re: NHL Free Agency Thread

I thought Niskanen was the Pens' best blueliner outside of Martin (Maata will likely get there, but he's not there yet). He lead the team in Corsi while taking some of the team's hardest shifts and being paired without another stud D. I've been a fan of his since he played in Dallas. Very active and mobile defender. I think his scoring stats are illusory, but I think he'd make a great partner for Mike Green.

A 6-7 year deal for a 27 year old is not outrageous. Particularly a defensman. that's about where his productive years will end, at age 33 or 34. You have to overpay to sign a UFA, but that's a worthwhile gamble. I'd prefer 6 at $5mm AVV, but we'll see how the market shakes out.