Sami Niku

#8
age27
posD
shotl
h6'1"
w194lbs
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Previous Contract

2021-2022 Standard Contract
1yr
value$750K
cap hit$750K
Signed By
Signed On Sep 24, 2021
Signing Agent Michael Curran
Signing Status
RFA
(24 yrs old)
Qualifying Offer on Expiry -
UFA Year 2024
ELC Year 20
Waivers Age 21
Birthdate Oct 10, 1996
Nationality Finland
Draft
2015 Round 7 Pick 198
Draft Class
Est Career Earnings
$4,525,000

Transactions

Jul 24 2022

Niku has signed a contract with JYP Jyvaskyla of the Finnish Elite League, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Jan 27 2022 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku cleared waivers and joined the taxi squad Thursday.

Jan 26 2022 | Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens placed Niku on waivers Wednesday.

Jan 1 2022 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku recorded two assists in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers.

Dec 28 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku (not injury related) will suit up against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, per the NHL's media site.

Dec 15 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

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.

Dec 2 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.

Nov 28 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku had an assist, one hit and one blocked shot in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nov 25 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

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.

Nov 1 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Oct 24 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

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.

Oct 16 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku (concussion) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL's media site.

Oct 11 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Nike (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Oct 6 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku (concussion) skated prior to Montreal's main practice group Wednesday.

Oct 2 2021 | Montreal Canadiens

Niku suffered a concussion during Friday night's preseason game versus the Ottawa Senators.

Sep 24 2021
Standard | 1 yrs
$750,000
Cap Hit
$750,000

Michael Curran | Orr

Oct 29 2020
Standard | 2 yrs
$1,450,000
Cap Hit
$725,000

Michael Curran | Orr

May 15 2017
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$2,325,000
Cap Hit
$775,000

Michael Curran | Orr

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2021-2022 Standard Contract
1yr
value$750K
cap hit$750K
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Signed By
Signed On Sep 24 2021
Signing Agent Michael Curran
Signing Status
RFA
24yrs old
Notes
$475K Guaranteed
2021-22
2022
Cap Hit $750K
UFA
25yrs
AAV $750K
Base $750K
Performance Bonuses -
Signing Bonuses -
Total Salary $750K
Minors Salary $425K
Clauses
-
UFA Year

2020-2022 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$1.5M
cap hit$725K
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Signed By
Signed On Oct 29 2020
Signing Agent Michael Curran
Signing Status
RFA
23yrs old
Qualifying Offer on Expiry
$788K
Arbitration Eligible
2020-21
2021-22
2022
Cap Hit $725K $725K
RFA
25yrs
AAV $725K $725K
Base $700K $750K
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $700K $750K
Minors Salary $700K $750K
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2017-2020 Entry Level Contract
3yrs
value$2.3M
cap hit$775K
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Signed By
Signed On May 15 2017
Signing Agent Michael Curran
Signing Status 20yrs old
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020
Cap Hit $775K $775K $775K
RFA
23yrs
AAV $917K $917K $917K
Base $650K $650K $840K
Performance Bonuses $183K $183K $60K
Signing Bonuses $93K $93K -
Total Salary $743K $743K $840K
Minors Salary $70K $70K $70K
Clauses
-
-
-
UFA Year

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Sami Niku
#8
age27
posD
shotl
h6'1"
w194lbs
No Current Contract
Current Agent
Draft
2015 Round 7 Pick 198
UFA Year
2024
Birthdate
Oct 10, 1996
Nationality
Finland