McNiven was traded from Calgary to Ottawa in exchange for future considerations Monday.
This is the second time in less than three weeks that McNiven has been moved in exchange for future considerations. He'll continue his tour of Canadian teams' AHL affiliates by providing depth for the Senators organization.
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Flames' Michael McNiven: Traded to Calgary
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The Canadiens traded McNiven to the Flames in exchange for future considerations Wednesday.
McNiven has spent most of the 2021-22 campaign in the minors, going 4-4-1 while posting a 4.04 GAA and an .869 save percentage through 11 appearances. Look for him to report to AHL Stockton.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Sent to AHL
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McNiven (undisclosed) was demoted to AHL Laval on Thursday.
McNiven will rejoin AHL Laval looking to build upon his 4-3-1 record, 3.72 GAA and .876 save percentage over 10 games this season. The 24-year-old played a relief role in an 8-2 loss to Minnesota on Jan.24, stopping four of seven shots sent his way.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Placed on IR
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McNiven (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
McNiven stopped four of seven shots in an 8-2 loss to Minnesota on Jan. 24. He was reassigned to the taxi squad Jan. 26.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: On taxi squad
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The Canadiens reassigned McNiven to the taxi squad Wednesday,
McNiven vacates the Canadiens' roster after allowing three goals on seven shots in his NHL debut Monday versus Minnesota. It would take multiple injuries or COVID-19 designations among Montreal's goalies for McNiven to see NHL ice again this season.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Recalled from taxi squad
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McNiven was promoted from the taxi squad for Saturday's tilt with the Avalanche.
McNiven will serve as Cayden Primeau's backup Saturday. The 24-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Sent to AHL
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McNiven was reassigned to AHL Laval on Monday, per CBS Sports.
McNiven has yet to make his NHL debut and will see more regular playing time in the minors. He's 3-3-1 with an .867 save percentage with AHL Laval this season.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Emergency recall Thursday
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McNiven was recalled to be the backup goaltender in Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes, per CapFriendly.
McNiven didn't play in Thursday's contest. The 24-year-old will likely serve as the backup to Samuel Montembeault until either Jake Allen or Cayden Primeau clears the COVID-19 protocols.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Joins taxi squad
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The Canadiens added McNiven to their taxi squad Monday.
The 24-year-old goalie will be an emergency option as Jake Allen is in COVID-19 protocols and Cayden Primeau has been called up to replace him. McNiven only figures to join the NHL roster if one of the two active goalies enters virus protocols and this week's games don't get canceled.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Let loose by Montreal
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The Canadiens waived McNiven on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
McNiven's spent parts of the last four seasons in the Canadiens' orbit, playing for AHL Laval and in the ECHL. The 24-year-old netminder has had a few call-ups to Montreal over the years but is yet to play in an NHL game.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Re-ups with team
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McNiven agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Montreal on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
With Carey Price (knee) and Jake Allen both under contract, McNiven's chances of appearing in an NHL game this season are pretty slim. The youngster figures to split time in the crease at the AHL level with Cayden Primeau as the duo tries to convince team brass to keep them around long term.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Back with big club
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McNiven was recalled by Montreal on Tuesday.
McNiven will be on hand as an emergency option for the Canadiens' playoff run. He's gone 7-3-4 while posting a 2.59 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 13 AHL appearances this year.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Added to taxi squad
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McNiven was promoted to Montreal's taxi squad Thursday.
McNiven will switch places with Charlie Lindgren, who was sent to AHL Laval in a corresponding move Thursday. McNiven has yet to make his NHL debut, but he's posted a 2.24 GAA and a .910 save percentage in seven minor-league appearances this year.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Promoted to taxi squad
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McNiven was promoted to Montreal's taxi squad Tuesday.
Carey Price and Jake Allen are locked in as the Canadiens' top-two netminders, so don't expect to see McNiven between the pipes for Montreal anytime soon. The 23-year-old picked up a win while posting a 1.00 GAA and a .962 save percentage in his lone appearance with AHL Laval this season.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Inks two-way deal
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McNiven signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday.
McNiven spent most of the 2019-20 campaign in the ECHL, posting an unsightly 4.16 GAA and .889 save percentage in eight appearances with the Norfolk Admirals, but he also drew into three contests with AHL Laval, registering a far more respectable 2.33 GAA and .919 save percentage over that span. The 23-year-old backstop will almost certainly spend the entirety of the 2020-21 season in the minors.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Injured at practice
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McNiven got hurt in Monday's practice session, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
McNiven reportedly took a puck to the face from teammate Shea Weber. The netminder was never going to get into a game for the Habs during the play-in series, so his absence is unlikely to affect any fantasy players.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Up with big club
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McNiven is with the Canadiens as part of the team's Return to Play roster, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
McNiven spent the bulk of the 2019-20 campaign in the ECHL, where he posted a 9-11-2 record in 22 appearances for three different clubs. The 22-year-old netminder will almost certainly be a "practice only" goalie heading into the postseason, which means he'll have no value in playoff pools or DFS contests.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Bumped down to AHL
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McNiven was reassigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.
Montreal's top netminder, Carey Price, served a one-game suspension by sitting out against the Devils on Saturday, but McNiven -- who has yet to make his NHL debut -- watched Antti Niemi go the distance in the overtime loss. With Price expected to dress for Sunday's game against the Oilers, there was no need to keep McNiven at the top level. The 21-year-old has a 6-5-2 record, 2.38 GAA and .907 save percentage over 16 games for the AHL's Rocket.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Recalled for second-half opener
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The Canadiens recalled McNiven from AHL Laval on Friday.
McNiven will slot in as the backup for Saturday's game against the Devils with Carey Price suspended for skipping the All-Star Game. His stay will likely be a brief one, however, with Price eligible to return Sunday to face the Oilers. Antti Niemi will get the starting nod against New Jersey.
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Canadiens' Michael McNiven: Call-up expected Saturday
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McNiven is likely to be called up for Saturday's game against the Devils, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.
Carey Price has been suspended a game for declining to accept an invitation to play in the All-Star Game. That means Antti Niemi will likely start Saturday, and the Canadiens need to recall a goalie from AHL Laval. McNiven is the most likely candidate because he's still on an entry-level contract and can move freely between the AHL and NHL without being placed on waivers.
