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Matt Niskanen

Dallas Stars

1986/12/06 22

6-0 194

Virginia, MN, USA

2

the Dallas Stars in 2005 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Stars 22 1 7 8 -5 4 0 0 1 0 39

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is an incredible athlete and superb skater. Owns tremendous offensive ability, but is also capable of playing in all game situations.
Flaws
  • Must still add more bulk to his 6-0 frame in order to better handle the physical pounding of the NHL game. Needs to improve his defensive consistency.
Career Potential
  • Offensive defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 28, 2009 Missed 1 game (head injury).
October 24, 2009 Head injury, day-to-day.
March 13, 2008 Missed 1 game (sore back).
March 9, 2008 Sore back, day-to-day.
March 5, 2008 Missed 3 games (foot injury).
February 26, 2008 Foot injury, day-to-day.
March 19, 2007 Signed by the Dallas Stars to a three-year contract.

Trades

July 30, 2005 Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round (28th overall) in 2005.

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