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Carey Price-Tim Thomas Goalie 'Fight' Highlights Epic Period in Boston

By Adam GretzFeb 9th 2011 – 9:08PM

There are few words to describe the chaos that unfolded during the second period of Boston's 8-6 win against Montreal on Wednesday night. The two Original Six rivals had a six-minute stretch that included seven goals and a line brawl that was capped off with the NHL's second goalie fight in the past week. According to the...

James Wisniewski Traded to Montreal

By FanHouse StaffDec 28th 2010 – 5:10PM

The Montreal Canadiens made a move to shore up their blue line Tuesday, acquiring veteran defenseman James Wisniewski from the floundering New York Islanders. Montreal gave up only second- and fifth-round picks for Wisniewski. The second-rounder was a compensatory pick, which Montreal got after failing to sign former...

The NHL Column: Trade Rentals Available Earlier Than Usual

By Christopher BottaDec 16th 2010 – 10:00AM

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Thanks to at least two teams already fading from the playoff picture, it's also beginning to look like NHL Trade Deadline rentals are coming into focus. General managers (and fans) may start to feel like that kid on the Shop NHL commercial who gets the Alex Ovechkin...

James Wisniewski Expresses Regrets Over Lewd Gesture

By Christopher BottaOct 16th 2010 – 5:39PM

Five days after the gesture that rocked and shocked the National Hockey League, James Wisniewski offered no excuses, only regrets. "Absolutely," Wisniewski said 90 minutes before his return to the lineup on Saturday when his Islanders hosted the Colorado Avalanche. "Stuff like that can't be done in a game. Kids being able...

Despite James Wisniewski's Childish Act, NHL Went Too Far in Two-Game Ban

By Christopher BottaOct 12th 2010 – 8:51PM

James Wisniewski absolutely deserved to be punished for simulating oral sex during his goal crease skirmish with Rangers shift disturber Sean Avery. But while this may seem like splitting hairs, the NHL went too far in suspending the Islanders' defenseman for two games, instead of just one. What Wisniewski did was wrong....

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Background on james wisniewski

James Joseph Wisniewski (born February 21, 1984) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.

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