
Matt Niskanen
38-Year-Old
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Will hang up skates
Niskanen informed the Flyers that he will retire ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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Niskanen had one year remaining on his seven-year $40.25 million deal signed back in July of 2014. The veteran blueliner's departure will clear $5.75 million off the books for the club and could open up a spot in the lineup for Shayne Gostisbehere, who has been often relegated to the press box. Over the course of Niskanen's 13-year NHL career, he logged 949 games for Dallas, Pittsburgh, Washington and Philadelphia in which he garnered 72 goals, 284 assists and 1554 shots. Niskanen lifted Lord Stanley's chalice back in 2018 while playing for the Caps.
Niskanen had one year remaining on his seven-year $40.25 million deal signed back in July of 2014. The veteran blueliner's departure will clear $5.75 million off the books for the club and could open up a spot in the lineup for Shayne Gostisbehere, who has been often relegated to the press box. Over the course of Niskanen's 13-year NHL career, he logged 949 games for Dallas, Pittsburgh, Washington and Philadelphia in which he garnered 72 goals, 284 assists and 1554 shots. Niskanen lifted Lord Stanley's chalice back in 2018 while playing for the Caps.
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Since signing with the Capitals in July of 2014, Niskanen had been a dependable, steadying force on Washington's blue line, but questions about his future began to surface in 2018-19. The 31-year-old posted his lowest point total in six seasons (25) and his defensive efficacy failed to meet his usual standards. Combined with an acute need for cap relief, Niskanen was traded to the Flyers for Radko Gudas in June. The Minnesotan's leadership and experience should land him a top-four role. However, with emerging blue liners in need of minutes, his days as a fantasy commodity may be fading.
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Nabs first goal of playoffs
Niskanen scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in Game 5. He also had one hit and one block with a plus-2 rating.
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Suspension over
Niskanen served his one-game suspension in Friday's Game 6 win over the Canadiens.
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Receives one-game ban
Niskanen was suspended for Friday's Game 6 matchup against the Canadiens for cross-checking forward Brendan Gallagher (jaw), per The NHL's Department of Player Safety
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Set for hearing with league
Niskanen will have a hearing with the league for his cross-check on Montreal's Brendan Gallagher (jaw), per the NHL Department of Player Safety.
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Could face supplemental discipline
Niskanen may be in line for supplemental discipline for his actions in the third period of Wednesday's Game 5, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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