It was a good rookie season for Whiney, as he scored 38 Points, and in the season after he had 59 Points, a personal-high, that would also get him a smattering of votes for the Norris Trophy. He found a home working the power play for the Pens, and he continued that into the 2007-08 with a 40 Point season and a deep run into the playoffs that year.
Whitney was traded midway through the following season to Anaheim, but his run in the Steel City was strong with 150 Points in 253 Games. HIs run with the Penguins would be by far the best stint of his hockey career.
45. Ryan Whitney
A native of Massachusetts, Ryan Whitney, played for Boston University and would be drafted in 2002 by the Penguins 5th Overall in 2002. The Defenseman would turn pro two years later, and after playing in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh’s AHL farm team), he debuted in 2005-06.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 5th Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/22/02.
- Departed: Traded to the Anaheim Ducks for Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi 2/26/09.
- Games Played: 253
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Notable Statistics: 34 Goals
116 Assists
150 Points
223 PIM
.59 PPG
-15 Plus/Minus
22.2 Point Shares
25 Playoff Games
2 Goals
6 Assists
8 Points
31 PIM
.32 PPG
+4 Plus/Minus
- Major Accolades and Awards: None.
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