Joseph Blandisi

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Joseph Blandisi
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Blandisi with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Born (1994-07-18) July 18, 1994 (age 29)
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
AHL team
Former teams		 Toronto Marlies
New Jersey Devils
Anaheim Ducks
Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL draft 162nd overall, 2012
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2015–present

Joseph Blandisi (born July 18, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was drafted in the 6th round (162nd overall) by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Junior

After playing in the Ontario Junior Hockey League with the Vaughan Vipers, Blandisi was selected in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection, 61st overall, by the Owen Sound Attack. Upon completing his rookie season with the Sound Attack in the Ontario Hockey League, Blandisi was drafted in the sixth round, 162nd overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. In his sophomore season in 2012–13, Blandisi was traded by the Owen Sound Attack to the Ottawa 67's in exchange for Cody Ceci on January 7, 2013. [1] Despite lacking in height, Blandisi possessed a solid frame and improved upon his rookie season with 51 points in 63 games.

Blandisi's tenure in Ottawa was limited to exactly a year, for in the 2013–14 season on January 8, 2014, he was dealt by the rebuilding 67's to the Barrie Colts. [2] Limited to just 47 games again due to injury, Blandisi still improved to a point-per-game scoring rate. In the off-season, Blandisi was not offered a contract by the Colorado Avalanche and was re-entered into the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, in which he was passed over. [3]

In preparation for the 2014–15 season, Blandisi attended the Buffalo Sabres training camp by invitation on September 13, 2014. At the conclusion of camp he was returned to the Colts without a contract. [4] Amongst the leadership group with the Colts, Blandisi was later named captain on November 19. [5] He broke out offensively in his overage season and was leading the club in scoring when he was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils on January 14, 2015. [6] He finished the season leading the OHL in goal scoring with 52 markers in 68 games and placing fourth in overall scoring with 112 points. Upon the club's second-round exit in the post-season, Blandisi was award the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as the OHL's overage player of the year. [7] He placed second in voting for the OHL's most outstanding player award, the Red Tilson Trophy, only to star phenomenon Connor McDavid. [8]

Professional

After attending his first New Jersey Devils training camp, Blandisi was assigned to begin his professional career in the 2015–16 season with American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Albany Devils on September 27, 2015. [9] Blandisi made a quick transition to the pro level, maintaining a scoring presence on Albany's top line with 16 points in 18 games before he received his first recall to the NHL by New Jersey on December 10, 2015. [10] Centering a line between Kyle Palmieri and Jiří Tlustý, he made a successful NHL debut with the Devils in a 3–2 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings on December 11, 2015. [11] He recorded his first NHL point, an assist, on a Lee Stempniak goal on January 12, 2016. [12] On January 21, 2016, in a game against the Ottawa Senators, Blandisi netted his first NHL goal against Craig Anderson, and also had two assists as part of a three-point first period that ended with a 5–0 Devils lead, their largest scoring output for a single period of the season. [13]

Blandisi began the 2017–18 season, assigned to New Jersey's new AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Devils. He collected 14 points in 19 games before the Devils traded Blandisi on November 30, 2017 along with Adam Henrique and a third-round draft pick in 2018 to the Anaheim Ducks for Sami Vatanen and a conditional draft pick in 2019 or 2020. [14]

In the 2018–19 season, Blandisi began with the San Diego Gulls of the AHL before he was called up to the Ducks to feature in three scoreless games. After his return to the Gulls, Blandisi registered 23 points in 27 games, before he was traded by the Ducks to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Derek Grant on January 16, 2019. [15]

In the 2019–20 season, Blandisi played 21 games in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, registering 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists). On February 20, 2020 Blandisi was traded by the Penguins, along with Jake Lucchini to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Riley Barber and Phil Varone. [16] At the end of the season, Blandisi underwent knee surgery. [17]

As an un-signed free agent leading into the 2021–22 season, on December 14, 2021, Blandisi signed a professional tryout contract with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, the primary affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs. [17] On July 10, 2023, Blandisi agreed to extend his tenure with the Marlies, signing a one-year contract for the 2023–24 season, his third with the club. [18]

Career statistics

Blandisi during his tenure with the Albany Devils. Joe Blandisi2.jpg
Blandisi during his tenure with the Albany Devils.
Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11 Vaughan Vipers OJHL 720214—————
2011–12 Owen Sound Attack OHL 681714317250118
2012–13 Owen Sound AttackOHL377182549—————
2012–13 Ottawa 67's OHL268182668—————
2013–14 Ottawa 67'sOHL3721163757—————
2013–14 Barrie Colts OHL103101316—————
2014–15 Barrie ColtsOHL6852601121269681422
2015–16 Albany Devils AHL 2791423491121314
2015–16 New Jersey Devils NHL 415121734—————
2016–17 Albany DevilsAHL31817256020006
2016–17 New Jersey DevilsNHL2736926—————
2017–18 Binghamton Devils AHL193111424—————
2017–18 Anaheim Ducks NHL30002—————
2017–18 San Diego Gulls AHL275101540—————
2018–19 San Diego GullsAHL278152342—————
2018–19 Anaheim DucksNHL30006—————
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL60000—————
2018–19 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL279112058—————
2019–20 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsAHL26681457—————
2019–20 Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL2123510—————
2019–20 Laval Rocket AHL41344—————
2020–21 Laval RocketAHL2810112134—————
2021–22 Toronto Marlies AHL4312172948—————
2022–23 Toronto MarliesAHL6115243956725722
2023–24 Toronto MarliesAHL7025345911031230
NHL totals10110213178—————

Awards and honours

AwardYear
OHL
Third All-Star Team 2015

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