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'''Brendan Witt''' (born February 20, 1975) is a [[Canadian]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[defenceman]] and [[Captain|alternate captain]] for the [[New York Islanders]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL).
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'''Brendan Witt''' (born February 20, 1975) is a [[Canadian]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[Defenceman (ice hockey)|defenceman]]. He most recently played for the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] of the American Hockey League, affiliate of the [[New York Islanders]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL).
   
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==Playing career==
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Witt served as co-[[captain]] of the [[Washington Capitals]] during the 2001–02 NHL season, along with [[Steve Konowalchuk]]. Witt lost his share of the captaincy, when in a player vote (before the 2002–03 NHL season), the Capitals chose Konowalchuk as sole captain. After Konowalchuk's trade to the Avalanche (October 2003), the captaincy remained vacant (until [[Jeff Halpern]] was appointed in September 2005).
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Witt's NHL career began with the Washington Capitals, the team that drafted him in the 1993 Entry Draft. In the [[2000–01 NHL season]], he led the league with 322 hits. Witt served as co-[[captain (ice hockey)|captain]] of the [[Washington Capitals]] during the 2001–02 NHL season, along with [[Steve Konowalchuk]]. Witt lost his share of the captaincy, when in a player vote (before the 2002–03 NHL season), the Capitals chose Konowalchuk as sole captain. After Konowalchuk's trade to the Avalanche (October 2003), the captaincy remained vacant (until [[Jeff Halpern]] was appointed in September 2005).
   
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During the [[2004–05 NHL lockout]] Witt signed for the English, BNL side, [[Bracknell Bees]]. He only played three games for Bracknell before returning home due to a fire at his house. During his three games he scored one goal and got four assists for a total of five points.
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In August 2005, Witt requested a trade to the Capitals management to a team with a better chance of winning [[Stanley Cup]]. But on August 15, 2005, he re-signed with Washington.
  
   
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In August, 2005, Witt requested a trade to the Capitals management to a team with a better chance of winning [[Stanley Cup]]. Re-signed by the Capitals despite his trade desire he remained on the Capitals defense to start the [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06]] season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/aug/16/20050816-122950-6375r/|title=Ten Capitals agree to qualifying offers | publisher =''[[Washington Times]]'' | date = 2005-08-16 | accessdate = 2010-07-17}}</ref> His request for a trade was finally granted by the Capitals on March 9, 2006, when he was shipped to the [[Nashville Predators]] for former Capital [[Kris Beech]] and a first-round draft pick.
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Witt is best known for his tough defensive style; in the [[2000–01 NHL season]], he led the league with 322 hits.
  
   
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On July 3, 2006, Witt signed a three-year contract as a free agent with the [[New York Islanders]] and was named an alternate captain.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2508876|title=Islanders, Witt agree to terms on three-year contract | publisher =''[[ESPN]]'' | date = 2006-07-03 | accessdate = 2010-07-17}}</ref> On July 8, 2008, with a year of his original Islander contract still remaining, Witt signed a 2 year, $6 million extension to remain with the New York Islanders.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/07/09/islanders-witt.html|title= Islanders ink defenceman Witt to extension | publisher =''[[CBC.ca]]'' | date = 2008-07-08 | accessdate = 2010-07-17}}</ref> During the [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]] season, on February 27, 2009, the NHL suspended Witt 5 games for an elbow to the head of [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] forward [[Niklas Hagman]] resulting in a concussion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3940735|title=Witt suspended 5 games by NHL | publisher =''[[ESPN]]'' | date = 2009-02-28 | accessdate = 2010-07-17}}</ref>
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Witt's request for a trade was granted by the Capitals on March 9, 2006, when he was shipped to the [[Nashville Predators]] for former Capital [[Kris Beech]] and a first-round draft pick. Prior to the trade, he had been with the Capitals organization since being drafted in 1993.
  
   
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In January 2010, Brendan was sent to Islanders affiliate the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League after clearing waivers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Islanders-drop-Brendan-Witt-on-waivers-after-no-?urn=nhl,217424|title=Islanders drop Brendan Witt on waiver after no trade takers | publisher =''[[Yahoo! Sports]]'' | date = 2010-02-03| accessdate = 2010-07-17}}</ref> Completing the season with 2 goals in 27 games for Bridgeport, Witt was then bought-out from the remaining year of his contract with the Islanders on August 1, 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=535319&cmpid=rss-Feature%20Stories&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter | title= Islanders buy out defenseman Brendan Witt | publisher = ''[[National Hockey League|NHL]]'' | date = 2010-08-01 | accessdate = 2010-08-01}}</ref>
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On July 3, 2006, Witt signed a three-year contract with the [[New York Islanders]].
  
