Montreal Canadiens defenceman Sami Niku has cleared waivers.
Sami Niku (Montreal) and Brett Connolly (Chicago) clear waivers.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) January 27, 2022
The 25-year-old was signed to a one-year contract with the Canadiens on September 24 after being bought out by the Winnipeg Jets. The contract pays Niku $750,000 in the NHL and $425,000 in the AHL, with a guaranteed salary of $475,000.
He has six assists in 13 NHL games this season. He has dealt with COVID and also injuries this season.