By Jerry Wein
Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen has decided to end his 13-year career, four days before he was to become a free agent.
General manager Chuck Fletcher then re-signed veteran defenseman Justin Braun to a two-year contract that carries an annual $1.8 million cap hit. Braun had a $3.8 million cap hit last season.
Hearing via sources that Matt Niskanen is learning towards retirement. Niskanen, 33, has another year left on his contract at $5.75 million. By all accounts, he seems pretty resolute in his decision. Which obviously will have an impact now on Flyers' off-season plans.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 5, 2020