   
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Witt wears number 32 with the Islanders. In Washington, he wore number 19.
  
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Witt and his wife, Salima have two daughters, Aliana and Safiya. On January 30, 2007, Witt was the subject of a [[Sports Illustrated]] article in which he showed off his tattoos.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/players/01/30/tattoos0205/index.html | title = Tale of My Tattoos: Inking Man's Game | publisher = ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' | date = 2007-01-30 | accessdate = 2008-10-30 }}</ref>
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On July 8, 2008, Witt signed a 2 year, $6 million extension with the [[New York Islanders]], paying $3 million per year.
  
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On February 27, 2009, the NHL suspnded Witt 5 games for an elbow to the head of [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] forward [[Niklas Hagman]]. On the play, Witt was without a stick and teammate [[Blake Comeau]] passed the puck across the ice to him. Unable to catch up to the pass, Witt threw an elbow towards the head of Hagman as he was about to intercept the pass. Hagman suffered a concussion on the play and Witt was given a 5 minute major for elbowing and a game misconduct. The next day he was suspended.
  
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During the [[2004–05 NHL lockout]] Witt signed for the English, BNL side, [[Bracknell Bees]]. He only played three games for Bracknell before returning home due to a fire at his house. During his three games he scored one goal and got four assists for a total of five points.
  
   
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On December 8, 2009, while in Philadelphia for a game later that day against the [[Philadelphia Flyers|Flyers]], Witt was hit by a truck while crossing Arch Street in [[Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Center City Philadelphia]]. A truck made an illegal turn and hit Witt who tried to jump on the hood of the vehicle before being thrown to the ground as he was hit. Witt picked himself up off the road, cursed, and assured the stunned onlookers that he was ok. Witt chose not to call police or get medical care, and was at the Islanders' morning skate just a few hours later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Isles' Witt hit by car this morning; will still play tonight |author=Matt Burt |newspaper=The Sporting News |date=2009-12-08|url=http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=301565 |accessdate=2009-12-08}}</ref>
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Revision as of 20:27, 8 November 2011

Brendan Witt
Brendan Witt - Nashville Predators
Position Defence
Shoots Left
Height
Weight 		6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
219 lb (100 kg)
NHL Team
F. Teams 		Free Agent
Washington Capitals
Nashville Predators
New York Islanders
Born (1975-02-20)February 20, 1975,
Humboldt, SK, CAN
NHL Draft 11th overall, 1993
Washington Capitals
Pro Career 1995 – present


Brendan Witt (born February 20, 1975) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He most recently played for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Witt's NHL career began with the Washington Capitals, the team that drafted him in the 1993 Entry Draft. In the 2000–01 NHL season, he led the league with 322 hits. Witt served as co-captain of the Washington Capitals during the 2001–02 NHL season, along with Steve Konowalchuk. Witt lost his share of the captaincy, when in a player vote (before the 2002–03 NHL season), the Capitals chose Konowalchuk as sole captain. After Konowalchuk's trade to the Avalanche (October 2003), the captaincy remained vacant (until Jeff Halpern was appointed in September 2005).

During the 2004–05 NHL lockout Witt signed for the English, BNL side, Bracknell Bees. He only played three games for Bracknell before returning home due to a fire at his house. During his three games he scored one goal and got four assists for a total of five points.

In August, 2005, Witt requested a trade to the Capitals management to a team with a better chance of winning Stanley Cup. Re-signed by the Capitals despite his trade desire he remained on the Capitals defense to start the 2005–06 season.[1] His request for a trade was finally granted by the Capitals on March 9, 2006, when he was shipped to the Nashville Predators for former Capital Kris Beech and a first-round draft pick.

