WISEMAN MAKES WISE-MOVE?

Former Wolf Pack forward Chad Wiseman is back in the AHL. He'll most likely be suffering playing in Lowell with the Devils after it was announced today by the Devils organization that he and Jay Leach and Matt Cohen have been signed by the parent Devils club.

Wiseman had some promise but never seemed to have what it takes to get to the next level.

An edited version of the official release is below.

New Jersey Signs Three Players

AHL’s Lowell Devils Add Four to Roster

The New Jersey Devils today signed three players: defenseman Jay Leach, and forwards Jon DiSalvatore and Chad Wiseman. In addition, the AHL Lowell Devils signed four players: defenseman Matt Cohen, and forwards Tyler Burton, Eric Castonguay, and Brad Mills. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.
Leach, 28, joins the Devils after seeing action in 77 games last season with Norfolk (AHL), Tampa Bay (NHL), and Portland (AHL). The 6-4, 220-lb defenseman will enter his eighth pro season in 2008-09, having previously played for Mississippi (ECHL), Springfield (AHL), Augusta (ECHL), Providence (AHL), Long Beach (ECHL), Bridgeport (AHL), and Trenton (ECHL). Leach made his NHL debut with Boston in 2005-06. Born September 2, 1979 in Syracuse, NY, he was Phoenix’s fifth choice and 115th overall selection in the 1998 Entry Draft. Leach played four seasons at Providence College (HE) prior to his pro career.

Wiseman, 27, returns to North America after spending last season with Wolfsburg (Ger.). The 6-1, 210-lb. native of Burlington, Ont. split the 2001-02 through 2006-07 seasons between the AHL and NHL with the San Jose, NY Rangers, and Washington organizations. Wiseman saw action in nine NHL games from 2002-03 through 2005-06. He was San Jose’s sixth choice and 246th overall selection in 2000. Wiseman played his junior hockey at Mississauga and Plymouth (OHL).

(Chad Wiseman photo courtesy of 4623.com)