-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Quote James Wisniewski is getting a second chance. The free-agent defenseman has signed a professional tryout contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. The 32-year-old played just 47 seconds in his first game in his lone campaign with the Carolina Hurricanes after suffering a severe knee injury that required season-ending surgery. While he has not seen action in nearly a year, prior to last season, Wisniewski split time with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks and hit a career high of eight goals in 69 games. During the 2013-14 season, Wisniewski managed a career-best 51 points in 75 games. With just six defensemen under contract heading into next season and Nikita Nesterov still without a contract, Wisniewski could prove to be a valuable depth option for the Lightning. http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1075051 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Boo. Really wanted us to PTO Wiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Best of luck with your Wizniewteam.... ... I'll show myself out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 hmm Columbus might need a defenseman? If his knee doesn't hold out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'll always remember him as the guy that appeared to proposition Avery on the ice. Two games for being greasy, greaseball. Oh, and of course, his ridiculous hit on Seabrook. What a giant douche. Not too good at D either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Well here's his last shot. If he manages to stick, he'd be a great depth option for injuries. No way he'll be a regular top six guy on any team... Unless you're the Oilers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 51 points in his last full season (75 games) 3 seasons ago. Could be an absolute steal if he can stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Wiz ALWAYS puts up points, I have no doubt that if he makes it onto the ice and a few PP's he'll put up 40pt, also rumored to be a great team guy and never backs down, "Push back" for miles. Would have been a great PTO for us, considering the direction they are trying to take the team as a PP specialist he would also have been a greet addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 hours ago, terrible.dee said: Wiz ALWAYS puts up points, I have no doubt that if he makes it onto the ice and a few PP's he'll put up 40pt, also rumored to be a great team guy and never backs down, "Push back" for miles. Would have been a great PTO for us, considering the direction they are trying to take the team as a PP specialist he would also have been a greet addition Agreed. I would have loved to see Wiz come here on a PTO. I suppose however that he probably would have still chosen Tampa over Vancouver (and it's even possible JB did talk to his agent about a tryout). In all honesty, I'd still be open to signing Wisniewski to a modest contract if he can show that can still skate. The talent isn't an issue. He's potentially a better OFD/PPQB than anyone we have coming to our camp. The question is how far he's come in his rehab and how much his mobility has been set back by injury. But most of those questions could probably be answered by watching him skate through his first few drills at camp. Might still be a guy worth circling back to if Larsen has a poor preseason showing and doesn't look ready for the NHL (at least in the role JB hopes Larsen can fill). Maybe one of our pro scouts should go on a little "Florida vacation" when camp opens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 underrated dman, good pickup for tbay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawksFan94 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 If only he could stay healthy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 good for him he might get a spot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Lightning have released James Wisniewski from his tryout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 12 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Lightning have released James Wisniewski from his tryout. Sad to hear, only 32 years old. Who knows if he'll get another NHL contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 6 hours ago, suitup said: Sad to hear, only 32 years old. Who knows if he'll get another NHL contract Why is this sad? He played roughly double the length of time of the average NHL career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 11 minutes ago, Fanuck said: Why is this sad? He played roughly double the length of time of the average NHL career. Because not getting a job is disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 8/11/2016 at 2:50 AM, terrible.dee said: Wiz ALWAYS puts up points, I have no doubt that if he makes it onto the ice and a few PP's he'll put up 40pt, also rumored to be a great team guy and never backs down, "Push back" for miles. Would have been a great PTO for us, considering the direction they are trying to take the team as a PP specialist he would also have been a greet addition I just puked in my mouth. None of what you said is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 20 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Lightning have released James Wisniewski from his tryout. And that's just to avoid having to be around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoseTruckWasIt Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Fanuck said: Why is this sad? He played roughly double the length of time of the average NHL career. And showed himself to be at least as dirty as Matt Cooke. And openly talked about translating his points into a "home run" contract, then watched his career go into the toilet. You suck Wizniewski. Have fun in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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