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Ryan Whitney

Edmonton Oilers

1983/02/19 28

6-3 206

Boston, MA

6

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Oilers 23 1 7 8 -11 6 1 0 0 0 12

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has excellent size and offensive instincts from the blueline position. Displays the ability to make a great breakout pass and handle power play duties. Is also a very smooth skater.
Flaws
  • Is prone to occasional mental breakdowns in the defensive zone. Doesn't make enough good use of his imposing frame. Doesn't shoot the puck nearly enough. Is also a bit fragile.
Career Potential
  • Offensive big-minute defenseman.
  • AwardsOlympic Silver Medal2006Played in the NHL YoungStars Game2001HE - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 24, 2012 Missed 14 games (right ankle injury).
January 11, 2012 Right ankle injury, injured reserve.
December 26, 2011 Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
November 25, 2011 Missed 13 games (right knee injury).
October 30, 2011 Right knee injury, injured reserve.
October 28, 2011 Right knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
October 27, 2011 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
October 18, 2011 Missed 4 games (right ankle injury).
October 5, 2011 Right ankle injury, injured reserve.
April 10, 2011 Missed the last 47 games of the regular season (ankle injury).
December 30, 2010 Ankle injury, injured reserve.
March 3, 2010 Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks.
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

March 3, 2010 Anaheim Ducks traded Ryan Whitney and a 6th round selection in 2010 to the Edmonton Oilers for Lubomir Visnovsky.
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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