Looking back to this past summer, Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher swapped defensemen with a Metropolitan Division foe in the Washington Capitals. The Flyers sent Radko Gudas to Washington and in exchange, acquired veteran defenseman, Matt Niskanen. Due to his time in the league, Niskanen is “by default” as he said, a leader on and off the ice. Through 15 games with the Flyers, he’s been a welcome addition to the defense core.
Matt Niskanen first came into the NHL back in 2007 with the Dallas Stars. Fast forward to 2019 and his veteran presence is now integral for a young Flyers defense.