James Wisniewski

Carolina Hurricanes, Defenseman
Age: 40-76d (Feb 20, 1984)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: US
College: Plymouth
Drafted: Round 5 (#156 overall), 2002

2011-2016

James Wisniewski signed a 6 year , $33,000,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $33,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.

Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $33,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2010-2010

James Wisniewski signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2009

James Wisniewski signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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2008-2008

James Wisniewski signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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2007-2007

James Wisniewski signed a 1 year , $650,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$39,550,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 23
Active
$650,000
$650,000
2008 24
Active
$900,000
$1,550,000
2009 25
Active
$2,750,000
$4,300,000
2010 26
Active
$3,250,000
$7,550,000
2011 27
Active
$7,000,000
$14,550,000
2012 28
Active
$7,000,000
$21,550,000
2013 29
Active
$6,000,000
$27,550,000
2014 30
Active
Retained
$1,102,150
$3,897,850
$28,652,150
$32,550,000
2015 31
Injured
$5,000,000
$37,550,000
2016 32
Retained
$1,000,000
$38,550,000
2017 33
Retained
$1,000,000
$39,550,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
23
$650,000
$650,000
$650,000
2008
24
$900,000
$900,000
$1,550,000
2009
25
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$4,300,000
2010
26
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$7,550,000
2011
27
$7,000,000
$2,000,000
$7,000,000
$14,550,000
2012
28
$7,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$21,550,000
2013
29
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$27,550,000
2014
30
$1,102,150
$3,897,850
$1,102,150
$3,897,850
$28,652,150
$32,550,000
2015
31
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$37,550,000
2016
32
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$38,550,000
2017
33
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$39,550,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,550,000 - - $1,550,000
3 $7,102,150 - - $7,102,150
4 $23,897,850 $5,000,000 - $23,897,850
3 $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
  • Jun 30, 2016 Released by way of buyout by Carolina (CAR)
  • Jun 27, 2015 Traded to Carolina (CAR) from Anaheim (ANA) for Anton Khudobin
  • Mar 02, 2015 Traded to Anaheim (ANA) from Columbus (CBJ) with 2015 3rd round pick for Rene Bourque, William Karlsson and 2015 2nd round pick
  • Jul 01, 2011 Signed a 6 year $33 million contract with Columbus (CLB)
  • Jun 29, 2011 Traded to Columbus (CBJ) from Montreal (MTL) for 2012 7th round pick
  • Dec 28, 2010 Traded to Montreal (MTL) from New York (NYI) for 2011 2nd round pick and 2012 5th round pick
  • Jul 30, 2010 Traded to New York (NYI) from Anaheim (ANA) for 2011 3rd round pick
  • Jul 13, 2009 Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Anaheim
  • Aug 10, 2007 Signed a 1 year $650k contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 23, 2002 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 5 (#156 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2015 CAR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2014 CBJ 69 8 26 34 -13 147 7 8 0 0 81 115 44 0
2013 CBJ 72 7 43 50 0 155 3 25 0 0 71 98 59 0
2012 CBJ 29 5 9 14 0 62 0 0 0 0 47 52 10 0
2011 CBJ 45 5 17 22 -13 92 0 0 0 0 72 49 37 0
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