| 3/28/2013 4:50:00 PM |
Description: The Blue Jackets have activated defenseman James Wisniewski (foot) from injured reserve. | Insight: Wisniewski missed 14 games with a broken foot suffered on Feb. 24. The blueliner has three goals and nine points in 15 games this season. | | |
| 2/26/2013 4:59:00 PM |
Description: Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski has a broken bone in his foot and is out indefinitely. SOURCE: Rob Mixer, BlueJackets.NHL.com | Insight: That leaves Columbus without its top two blueliners, as Jack Johnson is also on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Fedor Tyutin and Nikita Nikitin will see all the ice time they can handle, with Tyutin serving as a decent fantasy option in deep leagues. | | |
| 2/15/2013 10:01:00 AM |
Description: Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against Los Angeles, not because of his concussion problems that caused him to miss two games, but due to the birth of his child. | Insight: Wisniewski is a valuable fantasy defenseman who has averaged 39 points over the past two seasons, though he hasn't been on the plus side of the ratings ledger in three seasons. | | |
| 2/10/2013 11:16:00 AM |
Description: Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against Edmonton, though indications are that he will play. | Insight: Wisniewski hasn't played since Feb. 2, but he practiced Saturday, without limitation. Another indication that he'll play is the team sent David Savard to the minors. Wisniewski has five points in nine games this season. | | |
| 2/9/2013 5:44:00 PM |
Description: Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski (concussion) is expected to return Sunday. SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch | Insight: Wisniewski hasn't played since Feb. 2 but he practiced Saturday without limitation. The blueliner said he is sore but symptom-free. Wisniewski has five points in nine games this season. | | |
| 2/3/2013 3:04:00 PM |
Description: Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski was knocked out of Saturday's game against the Red Wings after suffering a concussion. | Insight: His status is up in the air for Tuesday's game versus Los Angeles. Wisniewski has tallied two goals and three assists in nine games this season. | | |
| 4/2/2012 10:27:00 PM |
Description: James Wisniewski will play Tuesday against the Coyotes. Wisniewski has been out since March 18th with a concussion. | Insight: We realize that the regular season is winding down but don't overlook Wisniewski's value. He's one of the better offensive defensemen in the league (five goals and 19 assists in just 45 games). Don't be surprised if he racks up a few points before the season comes to a close. | | |
| 3/24/2012 8:51:00 AM |
Description: James Wisniewski did not play on Friday due to a concussion and it appears that he will be sidelined for a few more games. | Insight: Wisniewski has posted solid offensive statistics for a defenseman (24 points in 45 games), but his -17 plus/minus rating and low shot total pulls down his fantasy value. | | |
| 12/30/2011 3:13:00 AM |
Description: James Wisniewski reportedly suffered a fractured ankle in Thursday's game against Dallas.
Columbus Dispatch | Insight: Wisniewski took a puck to his leg during the second period. He may not be out for the season, but it sounds like he will miss at least a few weeks. It has not been a memorable first season in Columbus for Wiz, who started the season with an eight-game suspension and currently holds a dreadful (-18) rating. | | |
| 9/26/2011 11:59:00 PM |
Description: The NHL has suspended James Wisniewski for eight regular-season games for his illegal check to the head of Cal Clutterbuck during a preseason game on Friday.
TSN | Insight: Wisniewski is a repeat offender, as he also served an eight-game suspension for a hit on Brent Seabrook two seasons ago. Considering that he will already miss one-tenth of his team's games already, Wisniewski has to be downgraded at least a little bit in fantasy leagues that have yet to draft. | | |
| 9/24/2011 5:53:00 PM |
Description: The NHL has suspended James Wisniewski and Brad Staubitz indefinitely for separate incidents during the Columbus/Minnesota preseason game on Friday.
TSN | Insight: Wisniewski received a penalty for an illegal check to the head of Cal Clutterbuck, while Staubitz received a penalty for hitting from behind. The term for both suspensions should be announced shortly. | | |
| 7/1/2011 4:03:00 PM |
Description: The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed James Wisniewski to a six-year contract worth $33 million.
TSN | Insight: The Blue Jackets were able to make good on the exclusive bargaining rights that they acquired from Montreal on Wednesday. He was tied for fifth in scoring among NHL defensemen last season with 51 points (10g-41a). He will provide the Jackets with some offense from the blueline, something that has been missing for the entire history of the franchise. | | |
| 6/29/2011 3:11:00 PM |
Description: The Montreal Canadiens have traded the rights to James Wisniewski to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2012.
TSN | Insight: The Jackets will have around 48 hours to negotiate an agreement with Wisniewski; otherwise, he will become one of the most sought-after free agent defensemen. The Jackets are in dire need of a defenseman of Wisniewski's type - a d-man that can provide a spark to the power play. | | |
| 4/26/2011 6:55:00 PM |
Description: James Wisniewski is not in the Canadiens' lineup for Game 6 against Boston on Tuesday, while Paul Mara will take his place.
CBC Sports | Insight: The Habs will miss the offensive presence of Wisniewski, who has been battling injury and was a game-time decision. | | |
| 2/18/2011 2:15:00 AM |
Description: James Wisniewski left Thursday's game against Edmonton in the first period after getting hit underneath his eye by a puck.
Montreal Gazette
Twitpic (Warning: graphic content of injury) | Insight: Wisniewski was taken to hospital for treatment and observation. He may have a broken cheekbone, although he will travel with the Habs to Calgary for the Heritage Classic on Sunday. The Habs are already without Andrei Markov and Josh Gorges for the remainder of the season, so they can ill afford to lose the recently acquired Wisniewski for a significant length of time. | | |
| 2/10/2011 |
Description: Wisniewski returned Wednesday night after missing two games with the flu and contributed two assists. | Insight: That gives the defenseman a team-high 31 for the season. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 1/3/2011 3:03:00 PM |
Description: Wisniewski tallied two assists in Sunday's overtime loss to Atlanta. | Insight: That gives the defenseman five points in three games since joining the Canadiens. He scored the game-winning goal his last time out. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 1/1/2011 1:11:00 AM |
Description: James Wisniewski scored two goals and added one assist with six shots on goal in the Canadiens' 3-2 overtime win over Florida on Friday.
Yahoo Sports | Insight: Wisniewski was the hero for his new team in this game, scoring the winning goal 3:41 into overtime. Wisniewski seemed to fit in with his new team right off the bat, as he was playing in just his second game as a Canadien. He is definitely worth adding to fantasy teams now that he is off the Island and has scored points in seven of his last eight games. | | |
| 12/28/2010 5:27:00 PM |
Description: The New York Islanders have traded defenseman James Wisniewski to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick in 2011 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2012.
TSN | Insight: Wisniewski is tied for the Islanders' scoring lead with 21 points (3g-18a) in 32 games. He should easily improve on his (-18) rating for the Canadiens, who will likely use him as a top-4 defenseman. Consider adding Wiz if he happens to be available in your league. | | |
| 12/28/2010 9:00:00 AM |
Description: Wisniewski picked up an assist on Monday night against the Rangers. | Insight: Wisniewski has points in six straight games with a goal and five assists over that span. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
