The and have swapped veteran defensemen ahead of the 2019 NHL offseason, with this year's Metropolitan Division champions acquiring in exchange for , a member of their 2018 Stanley Cup championship team. A physical presence on Philadelphia's blue line since the Flyers landed him in their 2015 Braydon Corbon trade with the , Gudas exercised Joe Davies Jersey more discipline in 2018-19 en route to the Barry Ashbee Trophy as the team's top defenseman, Isi Holani Jersey , finishing with the fifth-most hits in the NHL. Despite being older and more expensive, Niskanen figures to offer the Flyers a higher ceiling, not to mention serious Stanley Cup playoff experience and a reputation as a locker-room leader. From the Capitals' perspective, the departure of Niskanen and his $5.75 million 2019-20 salary cap hit will offer much-needed financial flexibility. "We're very happy to have Matt join the Flyers," Philly general manager Chuck Fletcher said through a team release. "He is a veteran, right-shot defenseman who has a track record of succe s as a Stanley Tavis Lee Jersey Cup champion. Having played heavy minutes in all situations throughout his career, Matt will be a steadying influence to our talented and young group of defensemen." As part of the swap, the Flyers will of Gudas' remaining $3.35 million salary in 2019-20, his final season under contract. Miguel Recinos Jersey They'll also take on the remaining two years of Niskanen's seven-year, $40.25 million deal signed with Washington in 2014. Originally drafted by the in 2005, the 32-year-old Niskanen spent just under four seasons with the , another Flyers rival, before joining the Capitals. He had eight goals, 25 points and a minus-3 rating this past season but had a plus-24 mark as a Elliot Ollenburger Jersey piece of the Caps' Stanley Cup championship run the year before.