JAMES
WISNIEWSKI
D
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
203 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
11
years
Debut
Feb 2, 2006
Born
Feb 21, 1984
(40 yrs)
Canton, Michigan
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago in 2002 (5/156).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017-10-11 |
Signed with the EC Kassel Huskies of the Bundesliga (Germany2).
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| 2017-01-29 |
Signed with the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
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| 2017-01-26 |
Signed with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) to a professional try-out contract.
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| 2016-10-29 |
Signed with the Admiral Vladivostok of the KHL.
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| 2016-10-02 |
Released from training camp by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Hockey League | Defenseman of the Year Defenseman of the Year | 2003-04 |
| Canadian Hockey League | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2003-04, 2003-04 |
| OHL | Max Kaminsky Trophy Most Oustanding Defenseman | 2003-04 |
| OHL | First All-Rookie Team First All-Rookie Team | 2000-01 |
Scouting Report
Has plenty of offensive capability, including the skills to play the point on the power play, as well as a howitzer of a shot. Is aggressive by nature; he'll drop the mitts and defend his mates. Skates well and is at his best in an up-tempo system. Lacks discipline as a defender, including his positioning, decision-making and over-aggressiveness at times. Would be a more valuable defenseman if he played a more controlled game. Injuries can be a major issue for him. Is also in decline.
Long Range Potential: Veteran defenseman in decline, when healthy.
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