The Pittsburgh Penguins and defenseman Matt Niskanen have agreed to a two year deal worth $4.6 million. The deal carries a cap hit of $2.3 million and Niskanen will receive salaries of $2.1 million in 2012-2013 and $2.5 million in 2013-2014. Last season he made $1.75 million.
Pens resign Matt Niskanen to a 2 year deal worth $4.6 million
Pens resign Matt Niskanen to a 2 year deal worth $4.6 million 
12:36pm - Sat, Jun 30th, 2012 by DePaoli
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