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Trading in his antlers
RALEIGH — Sami Niku's days as a member of the Manitoba Moose appear to be over. And that's good news for those who believe the talented, 22-year-old Finn was overdue for a promotion.
Niku, the reigning AHL defenceman of the year, has quietly carved out a role with the Winnipeg Jets this season and seems unlikely to be heading back to the farm. Sure, it took several injuries on the blue-line for him to become a regular in the lineup.