McNiven was traded from Calgary to Ottawa in exchange for future considerations Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Canadiens traded McNiven to the Flames in exchange for future considerations Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

McNiven (undisclosed) was demoted to AHL Laval on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McNiven will rejoin AHL Laval, looking to build upon his 4-3-1 record, .372 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.

McNiven (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

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. The 24-year-old's placement on injured reserve comes with a minimum seven days of absence and Montreal's next game is scheduled for Feb. 8 against New Jersey. He is unlikely to make an additional NHL appearance while Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau remain healthy.

The Canadiens reassigned McNiven to the taxi squad Wednesday,

EDGE Analysis

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.

McNiven made four saves on seven shots in a 8-2 loss to the Wild on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McNiven came in to replace starter Cayden Primeau after the latter allowed five goals, but did little to stop the bleeding. This was the 24-year-old's first NHL appearance, and he is set up to continue to back up Primeau while Samuel Montembeault is out.

McNiven was promoted from the taxi squad for Saturday's tilt with the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

McNiven will serve as Cayden Primeau's backup Saturday. The 24-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut.

McNiven was reassigned to the taxi squad from AHL Laval on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McNiven has posted a 4-3-1 record with a 3.72 GAA and an .876 save percentage through 10 appearances with AHL Laval. He played one game during his most recent assignment with AHL Laval, stopping 31 of 33 shots in a win over AHL Syracuse. The Manitoba native is still waiting to make his NHL debut.

McNiven was reassigned to AHL Laval on Monday, per CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

McNiven was recalled to be the backup goaltender in Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

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.