Penguins send Goligoski to the Stars for Neal and Niskanen

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars for winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen.

Goligoski has a cap hit of $1,833,333. He’s making $1.5 million this year, and will get $2.75 million next year.

Neal has a cap hit of $2.875 million for this season and next. He is making $2.25 million this year and $3.5 million next year.

Niskanen has a cap hit of $1.5 million for this season and next. He makes $1.25 million this year and $1.75 million next year.