Hawk Shots: James Wisniewski Makes Immediate Impact in Return to Blackhawks

Wisniewski Makes a Big Splash in his First Game Back There were so many positives in the Chicago Blackhawks rout of the Edmonton Oilers but probably the biggest positive was the return of James Wisniewski to the 'Hawks lineup. The Canton, Michigan native posted three assists in his first NHL game since undergoing ACL surgery during the offseason.  Wisniewski joined the 'Hawks after a successful stint in the AHL with the Rockford Ice Hogs where he recorded four points in two games, including a hat trick against the Chicago Wolves on Saturday. The 'Hawks are happy to have Wisniewski back as he was a major part of the 'Hawks improvement last season as he posted 26 points (seven goals and 19 assists), 102 penalty minutes and a plus-12 rating. This is the third time that Wisniewski has had surgery on his right knee in the last six months but hopefully he can once again become a regular in the 'Hawks lineup.  Brent Sopel's Days Numbered? With James Wisniewski's return to the ... (link)