James Wisniewski is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on February 21, 1984, in Canton, Michigan, and began his hockey career playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2002.
Wisniewski was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fifth round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2005 and played for the team until 2009. During his time with the Blackhawks, Wisniewski was known for his physical play and his ability to contribute offensively. He scored 7 goals and 19 assists in 102 games with the team.
In 2009, Wisniewski was traded to the Anaheim Ducks, where he played for one season. He then signed with the New York Islanders in 2010 and played for the team for two seasons. During his time with the Islanders, Wisniewski was one of the team's top defensemen and was known for his strong offensive skills. He scored 11 goals and 32 assists in 69 games with the team.
In 2011, Wisniewski was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, where he played for one season. He then signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2012 and played for the team for three seasons. During his time with the Blue Jackets, Wisniewski was one of the team's top defensemen and was known for his strong offensive skills. He scored 18 goals and 79 assists in 209 games with the team.
In 2015, Wisniewski was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a second time, but he only played in one game for the team before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. He played for the Hurricanes for one season before becoming a free agent in 2016.
Throughout his NHL career, Wisniewski was known for his physical play, his strong offensive skills, and his ability to contribute on the power play. He scored a total of 53 goals and 221 assists in 552 NHL games. After his NHL career, Wisniewski played for several teams in Europe before retiring from professional hockey in 2019.
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