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Montreal Canadiens signed Michael McNiven (1 Year / $700,000 AAV)

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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:13 p.m.
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Michael McNiven has signed a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
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SIGNED BY: Marc Bergevin
Length: 1 year
Value: $700,000
Expiry Status: RFA (Arb)
Cap % Tooltip: 0.86
Signing Team: Logo of the Montreal CanadiensMontreal Canadiens
Signing Date: Sep. 30, 2020

Michael McNiven signed a 1 year, $700,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Sep. 30, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $700,000.

SEASONClauseCap HitTooltipAAV TooltipP. BonusesTooltipS. BonusesTooltipBase SalaryTooltipTotal SalaryTooltipMinors SalTooltip
2020-21$700,000$700,000$0$0$700,000$700,000$75,000
TOTAL$700,000$700,000$0$0$700,000$700,000$75,000
Qualifying OfferTooltip: $750,000
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:14 p.m.
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This is a very smart move. Next year McNiven can serve as the 5th goalie, going from ECHL to AHL when injuries happen. But what’s important is that he’s an RFA next year, meaning that Montreal has a goalie that fits the exposure requirements for Seattle, without having to make a trade or sign someone they don’t want to. (Since Primeau and Demchenko are exempt)

And this also means that Lindgren is definitely gone, since the habs aren’t keeping 6 goalies in the org. Worst case scenario, if we can’t trade him, I’d expect him to be loaned to another AHL team.
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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:16 p.m.
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So Montreal’s goalie picture for the next two years is:

2020-21
1. Price
2. Allen
3. Primeau
4. Demchenko
5. McNiven
6. Lindgren (traded or loaned out)

2021-22
1. Price
2. Primeau
3. Demchenko
4. Nissen Dichow/McNiven/UFA
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:17 p.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
This is a very smart move. Next year McNiven can serve as the 5th goalie, going from ECHL to AHL when injuries happen. But what’s important is that he’s an RFA next year, meaning that Montreal has a goalie that fits the exposure requirements for Seattle, without having to make a trade or sign someone they don’t want to. (Since Primeau and Demchenko are exempt)

And this also means that Lindgren is definitely gone, since the habs aren’t keeping 6 goalies in the org. Worst case scenario, if we can’t trade him, I’d expect him to be loaned to another AHL team.


With everything McNiven said this year about not being given a chance in the AHL and them treating him like 2nd class, I'm surprised he wanted to return
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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:20 p.m.
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With everything McNiven said this year about not being given a chance in the AHL and them treating him like 2nd class, I'm surprised he wanted to return


I never heard anything he said, but he could’ve signed this because of the money/security. Plus he probably would’ve been qualified, so he sort of has no choice but to come to a deal. And they could have an agreement where they loan him to another AHL team if he doesn’t make the Rocket.
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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
I never heard anything he said, but he could’ve signed this because of the money/security. Plus he probably would’ve been qualified, so he sort of has no choice but to come to a deal. And they could have an agreement where they loan him to another AHL team if he doesn’t make the Rocket.


https://theathletic.com/1513745/2020/01/07/frustration-and-a-lack-of-communication-michael-mcniven-just-wants-to-play/
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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:27 p.m.
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Never gonna give you up never gonna let you down never gonna run around and desert you!
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
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Aww man, that sucks. Hopefully he can find stability somewhere, whether that’s with Laval or another team. If only Trois-Rivières was ready this year.
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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:32 p.m.
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Never gonna give you up never gonna let you down never gonna run around and desert you!

Quoting: Rick Astley
Complete the lyrics!


Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and...
hurt you
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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:34 p.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
Aww man, that sucks. Hopefully he can find stability somewhere, whether that’s with Laval or another team. If only Trois-Rivières was ready this year.


When will Trois-Rivières be ready ? With all the news about Covid I haven't heard about it and I live in Trois-Rivières
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:41 p.m.
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When will Trois-Rivières be ready ? With all the news about Covid I haven't heard about it and I live in Trois-Rivières


Sounds like they’re planning to be up and running by next season (2021-22):

https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/platform/amp/2020/9/29/21082289/echl-team-in-trois-rivieres-is-coming-together-dean-mcdonald-interview-montreal-canadiens-affiliate
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:48 p.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
This is a very smart move. Next year McNiven can serve as the 5th goalie, going from ECHL to AHL when injuries happen. But what’s important is that he’s an RFA next year, meaning that Montreal has a goalie that fits the exposure requirements for Seattle, without having to make a trade or sign someone they don’t want to. (Since Primeau and Demchenko are exempt)

And this also means that Lindgren is definitely gone, since the habs aren’t keeping 6 goalies in the org. Worst case scenario, if we can’t trade him, I’d expect him to be loaned to another AHL team.


Quoting: HabsForEver


I would want to stay in the A if I was him.
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
This is a very smart move. Next year McNiven can serve as the 5th goalie, going from ECHL to AHL when injuries happen. But what’s important is that he’s an RFA next year, meaning that Montreal has a goalie that fits the exposure requirements for Seattle, without having to make a trade or sign someone they don’t want to. (Since Primeau and Demchenko are exempt)

And this also means that Lindgren is definitely gone, since the habs aren’t keeping 6 goalies in the org. Worst case scenario, if we can’t trade him, I’d expect him to be loaned to another AHL team.


The highest possibility in my opinion is that they will lose him on waivers.
Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:51 p.m.
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Quoting: bhavikp27
I would want to stay in the A if I was him.


For sure. And I guess the habs could put Demchenko in the ECHL, or loan McNiven to another AHL team.


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Sep. 30, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.
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The highest possibility in my opinion is that they will lose him on waivers.


I doubt it. He cleared last year, and I can’t see any NHL team where he would be an upgrade over their current NHL goalies.
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Oct. 1, 2020 at 3:59 a.m.
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If Trois-Rivières didn't choke up two years ago he would have played in echl Trois-Rivières .... Habs were making a team for him but things went south with old administration and voters...
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Oct. 1, 2020 at 11:11 a.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
This is a very smart move. Next year McNiven can serve as the 5th goalie, going from ECHL to AHL when injuries happen. But what’s important is that he’s an RFA next year, meaning that Montreal has a goalie that fits the exposure requirements for Seattle, without having to make a trade or sign someone they don’t want to. (Since Primeau and Demchenko are exempt)

And this also means that Lindgren is definitely gone, since the habs aren’t keeping 6 goalies in the org. Worst case scenario, if we can’t trade him, I’d expect him to be loaned to another AHL team.


100% sure this contract doesn't get signed if there's no expansion draft next year. Nobody needs 4 AHL goalies.

Lindgren one way contract is untradable. They tought he would be at Allen's spot by now. Boy did they miss on their projection...
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Oct. 1, 2020 at 7:20 p.m.
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Quoting: Kotkaniemi15
This is a very smart move. Next year McNiven can serve as the 5th goalie, going from ECHL to AHL when injuries happen. But what’s important is that he’s an RFA next year, meaning that Montreal has a goalie that fits the exposure requirements for Seattle, without having to make a trade or sign someone they don’t want to. (Since Primeau and Demchenko are exempt)

And this also means that Lindgren is definitely gone, since the habs aren’t keeping 6 goalies in the org. Worst case scenario, if we can’t trade him, I’d expect him to be loaned to another AHL team.

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Re-signs their ECHL goalie.

OMG HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE'S SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAART GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUYS!




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Oct. 1, 2020 at 7:23 p.m.
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Quoting: drewjenkins
Re-signs their ECHL goalie.
OMG HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE'S SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAART GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUYS!


I was trying to point out why they would re-sign him and why it’s important to idiots like you.
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