2013
02.24
02.24
years ago this week, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski. Looking back, it’s clear the Penguins got the better end of that trade.
At the time, it didn’t seem like the Penguins were benefiting much.
For one, Niskanen had dropped off considerably since he posted 35 points in 2008-09. He was on pace for career-low offensive production.
At the same time, the Penguins were giving up an outstanding offensive defenseman. Before the trade, Goligoski had shown the ability to tally 30-plus point seasons. It seemed like the Penguins were giving up a lot of offensive depth from the blue line in exchange for a top-six defenseman in Niskanen.
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At the time, it didn’t seem like the Penguins were benefiting much.
For one, Niskanen had dropped off considerably since he posted 35 points in 2008-09. He was on pace for career-low offensive production.
At the same time, the Penguins were giving up an outstanding offensive defenseman. Before the trade, Goligoski had shown the ability to tally 30-plus point seasons. It seemed like the Penguins were giving up a lot of offensive depth from the blue line in exchange for a top-six defenseman in Niskanen.
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins