Sami Niku Transactions

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 (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 (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 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.