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Canadiens’ Koivu & Predators’ Floris Getting First Preseason Looks in Liiga’s Pitsiturnaus Tournament

The Liiga preseason handed two NHL prospects their first competitive shifts of the 2026-27 season on Friday, Aug. 7. Montreal Canadiens forward Aatos Koivu centered a line for TPS Turku, and Nashville Predators defenseman Jakub Floris lined up on the Lukko blue line, both at the Pitsiturnaus in Rauma.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / July 27

Saku Koivu Should Be Remembered as One of the Great Canadiens

When people talk about Montreal Canadiens history, the names come quickly: Maurice Richard, Jean Béliveau, Guy Lafleur, and Larry Robinson. Those players won championships and became legends in one of hockey's most demanding cities.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 15

McDavid’s Olympic dominance continues as Canada routs France 10-2: Recap, Reaction, and Highlights

All Team Canada can do is wait. On Sunday morning, Team Canada played its final group stage game, defeating Team France 10-2. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one!

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 27, 2025

Underrated Habs Players: Jan Bulis

During the early 2000s, the Montreal Canadiens were in a dark time with no direction; however, there were still some players whose game went underrated.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 7, 2025

Finland Made a Statement at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase

The 2025 edition of the World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) wrapped up in Minneapolis with Finland proving once again that their development system is one of the most consistent and effective pipelines in international hockey.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 4, 2025

Canadiens Prospect Aatos Koivu Opened Eyes at the World Junior Summer Showcase

The World Junior Summer Showcase has now wrapped up, offering hockey fans and NHL scouts an early glimpse of what December’s tournament might look like.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 30, 2025

Canadiens Center Ready to Carve His Own Path

Aatos Koivu, son of Saku Koivu and nephew to Saku's little brother Miiko, knows that he has rich NHL bloodlines, and nobody has more respect and appreciation for that fact than he does.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 2, 2025

There was a time when the No. 1 center of the Canadiens barely scored 55 points

When the Montreal Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference final in 2013-2014, their number one center, Tomas Plekanec, scored 43 points in 82 games in the regular season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 19, 2025

Carey Price, Saku Koivu highlight Canadiens’ NHL quarter-century team

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Sunday their Quarter-Century squad, naming the best players of their franchise since 2000, voted on by broadcasters and former players.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 14, 2024

Aatos Koivu: 'I think I’m a better player than my father (Saku) was at the same age'.

During the latest National Hockey League draft, the Montreal Canadiens really stole the show, offering their fans some superb moments. Of course, the selection of Ivan Demidov, announced by none other than Céline Dion, attracted the most attention, but the following day, another selection caused quite a stir.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 10, 2024

Aatos Koivu: A first point in Liiga despite being his club’s least-used forward.

It was a special day for Aatos Koivu. Saku’s son, who is also a Montreal Canadiens prospect, was playing his very first Liiga game of the season. How did he do?

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 29, 2024

World Junior Championship: Aatos Koivu believes he can be a special player

In the past, Saku Koivu took part in the World Junior Championships twice. He never won a medal, but he really enjoyed the experience nonetheless. Could his son follow in his footsteps?

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 25, 2024

Canadiens Prospect Rankings – Family Trees & Pedigrees

It’s time for another edition of the top Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings. Unlike our Canadiens prospect power rankings that are published during the season, this list is based on overall value, including perceived potential.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 30, 2024

Canadiens Hoping the Second Koivu Drafted Is as Good as the First

Two players captained the Montreal Canadiens for 10 years: the late great Jean Beliveau and the Canadiens’ 70th-overall pick’s father, Saku Koivu. Although the odds he would be drafted were high, Aatos Koivu decided not to go to the draft, preferring not to disturb his training.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29, 2024

Montreal Canadiens select Saku Koivu’s son Aatos Koivu No. 70 overall

The Montreal Canadiens selected Aatos Koivu in the third round, No. 70 overall at the 2024 NHL Draft. Aatos is the son of former Canadiens captain Saku Koivu, who served as team captain for 10 years and played 13 in total with the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / June 29, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens Select Aatos Koivu 70th Overall

The Montreal Canadiens have made their third pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, selecting none other than Aatos Koivu from TPS Turku. Koivu is obviously the son of former Canadiens captain, Saku Koivu.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 16, 2024

Road to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft: Nine players the Canucks could target with their fourth round pick

We’re back for another round. After covering a list of third-round targets, it’s time to dive into the fourth round. Here’s a refresher on all the Vancouver

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 10, 2024

Canadiens Can Add Next Generation of Koivu in 2024 NHL Draft

Another Koivu is poised to join an NHL franchise this summer as Aatos Koivu, the son of Saku Koivu is entering the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. It remains to be seen whether the younger Koivu will even be available when the Montreal Canadiens step up to the podium on their second or third picks at the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 18, 2024

Source : Nick Suzuki would be more than capable of doing an interview in French

Logan Mailloux showed some good stuff in the Canadiens’ 82nd and final game of the season. He was pretty good at everything, without excelling at anything.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 16, 2024

Aatos Koivu – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2023-24 Team: TPS U20 (U20 SM-sarja) Date of Birth: June 22, 2006 Place of Birth: Turku, Finland Height: 6-feet, Weight: 165 pounds Shoots: Right Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Aatos Koivu is the son of former NHL forward Saku Koivu.

Anaheim Ducks News / Full Press Hockey / March 20, 2024

Aatos Koivu Has Made Some Strides Entering His Draft Year

Aatos Koivu is the son of Saku Koivu, so there’s a lot to live up to right there. Going into this season, he had a lot to prove heading into his draft season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / February 11, 2024

Saku Koivu’s son is one of the 2024 NHL Draft’s biggest risers

PLYMOUTH, Michigan – It might just be meaningless summer hockey for most, but the Hlinka Gretzky Cup can be huge for draft prospects looking to impress NHL scouts.