Matt Niskanen

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Penguins down Capitals, extend win streak to 10

Even though the Washington Capitals don’t have the best record, at 12-15-1, and are on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, it is always a must see match up when they come to town to take on…Read More

Eric Tangradi traded, Kris Letang and Matt Niskanen activated

The Penguins made three personnel moves prior to their Wednesday home faceoff with the Ottawa Senators, all of which immediately effect their NHL roster. Firstly, GM Ray Shero announced that forward Eric…Read More

Report: Niskanen out, Despres in for Penguins vs. Islanders

In Sunday’s 2-1 shootout win at Ottawa, the Penguins defense corps capably filled in for the absence of Matt Niskanen, who awkwardly crashed feet-first into the Scotiabank Place boards in the first…Read More

Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Matt Niskanen, Tanner Glass, Lose Arron Asham

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed veteran defenseman Matt Niskanen to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal is worth $4.6 million as Niskanen will earn $2.1 million next…Read More

Pittsburgh Penguins Offer Contract to Defenseman

The playoffs showed a glaring weakness in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ defense. The Philadelphia Flyers killed them time after time getting behind their defense for easy breakaways. The problem is the…Read More