On July 3, 2006, Witt signed a three-year contract as a free agent with the New York Islanders and was named an alternate captain.[2] On July 8, 2008, with a year of his original Islander contract still remaining, Witt signed a 2 year, $6 million extension to remain with the New York Islanders.[3] During the 2008–09 season, on February 27, 2009, the NHL suspended Witt 5 games for an elbow to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Niklas Hagman resulting in a concussion.[4]

In January 2010, Brendan was sent to Islanders affiliate the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League after clearing waivers.[5] Completing the season with 2 goals in 27 games for Bridgeport, Witt was then bought-out from the remaining year of his contract with the Islanders on August 1, 2010.[6]

Personal

Witt and his wife, Salima have two daughters, Aliana and Safiya. On January 30, 2007, Witt was the subject of a Sports Illustrated article in which he showed off his tattoos.[7]

On December 8, 2009, while in Philadelphia for a game later that day against the Flyers, Witt was hit by a truck while crossing Arch Street in Center City Philadelphia. A truck made an illegal turn and hit Witt who tried to jump on the hood of the vehicle before being thrown to the ground as he was hit. Witt picked himself up off the road, cursed, and assured the stunned onlookers that he was ok. Witt chose not to call police or get medical care, and was at the Islanders' morning skate just a few hours later.[8]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1990–91 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL — — — — — 1 0 0 0 0
1991–92 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 67 3 9 12 212 15 1 1 2 84
1992–93 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 70 2 26 28 239 5 1 2 3 30
1993–94 Seattle Thunderbirds WHL 56 8 31 39 235 9 3 8 11 23
1995–96 Washington Capitals NHL 48 2 3 5 85 — — — — —
1996–97 Portland Pirates AHL 30 2 4 6 56 5 1 0 1 30
1996–97 Washington Capitals NHL 44 3 2 5 88 — — — — —
1997–98 Washington Capitals NHL 64 1 7 8 112 16 1 0 1 14
1998–99 Washington Capitals NHL 54 2 5 7 87 — — — — —
1999–00 Washington Capitals NHL 77 1 7 8 114 3 0 0 0 0
2000–01 Washington Capitals NHL 72 3 3 6 101 6 2 0 2 12
2001–02 Washington Capitals NHL 68 3 7 10 78 — — — — —
2002–03 Washington Capitals NHL 69 2 9 11 106 6 1 0 1 0
2003–04 Washington Capitals NHL 72 2 10 12 123 — — — — —
2004–05 Bracknell Bees BNL 3 1 4 5 0 — — — — —
2005–06 Washington Capitals NHL 58 1 10 11 141 — — — — —
2005–06 Nashville Predators NHL 17 0 3 3 68 5 0 0 0 12
2006–07 New York Islanders NHL 81 1 13 14 131 5 0 1 1 6
2007–08 New York Islanders NHL 59 2 5 7 51 — — — — —
2008–09 New York Islanders NHL 65 0 9 9 94 — — — — —
2009–10 New York Islanders NHL 42 2 3 5 45 — — — — —
2009–10 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 27 2 4 6 49 — — — — —
NHL totals 890 25 96 121 1424 41 4 1 5 44

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ten Capitals agree to qualifying offers. Washington Times (2005-08-16). Retrieved on 2010-07-17.
  2. ↑ Islanders, Witt agree to terms on three-year contract. ESPN (2006-07-03). Retrieved on 2010-07-17.
  3. ↑ Islanders ink defenceman Witt to extension. CBC.ca (2008-07-08). Retrieved on 2010-07-17.
  4. ↑ Witt suspended 5 games by NHL. ESPN (2009-02-28). Retrieved on 2010-07-17.
  5. ↑ Islanders drop Brendan Witt on waiver after no trade takers. Yahoo! Sports (2010-02-03). Retrieved on 2010-07-17.
  6. ↑ Islanders buy out defenseman Brendan Witt. NHL (2010-08-01). Retrieved on 2010-08-01.
  7. ↑ Tale of My Tattoos: Inking Man's Game. Sports Illustrated (2007-01-30). Retrieved on 2008-10-30.
  8. ↑ Matt Burt. "Isles' Witt hit by car this morning; will still play tonight", 2009-12-08. Retrieved on 2009-12-08. 

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Preceded by
Sergei Gonchar 		Washington Capitals first round draft pick
1993 		Succeeded by
Jason Allison
Preceded by
Adam Oates 		Washington Capitals captains
2001–02 		Succeeded by
Steve Konowalchuk
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