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Ryan Whitney

Anaheim Ducks

1983/02/19 26

6-4 219

Boston, MA, USA

3

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Ducks 20 0 10 10 1 12 0 0 0 0 29
2008 Penguins 28 2 11 13 -15 16 1 0 0 0 42

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has tremendous size and offensive instincts from the blueline position. Displays the ability to make a great breakout pass and handle a power play.
Flaws
  • Is prone to occasional mental breakdowns in the defensive zone. Needs to make better use of his imposing frame. Passes up too many shots.
Career Potential
  • Offensive defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 26, 2009 Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
February 26, 2009 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
February 25, 2009 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
December 23, 2008 Missed 31 games (left foot surgery).
December 19, 2008 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
September 1, 2008 Left foot surgery, sidelined indefinitely.
March 4, 2008 Missed 2 games (groin).
February 29, 2008 Groin, day-to-day.
November 10, 2007 Missed 4 games (groin).
November 3, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
July 1, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a six-year contract.
June 26, 2007 Pittsburgh Penguins tendered a qualifying offer.
April 5, 2007 Missed 1 game (groin).
April 3, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
April 19, 2006 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
March 24, 2006 Missed 2 games (strained neck).
March 19, 2006 Strained neck, day-to-day.
January 26, 2006 Fined $1,500 by the NHL.
October 31, 2005 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
October 1, 2005 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 20, 2004 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
April 12, 2004 Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to an amateur tryout contract.

Trades

February 26, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks for Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi.
June 22, 2002 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round (5th overall) in 2002.

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