Montreal Canadiens: Alexei Kovalev and Saku Koivu Won’t Be Forgotten

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A lot happened with the Montreal Canadiens since July 1st.  New players came in the organization,while other players to who we cheered night after night in front of our television sets or at the Bell Centre went to other teams.

Here are two players that will be missed the most by the fans of the Montreal Canadiens.

Saku Koivu, our beloved former team captain became a Duck. But the fans won’t be hunting him the next time the Ducks play in Montreal. Like one of my friends told me yesterday “I can’t believe I’m gonna say this..but I’m gonna miss him. Someone will be missing on opening night at the Bell Center…”

I’m sure he’ll be missed by many fans in Montreal. The media often criticized him for not speaking French,but Koivu held his head up high and gave it his best while playing in Montreal.

While with the Canadiens, Koivu suffered from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and many injuries, but he always came back.

“The Artist” Alexei Kovalev became a Senator. No, you won’t see Kovalev at the Parliament in Ottawa in a heated debate with other politicians. But you’ll see him with the Ottawa Senators. Just like Koivu, fans in Montreal like him…Ok let me rephrase that. Some fans like him, but he won’t be booed the next time he comes at the Bell Centre that I can tell you.

Kovalev’s fans held a protest when Habs GM Bob Gainey refused to give Kovalev a new contract. There was even a petition going around online.

Gainey didn’t change his mind. He stated that Kovalev was offered a contract,but never heard from him. Kovalev on the other hand stated that the Habs didn’t give him enough time.

With a new head coach and new players in the team will the Montreal Canadiens be a better team?

We’ll soon find out!

On a personal note,I want to say thanks to Saku Koivu and Alex Kovalev for their many years with the Montreal Canadiens.

Wild waiting for Saku Koivu’s decision

It’s official, besides the Minnesota Wild three other teams are interested on signing Saku Koivu.

The New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers also showed interest.

Wild GM Chuck Fletcher told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune “negotiations are ongoing with Saku.”

“We’ve expressed some interest. I think a lot of teams have expressed interest,” Fletcher said. “He’s a great hockey player and there aren’t a lot of centermen in the market place, so I’d be stunned if 10 or 15 teams haven’t reached out to him by this point.

“I certainly sensed some interest, but there’s a lot of good situations out there. Most teams in the league are thin at the center position.”

Koivu’s agent,Don Baizley,said that a decision is not imminent

Saku Koivu is a wanted man

Saku Koivu is getting popular with other teams.

According to recent reports,several teams are interested in aquiring the Unrestricted free agent.

As we know the Minnesota Wild already made him an offer. Supposedly a three-year contract. But apparently they are not the only ones who would want to sign him.

The Anaheim Ducks,Columbus Blue Jackets,New Jersey Devils and the NY Rangers are teams that sources say are interested in Koivu.

There’s no word  yet when  Koivu will announce his choice.