ANTERO NIITTYMAKI RUMORS
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The Sharks goaltending tandem consisted of Antti Niemi on the first year of a four year 3.8 per year deal, and Thomas Greiss who has one more year left at the league minimum before becoming a UFA.
Antero Niittymaki started the season on the injured reserve list and was never able to find his way back to the NHL. Niittymakiâs two year deal with the Sharks ended at the conclusion...
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Sharks G Niitymaki clears waivers
San Jose Sharks goaltender Antero Niittymaki cleared waivers Thursday.
Niittymaki was placed on waivers Wednesday and has only appeared with the team's AHL affiliate in Worcester this season on a pair of rehab assignments.
The 31-year-old Niitymaki underwent hip surgery in the offseason, and the Sharks are now set with Antti Niemi and Thomas Greiss in net.
"I know they...
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January 27, 2012
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January 27, 2012
Sharks goalie finds out he’s waived while on vacation, proceeds to rip team
The San Jose Sharks placed goaltender Antero Niittymaki on waivers today in an attempt to bring relief to the backlog of netminders the team has.
Today is the first day of the all-star break for the Sharks, and Niittymaki was with his family on vacation at Lake Tahoe when he found out the news — from the Finnish media.
From MTV3 in Finland, via Google Translate:
“Huh...
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January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012
Former Flyer Antero Niittymaki Was Not A Fan Of Playing For The Sharks
Former Flyer Antero Niitymaki did not like playing for the San Jose organization. He made that clear in his comments after he found out through the media that the Sharks placed him on Waivers.
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"I'm on waivers? Nobody told me anything or called me."
"It's not a surprise. There was some talk yesterday. I'm glad they did it and are trying...
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January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012
Antero Niittymaki, waived by Sharks: ‘I don’t want to be in this organization at all anymore’
Oh, the stresses and strains of the family vacation. Arguments about the radio. Kids in the backseat asking "are we there yet?" And, of course, that moment when a Finnish sportswriter calls up and informs you that you're on waivers before your NHL employer does.
Such was the case for San Jose Sharks goaltender Antero Niittymaki's vacation to Lake Tahoe, according...
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January 25, 2012
Richard Cloutier: Do the Oilers Niittymaki? Plus Rumors
Without intending disrespect to Travis Yost, who just wrote a blog on this very subject, I do believe the Oilers could make use of Antero Niittymaki more than the Senators. For those of you who missed today's big(?) NHL news, the San Jose Sharks have placed goaltender Niittymaki on waiver.
Here's the skinny on Niittymaki: Aside from having a name that is practically impossible...
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January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012
Sharks Assign Niittymaki to Worcester for Conditioning
SAN JOSE, California – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has assigned goaltender Antero Niittymaki to the Worcester Sharks on a conditioning assignment.
Niittymaki, 31,...
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January 19, 2012
Sharks recall G Niittymaki
The San Jose Sharks recalled goaltender Antero Niittymaki from Worcester of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Niitymaki has spent the past 10 days with Worcester on a conditioning stint after recovering from his surgery in September.
The 31-year-old Niitymaki went 1-2 with a 3.38 goals-against average and .878 save percentage at Worcester.
He appeared in 24 games with San...
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December 23, 2011
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December 23, 2011
Sharks Recall Antero Niittymaki from Worcester
SAN JOSE, California – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Antero Niittymaki from his conditioning assignment with the Worcester Sharks.
Niittymak...
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December 23, 2011
Sharks Activate Niittymaki, Assign to Worcester for Conditioning
SAN JOSE, California – San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has activated goaltender Antero Niittymaki from his previous designation on the non-roster (injury) player list an...
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December 12, 2011
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