Sami Niku Transactions

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.