Douglas John Janik (born March 26, 1980) is an

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former professional

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who played in the

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(NHL). He last played for the SV Kaltern of the

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before ending his playing career.

Playing career

As a youth, Janik played in the 1994

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with a

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team from

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. Janik was drafted 55th overall, in the second round, by the

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in the

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. Janik played collegiate hockey for the

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before making his professional debut with the Sabres' affiliate, the

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of the

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in 2001–02. On July 6, 2006, Janik signed as a free agent with the

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. He played his first full NHL season in 2006–07 and appeared in 136 games over two seasons. Janik was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the

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on July 15, 2008; before playing for the Blackhawks, though, he was claimed off waivers by the

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for the start of the 2008–09 season on October 2, 2008. He was then claimed off waivers by Chicago on October 8, only to be immediately traded back to Dallas for a conditional draft pick. After appearing in 13 games with the Stars and being used mainly as a reserve defenseman, he was traded to the

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for Steve Bégin on February 26, 2009. After clearing waivers, Janik was then assigned to affiliate the

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of the AHL. Janik played his first game with the

on April 6, 2009, against the

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. Janik was traded by the Canadiens, along with Chris Higgins and

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to the

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for

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, Tom Pyatt, and

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on the eve of free agency on June 30, 2009. Unsigned by the Rangers, Janik became a free agent and on July 8, 2009, signed a one-year contract with the

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. After starting the 2009–10 season with AHL affiliate, the

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, he made his Red Wing debut on November 3, 2009, against the

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. He played 13 games with the Wings before recording a career high 37 points with the Griffins. On June 10, 2010, Janik was re-signed by the Red Wings to a two-year contract. On July 12, 2012, Janik signed a one-year contract with

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of the

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. During the 2012–13 season, Janik contributed with 10 points in 40 games from the Blueline. He was not tendered a new contract offer at season's end. On November 25, 2013, Janik signed with the

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of the AHL. After 13 games with the Rampage, Janik's AHL rights were included in a trade to the

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on March 2, 2014. On October 21, 2014, he signed as a free agent a contract with SV Caldaro of the

. On July 21, 2015, Janik signalled the conclusion of his playing career upon accepting an assistant coaching position with the

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AHL affiliate, the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Janik, Doug 1980 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen Buffalo Sabres draft picks Buffalo Sabres players Chicago Wolves players Dallas Stars players Detroit Red Wings players Grand Rapids Griffins players Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) players Ice hockey players from Massachusetts Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey players Montreal Canadiens players Rochester Americans players Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players San Antonio Rampage players Tampa Bay Lightning players USA Hockey National Team Development Program players People from Agawam, Massachusetts NCAA men's ice hockey national champions