Gudas Traded for Matt Niskanen
Minutes ago it was released that the Flyers acquired Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capital and gave up Radko Gudas in the process. Along with that, the Flyers will retain 30% of Gudas salary on his remaining contract.
Matt Niskanen is a 32-year-old, right-handed veteran defenseman. Last season he scored 8 goals and had 25 points. He is a past Stanley Cup champion and is a workhorse averaging 20+ minutes a game.
On the surface, this is no insane move the Flyers gave up some physicality for a slight offensive bump. It appears to be no more than a swap for a veteran defenseman and a salary cap saver for the Capitals.
Fletcher seems to be thinking a little deeper. In an interview, Fletcher states, “Matt will be a steadying influence to our talented and young group of defensemen”.
Fletcher has a pretty clear focus this offseason on bringing in guys that will help a young Flyers team, and this move is no different. Fletcher has been a busy guy so far this offseason hopefully busy in the right direction.
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