JANNE NIINIMAA
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Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2013-14
2014-02-10 Announced his retirement.
2007-08
2007-09-07 Signed with the HC Davos of the Switzerland National League A.
2006-07
2006-09-30 Acquired from the Dallas Stars. The Montreal Canadiens acquired defensemen Janne Niinimaa and a fifth-round draft pick in 2007 from the Dallas Stars for center Mike Ribeiro and a sixth-round draft pick in 2008.
2005-06
2006-03-31 Missed 2 games (left ankle injury).
2006-03-26 Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
2006-02-06 Missed 7 games (ankle injury).
2006-01-23 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
2006-01-10 Acquired from the New York Islanders. The Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Janne Niinimaa and a fifth-round draft pick in 2007 from the New York Islanders for defenseman John Erskine and a second-round draft pick in 2006.
2004-05
2005-01-03 NHL lockout: Signed with the Karpat Oulu of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
2004-12-09 Released by the IF Malmo Redhawks (Swe).
2004-11-17 NHL lockout: Signed with the IF Malmo Redhawks of the Elitserien Hockey League (Sweden).
2004-10-06 NHL lockout: Signed with the Karpat Oulu of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
2004-08-12 Re-signed by the New York Islanders to a three-year contract.
2004-07-16 Filed for salary arbitration.
2002-03
2003-03-11 Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton Oilers traded Janne Niinimaa and a 2nd round selection (previously acquired, New York Islanders selected Evgeni Tunik) in 2003 to the New York Islanders for Brad Isbister and Raffi Torres.
2003-01-20 Missed 3 games (knee injury).
2003-01-13 Knee injury, day-to-day.
2003-01-09 Missed 1 game (flu).
2003-01-08 Flu, day-to-day.
2003-01-02 Missed 2 games (bruised left knee).
2002-12-29 Bruised left knee, day-to-day.
2002-12-28 Leg injury, left game.
2001-02
2001-08-03 Re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers.
1992-93
1993-06-26 Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2nd round (36th overall) in 1993.