Posts About "Antti Niemi"
Montreal's Finnish Fraternity, from Niemi to Kotkaniemi
November 21st, 2018 Finland has always punched above its weight in hockey. The nation of 5.5 million people – roughly the same number as the state of Minnesota and about a million fewer than the Greater Toronto Area – has won six medals at the Olympics, 13 at the World Championships, and 14 at the World Juniors, including four golds, most recently on...
Niemi Gets Job Done as Price’s Backup
November 7th, 2018 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 is actually in a position to post those victories. More importantly, he’s actually been doing it regularly, which is no small feat, considering he plays...
Niemi Signing Gives Canadiens Options in Net
May 22nd, 2018 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. Think of Niemi as that extra insurance policy you have, because, “Hey, why not?” There really isn't a reason. Price vs. Niemi To be clear,...
Canadiens Looking to Next Season
March 22nd, 2018 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 the dubious title of worst in franchise history. Their elite goaltender has put up AHL numbers this year. Their number one defender has been playing...
Habs Fantasy Hockey Roundup (March 2018 Edition)
March 2nd, 2018 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 in order to find short-term additions to their lineup that will increase the likelihood of them winning their weekly matchups. In this month's...
Canadiens Backup Goalies Shine in Price's Absence
March 1st, 2018 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 proven to be reliable auxiliaries in the Montreal Canadiens net. Injuries and inconsistency have derailed Price this season. His .904 save percentage and 2.98...
