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Ducks GM Murray On Wisniewski Suspension
by Paul on 03/18/10 at 08:13 PM ET
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from Eric Stephens of Ducks Blog,
In supporting the eight-game suspension of defenseman James Wisniewski late Thursday afternoon, Ducks GM Bob Murray said his player “crossed the line” with his hit on Chicago’s Brent Seabrook in Wednesday’s night game at Honda Center.
But Murray also took issue with Wisniewski’s punishment of eight games as handed down by NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell following a morning hearing with the parties involved.
“First of all, we love the way Wiz plays and we want him to play the game hard,” Murray said. ”That’s how he has to play and he’s very effective doing that. In this instance, he crossed the line. He went too far and he knows he was going to get suspended. I applaud the league cracking down on these things.”
This via Pierre LeBrun’s Twitter,
Ducks GM Bob Murray just now on Quenneville: ``I strongly suggest Joel worries about his goaltending and stops trying to run the NHL.”
added 8:16pm, this from Chis Kuc’s Twitter,
More from Ducks GM Bob Murray: “I played in Chicago a long time. ... It used to be a black-and-blue town. It didn’t have whiners.”
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James Wisniewski Suspended For Eight Games
by Paul on 03/18/10 at 05:10 PM ET
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via Pierre LeBrun tweet,
Confirmed 8 games for Wisniewski. Which means he waived his right to an in-person hearing which a player has a right to for five-games plus
added 6:41pm, Quote from Colin Campbell,
“Mr. Wisniewski delivered a retaliatory hit to the head of an opponent who never had possession of the puck,” said Colin Campbell, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “The fact that Mr. Wisniewski is a repeat offender also entered into this decison.”
added 7:05pm, Bettman addressed the head hits, etc. in his weekly NHL Hour. Read about it at NHL.com.
added 7:07pm, via the Ducks PR department,
Statement from James Wisniewski on his suspension
“I am truly sorry that my friend Brent Seabrook was hurt on the play. I certainly wish him the best. I am, however, very disappointed in the length of the suspension. Eight games is incredibly hard to swallow, especially in comparison to other recent hits that have resulted in lesser punishment.”
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Wisniewski Hit On Seabrook Tonight
by Paul on 03/17/10 at 11:39 PM ET
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via Tim Sassone of Between The Circles,
What a cheap shot by Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski on Brent Seabrook in the second period on Wednesday night.
A high-stick/elbow/charge to Seabrook’s face, and all he got was a minor penalty for charging. Gutless no-call by referees Paul Devorski and Ian Walsh.
Wisniewski’s head shot knocked Seabrook out and he retired to the dressing room. The Hawks later announced that Seabrook wouldn’t be returning to the game.
watch two videos of the hit below… the first from the Ducks crew and the second is a bit raw and from the Chicago crew…
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Evening Line
by Paul on 11/03/09 at 06:20 PM ET
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“In my opinion, there’s nothing more I can do. made a hockey play. There’s a lot of opinions out there that say that’s a clean hit. And then to hear all four referees tell me it was a clean hit. They had a pretty good view of it too.
“For me to get a two-game suspension … nothing I can really do about it.”
-Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski on his two game suspension. More from Eric Stephens of Ducks Blog.
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James Wisniewski Suspended For Two Games
by Paul on 11/02/09 at 05:59 PM ET
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TORONTO (November 2, 2009) – Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been suspended for two games, without pay, for delivering a forearm blow to the head of Phoenix Coyotes forward Shane Doan in NHL game #189, October 31, the National Hockey League announced today.
The incident occurred at 7:12 of the first period. No penalty was assessed on the play.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Wisniewski will forfeit $28,497.40. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
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Wisniewski Not Happy With Briere’s Check
by Paul on 10/14/09 at 06:17 PM ET
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from Eric Stephens of Ducks Blog,
Wisniewski said he got injured midway through the third period when Flyers forward Daniel Briere checked him while he was on the ice as the two went after a loose puck in the defensive zone.
Days later, the hit still leaves the defender miffed at Briere.
“He decided to finish his check while I’m lying on the ice,” Wisniewski said. “Well, my arms were laying straight out. Actually, he even went a little bit lower to get a little more piece of me, which to me is kind of a dirty hit.
“I mean, there’s no need to do that when a guy is in a vulnerable spot to go ahead and finish your check. But that happened. Stuff happens. My shoulder just kind of got crunched against the boards and that was it.”
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Ducks Re-Sign Wisniewski
by Paul on 07/13/09 at 02:27 PM ET
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The Ducks announced today they have signed defenseman James Wisniewski to a one-year contract. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.
“James Wisniewski was a big part of our team’s turnaround last season,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray. “Being only 25 years old, we expect him to continue improving and make a large impact on our team going forward.”
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Ducks Clse To Signing Wisniewski
by Paul on 07/11/09 at 07:16 AM ET
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via Mark Whicker of Ducks Blog at the OC Register,
The Ducks are a few days away from wrapping up their off-season player acquisition activities, and they are expected to take a big step by re-signing James Wisniewski, who is a restricted free agent.
Although it hasn’t been announced, the indications are that the Ducks are close to giving the talented defenseman a 1-year deal with a salary in the neighborhood of $2.5 million, which would hold off an arbitration hearing.
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Update From Ducks Practice Today
by Paul on 05/09/09 at 12:42 PM ET
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The Ducks participated in an upbeat practice today and James Wisniewski did participate. Wisniewski has not been cleared to play yet but will be seeing a doctor before game time tomorrow.
Ryan Getzlaf did not skate but participated in off-ice workouts at the arena this morning.
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James Wisniewski Takes A Puck To The Chest
by Paul on 05/06/09 at 01:27 AM ET
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via Al Balderas of Ducks Blog at the OC Register,
Wisniewski was elbowed in the mouth by Tomas Holmstrom at about the same time he blocked Pavel Datsyuk’s shot with his chest. Wisniewski was taken to UCI Medical Center (because of the shot to his chest) for precautionary reasons. He left the game on a stretcher, bleeding from his mouth (because of the elbow).
Not really sure if I agree with that description.
added 8:24am, After tests tonight at UCI Medical Center in Orange County, Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been diagnosed with a lung contusion. He will remain overnight at the hospital as a precautionary measure and is doing well.
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Blackhawks Wisniewski to Undergo Knee Surgery
by Alanah McGinley on 07/03/08 at 12:30 PM ET
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via press release from the Chicago Blackhawks:
James Wisniewski to Undergo Knee Surgery
The following statement was issued today by Chicago Blackhawks Head Team Physician Dr. Michael Terry of University of Chicago Medical Center:
“James reinjured his right knee while training for the upcoming season. He has torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will undergo surgery this week. We anticipate full recovery and his return during the 2008-09 season.”
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Wisniewski Facing Discipline Hearing
by Paul on 03/12/08 at 09:11 AM ET
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via TSN,
Chicago Blackhawk defenceman James Wisniewski will get his day in court with the NHL.
Wisniewski received a match penalty for cross-checking Detroit’s Mikael Samuelsson in the face on Tuesday night and the match penalty carries with it an indefinite suspension pending a review by the league.
The league has reviewed it and decided to proceed with a supplementary discipline hearing today.
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