Playing Career
Wishart was drafted 16th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft from the Prince George Cougars of the WHL.
On July 4, 2008 Wishart's rights were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, along with defenseman Matt Carle, and 2 draft picks, in exchange for Tampa Bay's defensemen Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich.
In the 2010–11 season, Wishart was with Lightning affiliate the Norfolk Admirals when on January 1, 2011, he was traded by the Lightning to the New York Islanders for goaltender Dwayne Roloson. He was directly assigned to Islanders' AHL affiliate the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, before he was later recalled to make his debut with the Islanders. Wishart scored his first NHL goal on February 13, 2011 against Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres in a 7-6 overtime victory.
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