Playing career

Prior to joining the NHL, Višňovský played with HC Slovan Bratislava. He was drafted 118th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings as their fourth choice. He made the team for the 2000-01 season and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team after a 39-point campaign, tops among rookie defencemen. Višňovský remained with the Kings for seven seasons, recording a career-high 67 points in 2005-06. He returned to play in his home country for the locked out 2004-05 season.

On June 29, 2008, Višňovský was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Jarret Stoll and defenceman Matt Greene, on the day before his no trade clause would take effect. He was put on the injured reserve on February 5, 2009, after dislocating his shoulder in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 3. It was later revealed Višňovský required season-ending surgery to repair his labrum.

On March 3, 2010, Višňovský was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for Ryan Whitney and a sixth round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. On March 4, 2011, Višňovský scored the first hat trick by a defenseman in Anaheim Ducks history, the third goal coming with four seconds left in overtime.

On June 22, 2012, Višňovský was traded to the New York Islanders for a second round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Shortly thereafter, Višňovský filed a grievance through the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) seeking to void the trade, claiming that the no trade clause in his original contract with Los Angeles was still valid, since he never revoked it when Edmonton traded him to Anaheim. An arbitrator ruled against Višňovský in this case and the trade was upheld.

The Islanders suspended Višňovský because he did not report to the team for the start of the NHL season. His agent, Neil Sheehy, said on January 26, 2013, that Višňovský will report to the team by February 11. Višňovský later signed a two-year extension with the Islanders worth $4.75 million per year.

After parts of three seasons with the Islanders, Višňovský left as a free agent and was un-signed over the summer. On September 16, 2015, he was signed to a try-out contract to attend the reigning Champions in the Chicago Blackhawks, training camp. Upon his release at the conclusion of training camp by the Hawks, Višňovský returned to Bratislava midway into the 2015-16 season, signing a one-year deal on October 27, 2015.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994-95	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		36	11	10	21	10		9	1	3	4	2
1995-96	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		35	8	6	14	22		13	1	5	6	2
1996-97	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		44	11	12	23	20		2	0	1	1	2
1997-98	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		36	7	9	16	16		11	2	4	6	8
1998-99	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		40	9	10	19	31		10	5	5	10	0
1999-00	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		52	21	24	45	38		8	5	3	8	16
2000-01	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		81	7	32	39	36		8	0	0	0	0
2001-02	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		72	4	17	21	14		4	0	1	1	0
2002-03	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		57	8	16	24	28		—	—	—	—	—
2003-04	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		58	8	21	29	26		—	—	—	—	—
2004-05	HC Slovan Bratislava	Slovak		43	13	25	38	40		14	2	10	12	10
2005-06	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		80	17	50	67	42		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		69	18	40	58	26		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		82	8	33	41	34		—	—	—	—	—
2008-09	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		50	8	23	31	30		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		57	10	22	32	16		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		16	5	8	13	4		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		81	18	50	68	24		6	0	3	3	2
2011-12	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		68	6	21	27	7		—	—	—	—	—
2012-13	HC Slovan Bratislava	KHL		32	6	10	16	22		—	—	—	—	—
2012-13	New York Islanders	NHL		35	3	11	14	20		6	0	2	2	2
2013-14	New York Islanders	NHL		24	3	8	11	10		—	—	—	—	—
2014-15	New York Islanders	NHL		53	5	15	20	8		4	0	2	2	0
2015-16	HC Slovan Bratislava	KHL		9	2	8	10	2		4	0	0	0	0
NHL totals				883	128	367	495	373		28	0	8	8	4

International

Višňovský at the 2008 World Championships
Medal record
Representing Slovakia
Ice hockey
World Championships
	2003 Helsinki
	2002 Gothenburg
	2000 St. Petersburg
Inline Hockey
World Championships
	2008 Bratislava

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994	Slovakia	WJC-C	17th		4	1	1	2	0
1995	Slovakia	WJC-B	10th		7	1	6	7	4
1996	Slovakia	WJC	7th		6	1	5	6	4
1996	Slovakia	WC	10th		5	0	1	1	4
1996	Slovakia	WCH	7th		1	0	0	0	0
1997	Slovakia	WC	9th		8	0	1	1	4
1998	Slovakia	OG	10th		3	0	0	0	2
1999	Slovakia	WC	7th		6	0	2	2	6
2000	Slovakia	WC	02 !		9	0	6	6	2
2002	Slovakia	OG	13th		3	1	2	3	0
2002	Slovakia	WC	01 !		5	2	1	3	2
2003	Slovakia	WC	03 !		9	4	8	12	2
2004	Slovakia	WCH	7th		4	0	0	0	6
2005	Slovakia	WC	5th		7	2	6	8	0
2006	Slovakia	OG	5th		6	1	1	2	0
2008	Slovakia	WC	13th		5	2	7	9	0
2010	Slovakia	OG	4th		7	2	1	3	0
2011	Slovakia	WC	10th		3	0	2	2	0
Junior totals					17	3	12	15	8
Senior totals					78	14	38	52	26

Awards and honours

Award	Year
Slovakia
Best Defenceman in Slovakia	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005
Best Player in Slovakia	2005
NHL
All-Rookie Team	2001
All-Star Game	2007
NHL Second All-Star Team	2011

[ Source: Wikipedia ]