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Niku has signed a contract with JYP Jyvaskyla of the Finnish Elite League, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Niku cleared waivers and joined the taxi squad Thursday.
The Canadiens placed Niku on waivers Wednesday.
Niku recorded two assists in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Niku (not injury related) will suit up against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, per the NHL's media site.
Niku (not injury related) was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday but isn't expected to play before Saturday's clash with the Boston Bruins, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
Niku entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
Niku had an assist, one hit and one blocked shot in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Niku had four shots on goal and one blocked shot over 14:25 of ice time in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Niku was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Niku had two assists, one shot on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 15:32 of ice time in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Niku (concussion) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL's media site.
Nike (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Niku (concussion) skated prior to Montreal's main practice group Wednesday.
Niku suffered a concussion during Friday night's preseason game versus the Ottawa Senators.
Niku signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday.
Niku was placed on unconditional waivers by the Winnipeg Jets on Monday in order to terminate his contract, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
The Jets extended a qualifying offer to Niku on Sunday.