don't see where he fits within the d group right now.... he's not better than any1 on the right side, and the only fit he'd have would be 3LD (at 2LD he and Pionk would be a nightmare for the Jets). But id rather play Samberg or Heinola in that spot than NikuFor a 2-way deal, 725k is cheap, and he's for sure going to be buried if he doesn't perform. It's make-or-break time, Sami.
don't see where he fits within the d group right now.... he's not better than any1 on the right side, and the only fit he'd have would be 3LD (at 2LD he and Pionk would be a nightmare for the Jets). But id rather play Samberg or Heinola in that spot than Niku
yeah it's going to take injuries for him to be in the line-up. i wonder how long he'll stay quiet if he's not getting playing time though.On paper yes, but usually our blueline is in a wheelchair by the 3rd month. Judging by the injury rate in the NFL from the restrictions this summer, NHLers are going to be dropping like flies with soft-tissue injuries and replacements like Niku will be necessary.
I think the 700k and 750k represent the minimum salary both years (accounting for a 50,000 bump in the minimum from 20-21 to 21-22)Talk about not wanted. He had to fight tooth and nail for that extra 25k.
Is it really a one way contract? Niku scored big.
Is it a two-way deal then? Capfriendly lists it as same salary for AHL and NHL.
Maurice dont like flow, he rather play tanks who cant play hockey beacuse "reasons"What's up with him? I thought he was supposed to be a regular years ago when I read how high Jets' fans were.
Or coachingKid needs a change of scenery
Have you watched him play for the Jets? He has basically zero interest in defending. Not the best trait for a defenseman. He may decide to play better D, but his failings are not a coaching issue. You can’t change a player’s mind against his will.Or coaching
The expansion draft rules generally expose more decent defensemen than forwards, so Seattle should have lots of better options than Niku unless he really improves this year.He will be a kraken this time next year. As for this year 6th on the ld depth charts
What's up with him? I thought he was supposed to be a regular years ago when I read how high Jets' fans were.
No.Or coaching