Niskanen

[Briarpatch00]

So, any chance he becomes a darling around here again? Score 2 pts tonight, gets some PP time. I know this guy was highly touted around 3-4 years ago then dropped off the planet. Is he worth a pick-up? I don't like his lack of playing time and shots but is he a turn around guy right now?

Any thoughts from those that have seen him play?

[vangregs]

From what I saw it was his most solid effort this year but it was only one game and I would not read too much into it unless he can string together a few more consistent efforts. The Stars have been up and down this year, started off well, went into a flunk and seemed like they were playing well again (like the first few games of the season) yesterday. However their d-corps are shallow and he will have his chances to produce though Robidas will get the most PP time (of their D-men). I'd keep him on the radar for a few more games before doing anything with him but I think 30-35pts would be a decent season for him. Anything beyond that would be a huge bonus.

[Rrabbit]

However their d-corps are shallow and he will have his chances to produce though Robidas will get the most PP time (of their D-men).

Niskanen is leading the defencemen in average pp time so far (well Larsen is, but that was 5min in one single game).

Robidas PPTOI/G: 2:55
Niskanen: 3:05

Not a big difference, but something.