Sami Niku placed on waivers

The 25-year-old defenseman has played 13 games with Montreal this season

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By Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL canadiens.com

MONTREAL -- The Canadiens placed defenseman Sami Niku on waivers on Wednesday afternoon.

The 25-year-old Finn registered six assists in 13 games with the Canadiens this season.
The former seventh-round pick of the Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with Montreal on September 24, 2021.
If Niku is not claimed before 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, he will be assigned to the Laval Rocket.

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