Dee Karl: At Witt's End
I pulled out the 2009-2010 Official Islanders Yearbook tonight. On page 36 & 37, there was #32 in his "Warrior" hockey gloves shooting a puck passed ex-Islander Aaron Asham during the March 28th, 2009 Islanders vs. Flyers game. The Title was "Frozen In Time: At Witt's End."
The 'End' is today. Brendan Witt's career with the NY Islanders...
Witt A Candidate For A Buy-Out
via Chris Botta of NYI Point Blank,
Garth Snow said last season they would not put Brendan Witt on waivers to make him available at half-price to teams. But even at $1.5 million, based on the market this summer for depth players, it’s unlikely a team would have taken the veteran defenseman’s tab. He was placed today on unconditional waivers.
A buyout is probably...
Via Kuklas Korner
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July 30, 2010
Witt’s end?
According to IPB and some other sources, the Islanders have placed Brendan Witt on wavers with the goal of sending him down to the port. Whether or not anyone is going to pick up his salary remains to be seen, but I find this move rather curious and, at this [...]
Via Eyes on Isles
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February 03, 2010
Islanders drop Brendan Witt on waivers after no trade takers
It's official: Brendan Witt(notes) has become the first player in NHL history to defeat an SUV and be placed on waivers in the same season. Not that, like, the NHL keeps records on that or anything.Katie Strang of Newsday broke the news that the New York Islanders have placed Witt on waivers today after he was activated from injured reserve. From Newsday (subscription req.):The...
Via Puck Daddy
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February 03, 2010
Brendan Witt Is Probable (Car Accident)
The Islanders defenseman was hit by a truck while walking in Philadelphia today, but refused medical treatment and will be in the lineup tonight. He also visited the zoo and beat up a gorilla that looked at him funny. [Newsday/TSN]
Via Deadspin
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December 08, 2009
Islanders Witt Hit by Truck, Will Play Tonight
"I'm okay. I've got to go play some hockey. I'm a hockey player. I'm okay. No big deal." That is what New York Islanders defensemen Brendan Witt (left, photo via SI) told onlookers in Philadelphia... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to/BlitzBestDeals
Via Bob's Blitz
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December 08, 2009
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December 08, 2009
The Home Stretch
As the Islanders head into their matchup tonight against the Washington Capitals, a lot of Islanders fans are thinking the same thing. Enough already!Every Islanders fan enjoyed last weekend's results, beating Detroit in their home rink and taking three out of four points against playoff teams. But fans are suddenly finding themselves full of worry. Have the Islanders kissed...
Via The Rivalry
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April 01, 2009
A Former Capital Embarrasses Himself
The New York Islanders' Brendan Witt shows little respect for the game
(or his fellow players) with this concussion-causing elbow to Nicklas
Hagman. Look,
I'm no prude when it comes to tough on-ice play and hard hits,
but Witt seems to go out of his way to pop Hagman's jaw with an elbow.
And why? Because he was racing (relatively) to the puck, out of
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Via On Frozen Blog
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February 28, 2009
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February 28, 2009
Canadiens trade Higgins to Islanders for Witt?
via
Brendan Witt for Higgins is not a do-able deal. Neither is Witt plus a draft pick. This would likely have to be a lot more complicated, with more salary coming back to the Islanders, some?ability going back to the Canadiens. But Higgins to the Islanders, with a little ...
Via The Hockey Herald
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February 25, 2009
Trade Deadline Page Updated
The Illegal Curve Trade Deadline Page has been updated for both Monday and
There are lots of rumors circulating including: What kind of move the Bruins will make, whether Brendan Witt will be dealt from the Island, who the Oilers could be after and Anaheim’s many trading
Click ...
Via Illegal Curve
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February 24, 2009
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