Wisniewski Handed Two-Game Suspension
November 3, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Injuries, NHL, News, suspension
After Anaheim Ducks defenceman James Wisniewski took a forearm to the head of forward Shane Doan over the weekend, the NHL has decided that the action warrants a two-game suspension.
The hit took place during the first period after the Coyotes were left shorthanded for having too many men on the ice. Wisniewski crossed the Ducks blueline and delivered a hard blow to Doan’s head.
There wasn’t a penalty assessed at the time for the hit but as soon as play stopped, Coyotes d-man, Keith Yandle, decided to send Wisniewski a message. As a result, he was given a 10-minute game misconduct …read more
Wisniewski Staying With Anaheim Ducks
July 14, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Anaheim Ducks, NHL, News, Signings and Contracts
James Wisniewski accepted a one-year deal (no salary details were made public) with the Anaheim Ducks. He began the 2008-2009 season with the Chicago Blackhawks but finished with Anaheim. In total, he dressed for 48 games and had 30 penalty minutes.
I don’t know if it can be attributed to his addition to their lineup but they they had a 11-5-1 record for those last 17 games of the season. It sounds like GM Bob Murray is giving him some credit for it, though. Of the deal he said: “James Wisniewski was a big part of our team’s turnaround last season. …read more
