Topic: James Wisniewski

Wisniewski and Staubitz given multiple-game bans for hits

(Reuters) - Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski and Minnesota Wild forward Brad Staubitz were each handed multiple-game suspensions for illegal hits during the teams' pre-season game on Friday.Both players were banned for the balance of the pre-season with Wisniewski dealt an ...

Wisniewski signs six-year deal with Blue Jackets

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman James Wisniewski to a six-year contract, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday.Financial terms were not announced, but local media reported the deal was worth $33 million.The signing came ...
Newcomer James Wisniewski scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past PanthersMontreal newcomer James Wisniewski scored his second goal of the game 3:41 into overtime to give the Canadiens a 3-2 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Friday.Wisniewski, acquired from the New ...

Defenseman Wisniewski leaves New York to beef up Montreal

MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens have strengthened their blueline by signing defenseman James Wisniewski from the New York Islanders for two draft picks, the National Hockey League team said on Tuesday.The 26-year-old, New York's leading defenseman this season with a career-high ...
And with very serious talks of moving the team if the Islanders can not get a new arena or more fan support the new players need to step up their games in a big way. The Islanders look like a team that ...
Islanders defenseman James Wisniewski was suspended Tuesday by the NHL for two games because of an obscene gesture he made toward Sean Avery during a game.. Wisniewski will sit out games at Washington on Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh on Friday for his ...
Isles D Wisniewski caught on tape making obscene gesture directed at Rangers agitator AveryNew York Islanders defenseman James Wisniewski could be in trouble with the NHL for making an obscene gesture at New York Rangers forward Sean Avery that was caught on ...
Like NASCAR fans watching races for the crashes, some hockey fans watch hockey matches for the fights. Recent news in the NHL, though, may mean those fans need to learn to enjoy some of the finer points of the game. Buzz around ...
Vrbata scores in shootout, gives Coyotes win over BlackhawksRadim Vrbata scored the lone goal of the shootout and the Phoenix Coyotes rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Saturday night for their eighth straight win.Antti Niemi stopped attempts by Wojtek Wolski ...
Scary hits, major injuries, push NHL toward ban of shots to the headThe dazed and distant look on Brent Seabrook's face after the Chicago Blackhawks defenseman got crushed against the boards cried out for a head shot ban — in time for ...
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