| Born: | October 10, 1996 | Draft: | 2015 Jets #198 Overall |
| Hometown: | Haapavesi, Finland | Position: | Defence |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Finland | Current Team: | Montreal Canadiens |
Sami Niku (born 10 October 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Niku was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the 7th round (198th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Sami Niku Statistics
Deeper Dive
- 3 Winnipeg Jets Breakout Candidates for 2020-21
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Achievements
- AHL All-Rookie Team (2018)
- AHL Best Defenseman (Eddie Shore Award) (2018)
- AHL First All-Star Team (2018)
- SM-liiga Bronze Medal (2017)
- U20 WJC Gold Medal (2016)