Niemi Gets Job Done as Price’s Backup
The saying goes, “if you want to win, hire a Finn.” On a team with a handful of them headlining up front, it’s ironically Montreal Canadiens backup Antti Niemi who…
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Niemi Signing Gives Canadiens Options in Net
The Montreal Canadiens absolutely don’t need Antti Niemi. Nevertheless, it’s hard to fault general manager Marc Bergevin for re-signing the goalie, as he just did to a 1-year, $950,000 deal.…
Canadiens Looking to Next Season
After a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Montreal Canadiens are officially and irrevocably out of the playoffs this year. This will surprise no one. This is a team contending for…
Habs Fantasy Hockey Roundup (March 2018 Edition)
Good fantasy hockey general managers draft well in order to build a contending team. Great fantasy hockey general managers go one step further – they consistently scour through the waiver-wire…
Canadiens Backup Goalies Shine in Price’s Absence
It’s often said that a team is only as good as their backup. This season, splitting duties as the No.2 goaltender behind Carey Price, Antti Niemi and Charlie Lindgren have…
Antti Niemi’s Trade Deadline Value Increasing
After another stellar performance in a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Antti Niemi’s trade value continues to increase nearing the Feb. 26 NHL trade…
Niemi Gets First Win With Canadiens’ Convincing Effort
On the heels of a disappointing loss to the Boston Bruins two nights prior, the Montreal Canadiens returned with a force on Friday, beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the…
Price’s Injury Update Steals Habs Spotlight
Despite the Montreal Canadiens acquiring goalie Antti Niemi on Tuesday, the focus is on Carey Price and his injury right now, as it should be. Carey Price Injury Update Price…
Antti Niemi’s Best Perfomances
In the wake of the NHL’s first expansion draft in 17 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves with a large hole to fill in the roster, and Finnish goaltender Antti…
Niemi Right Choice for Penguins
People who have heard tales of the Dallas Stars’ goaltending woes over the 2016-17 season might be wary of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Saturday acquisition, but picking up goaltender Antti Niemi…
Schultz, Hunwick Sign 3-Yr Deals With Penguins, Niemi For One
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Justin Schultz to a new three-year extension, brought in defenseman Matt Hunwick for three years and signed backup goaltender Antti Niemi on a one-year…
Stars Place Niemi on Waivers, Buyout Coming
There will be yet another goaltender on the market when free agency rolls around July 1, as the Dallas Stars have placed Antti Niemi on waivers for the purpose of…