MATT NISKANEN RUMORS
Penguins' Deal for Neal, Niskanen Paying off Handsomely
When Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Ray Shero dealt everyday defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen last February, it was the consensus that Shero had put one over on Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk.
Given the deal, many believed Shero had incriminating photos of Nieuwendyk hidden in a desk drawer somewhere in the CONSOL Energy Center.
Goligoski was often...
Via Talk Hockey
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December 22, 2011
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December 22, 2011
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NHL Fines Brad Marchand $2,500 for Slew Foot on Pittsburgh's Matt Niskanen
Bruins forward Brad Marchand didn't exactly get away scot free for his slew foot on Pittsburgh defenseman Matt Niskanen last week. Marchand was given two minutes for tripping and took a few punches from Niskanen in the scrap that followed. But on Monday, the NHL decided that was not enough of a punishment, and announced that Marchand has been fined $2,500 for slew-footing. That total...
Via NESN.com
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
STATS: Unreal turnaround for Matt Niskanen
In the off-season we were already counting Matt Niskanen out of the Penguins lineup.
We started calling him Matt Riskanen.
And jesus were we wrong.
Niskanen has honestly been one of the most surprising Penguin players this season.
A look at Niskanen's...
Via The Pensblog
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
In Defense of Matt Niskanen
Acquired prior to the NHL Trade Deadline last season, alongside winger James Neal, for Alex Goligoski, young defenseman Matt Niskanen has had a rather intriguing career in his few years in the NHL. Since his arrival in Pittsburgh at the end of last year, Niskanen has been the focus of Penguins fans and media criticism. In looking at his pedigree, his career so far, and other factors...
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September 30, 2011
Penguins' Niskanen jumps right in
NEWARK, N.J. -- Some said at the time that Matt Niskanen was little more than a throw-in for the trade between the Penguins and Dallas. Not so. Others suggested that the Penguins actually had been forced to take Niskanen as a condition of completing the deal because the Stars were intent on shedding his salary. Nope.
Via Post-Gazette
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March 04, 2011
Niskanen Ready to Contribute to Pens' Blue Line
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When he’s playing his best game, Matt Niskanen described himself as a strong-skating, mobile defenseman that gets involved in the attack all over the ice.
He should fit right in with a Penguins def...
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February 23, 2011
Pittsburgh Penguins Pregame: Neal, Niskanen to Debut
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the San Jose Sharks tonight at the Consol Energy Center.
The Sharks are one point out of the Pacific Division lead, and currently sit fourth in the Wester Conference.
The Penguins still hold a three point lead over Washington for fourth place in the East.
Newly acquired winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen will make their Penguins debuts tonight...
Via Penguins Puck
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February 23, 2011
BENEATH THEM
Should superstars fight?
Sidney Crosby’s fight with Stars defenseman Matt Niskanen caused a lot of stir this week amongst hockey fans, raising the question of whether premier stars in this league should drop the gloves. Patrick and Michael debate…They should keep the gloves onBy Patrick HoffmanFighting is part of hockey. Plain and simple.Fans love it, players use it to get their teams into a...
Via Red Light District Hockey
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November 06, 2010
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November 06, 2010
Catching Up With Matt Niskanen
Matt Niskanen is one of many players back in town, working out and preparing for Training Camp in Frisco. DallasStars.com recently sat down with him after a workout.
Niskanen...
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September 02, 2009
Another Flyer Recieves Suspension
According to ESPN sources coming out of Philadelphia, Flyers winger Riley Cote has been suspended 3 games for the elbow he threw at Dallas Stars defenseman Matt Niskanen in the final few minutes of a 4-1 loss. (video following article)
Via Every Facet of the Game
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December 03, 2007
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