News Updates

  • Meet The WIZ

    Defenseman James Wisniewski is the newcomer to the Carolina Hurricanes

  • RAW Interview - James Wisniewski

    Harrison Hove enjoyed talking t James Wisniewski on Friday for NBC4i

  • In The Record Books

    46 - Points for James Wisniewski, which makes franchise history as the most points for a Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman in a single season. He has 7 goals and 39 assists this year. 26 of those points are on the power play.

  • Chatting With Wiz

    Mike Kelly of the NHL Network chats with James Wisniewski on the arena cam after the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 win against the Philapelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

  • James Wisniewski on injured reserve

    Wisniewski is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a broken foot suffered Feb. 24 in Chicago.

  • Wisniewski makes a surprise visit

    As James Wisniewski goes through his second NHL lockout, the first was during his draft year, he knows his time as a professional hockey player is limited.

  • James Wisniewski's Return After Injury

    James Wisniewski has points in back-to-back games after recording an assist on Aaron Johnson’s third goal of the year. He had 1-1-2 on Feb. 11th at Minnesota, his first game back in the lineup after missing the previous 17 games due to an ankle injury. He has points in five of the last six games (1-4-5).

  • James Wisniewski Back in Action

    James Wisniewski will be back out on the ice tonight for the Columbus Blue Jackets game VS the Minnesota Wild. Game time is 8 p.m. est. James Wisniewski suffered an ankle injury in the Blue Jackets’ 4-1 win at Dallas on December 29.

  • James Sidelined with Broken Ankle

    James Wisniewski awaits the walking boot made to support the broken ankle he suffered during the December 29th Blue Jacket's game against the Dallas Stars,  to arrive.

  • Wine for Wildlife

    James Wisniewski’s wife, Nicole, is set to do her part for wildlife preservation this Saturday, October 15th, at the Columbus Zoo. Read our WIZ Blog to find out more.

  • Raves about Wisniewski

    Wisniewski seeks long-term niche in Columbus, is a must read article written by NHL.com staff writer, Pete Jensen. It is clear that James Wisniewski has indeed found his ideal position. Talk about a perfect fit. James Wisniewski brings to the ice just what the Columbus Blue Jackets franchise needs. Wisniewski plays hard, racks up the minutes, goes for the win, and has the experience to back it all up.

  • James Wisniewski: The Entire Package

    Take a look at the Columbus Dispatch side of things, in their latest article: Bob Hunter commentary: Wisniewski brings edge, big shot to Jackets defense. It's talk about the James Wisniewski charm, mixed with the stats and scores of his talent and professionalism.

  • James Wisniewski Radio Interview

    James was on CD101 The Morning Show today. If you missed it , we are working on getting the audio for you up on the site.

  • Introducing James Wisniewski

    The Columbus Blue Jackets will be introducing two of the newest Blue Jackets –  Defenseman James Wisniewski and Center Jeff Carter – on Wednesday, July 20 at 11 a.m. during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. GM Scott Howson, Defenseman James Wisniewski and Center Jeff Carter will all be in attendance. LIVE coverage of the press conference will be available starting at 11am est.

  • Blue Jackets Sign Wisniewski

    Defenseman James Wisniewski just signed a six year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. With a history of strong play, the Wisniewski addition to the Blue Jackets organization should prove to be rewarding. As for James and his wife, Nicole, they look forward to the CBJ move.

  • Wisniewski's Rights Dealt to the Blue Jackets

    Montreal Canadiens just traded the rights for Wisniewski to the Columbus Blue Jackets. If unsigned by July 1st, James Wisniewski becomes a free agent.

  • WIsniewski Family Time

    With the unrestricted free agency coming up July 1st, James couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the occasion than with...

  • Wisniewski "NHL Rumor" article

    So here is the latest web article floating around out there. SB Nation, Detroit website posted an article "NHL Rumors: Red Wings Like James Wisniewski". The article is getting lots of attention now that the Habs have signed Andrei Markov. Montreal Canadiens fans are hoping there is still cap room for Wiz.

  • James Wisniewski Wallpaper Challenge Ending!

    Today the Wiz Desktop Wallpaper Challenge ends at 8:00pm est. Make sure you get your LIKE in for your favorite by going to James Wisniewski Fans and clicking the LIKE button if you havent already.

  • Wiz Desktop Wallpaper Design Challenge is on!

    How creative can you be! Vincent Chiasson-Labonville designed a Wiz Desktop Wallpaper and shared it on the James Wisniewski Fans wall. Can you be as artistic, or do you think you can do even better. Design it and post it to the James Wisniewski Fans wall. Deadline will be... Read more

  • Wiz still leading the pack!

    The Habs FB Page is running a poll: Which of the Unrestricted Free Agents do you think is most likely to return for the 2011-2012 NHL season? James Wisniewski, after 24 hours of polling currently has 4120 of the 7811 votes tallied.

  • Montreal Canadiens Facebook Poll

    The Montreal Canadiens Facebook Page is running a poll asking the question: Which of the UFAs do you think is most likely to return for the 2011-12 season? James Wisniewski, after 10 hours of polling currently has more the 50% of the 6395 votes tallied. If you want to vote go to the Montreal Canadiens Facebook Page.

  • James Wisniewski on Nos Canadiens

    The James Wisniewski episode of Nos Canadiens was on TV today if you missed it, see it right here.

  • Time for Wiz to relax?

    With his 6th NHL season completed, James Wisniewski is ready for a little time in one place.....or not. With an NHL season from here to there and then to there (Anaheim to New York to Montreal) you would think Wiz would want to stay in one place, kick his skates up, and stay for a while, at his home in Michigan. Not so......with James' wife, Nicole having family living in California, time will have to be split between The Great Lakes State and The Golden State, as well as an overseas trip with his dad to play some golf in Scotland.

  • Wisniewski's best yet

    Finishing up a career season with 51 points, 10 of those goals, and 41 by way of assist has landed James 5th on the list of defenseman for points in the NHL, Top 10 for assists, and Top 20 for goals.

  • Wisniewski unable to go in Game 6

    The Habs won and forced a Game 7 tonight without the services of,  James Wisniewski, who was scratched because of an injury.  Paul Mara, seeing his first action of the playoffs, took Wiz's spot.

  • Wiz plays through the pain!

    James Wisniewski suffered an apparent injury late in the 2nd period, he later returned to the game in overtime. Wiz, registered 51 points in his 74 games which were split between the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens, missed nearly the entire 3rd period of Saturday's game.

  • Wisniewski in the Playoffs!

    James Wisniewski chalked up his second assist of the playoffs in Game 4 with a precision pass to P.K. Subban for a PP goal at 1:39 of the third to give the Habs the lead.

  • Some postgame comments

    Watch some postgame comments from James Wisniewski: Wiz Playoff Postgame Interview

  • James Wisniewski did it on Facebook!

    James Wisniewski did it on Facebook! And you? Put on your game face on Facebook. Habs War Paint

  • Wisniewski is HOT!

    Canadiens defenseman James Wisniewski assisted on both goals at Carolina, giving him nine multi-point games since coming from the Islanders in a midseason trade.

  • FACEBOOK: By the numbers!

    9 – Number of games in which defenseman James Wisniewski has registered two or more points since joining the Habs on Dec. 28.

  • FACEBOOK: Tonight's Game

    “We need to shake these last three games off and when we get that goal or that win, the floodgates will open up again.” -Wiz

  • FACEBOOK: New Video

    Watch the James Wisniewski episode of Nos Canadiens at his OFFICIAL Web Site www.jameswisniewski.com/videos.