Janne Niinimaa available

PredDave · 11-24-2006, 08:14 PM

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazett...9-109fcaeef25e

"But the return of Bouillon raises questions about Niinimaa's future with the Canadiens. He's the team's highest-paid defenceman at $2.508 million U.S., and that's a lot of money for someone who sits in the press box. And that's where he has been. Bouillon's return drops him another rung on the depth chart."

Spector's Note: I doubt he'll be moved via trade. Expect the Habs to place him on waivers and demote him to the AHL. There's a slim chance a rival club might pluck him off waivers but his poor play and salary makes that unlikely.

all4phillysportsfan · 11-25-2006, 07:31 AM

I don't want Niinimma off Waivers as a Flyers fan, but he'd be an upgrade over Randy Jones and Freddy Meyer.

11-24-2006, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
PredDave Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	Janne Niinimaa available http://www.canada.com/montrealgazett...9-109fcaeef25e "But the return of Bouillon raises questions about Niinimaa's future with the Canadiens. He's the team's highest-paid defenceman at $2.508 million U.S., and that's a lot of money for someone who sits in the press box. And that's where he has been. Bouillon's return drops him another rung on the depth chart." Spector's Note: I doubt he'll be moved via trade. Expect the Habs to place him on waivers and demote him to the AHL. There's a slim chance a rival club might pluck him off waivers but his poor play and salary makes that unlikely.

11-25-2006, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I don't want Niinimma off Waivers as a Flyers fan, but he'd be an upgrade over Randy Jones and Freddy Meyer.