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Aatos Koivu isn’t a name you hear mentioned all that often among the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects. That's not entirely surprising, since he didn't put up big numbers in the Finnish professional league last year (nine points in 47 games).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 23

Aatos Koivu is a prospect with top-6 potential, according to Grant McCagg

The Montreal Canadiens have a very strong pool of prospects, both on offense and defense. With so many young players still not playing for the big club, it's easy to overlook a few of them.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 11

Slaf’s face, Gally’s absence from practice, and Koivu’s military service

We can all agree that right now, there's one photo in particular that's going viral on X whenever people talk about last night's game at the Bell Centre.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 2

CMJ: Aatos Koivu will be left out tonight (even though he is healthy)

Before the start of the World Junior Championship, Aatos Koivu mentioned that he wanted to play a big role for Finland. Saku’s son wanted to be used in every way by his coach to show that he had the talent to play with the big boys.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 1

Here’s why Aatos Koivu only played 1:09 minutes yesterday

Did you notice Aatos Koivu last night? I didn’t notice him either. That’s because he was on the ice for Canada’s first two goals and then didn’t play again.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 28

Aatos Koivu admits it: it’s been a pretty tough season for him

When the Canadiens selected Saku’s son Aatos Koivu in the third round, we knew that the chances of him becoming as good as or better than his father were pretty slim (but not nil).

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 26

Aatos Koivu Has A Strong Performance in His WJC Debut

Montreal Canadiens prospect Aatos Koivu started the World Junior Championships with a great game with Finland in their 6-2 victory against Denmark in their opening game.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 26

2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Denmark vs. Finland

Finland has pulled off the first upset of the World Junior Championship, beating Denmark 6-2 in Minnesota. The Finns took a 3-1 lead in the first period, with Roope Vesterinen, Onni Kalto and Oliver Suvanto finding the back of the net.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 6, 2025

Expectations for Habs Forward Prospects in Europe

Many of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects over in Europe will see their seasons start over the next few days, and therefore, it seems like a good time to discuss expectations for some of the Canadiens’ more high-profile prospects over in Europe.

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.

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Michael Hage’s Dominance Clear at World Juniors Showcase

The World Junior Showcase showed the dominance of multiple Montreal Canadiens prospects this past week. After discussing Koivu’s play in the mini tournament earlier today, it is now time for a discussion on the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Michael Hage.

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 / August 3, 2025

Canadiens Prospect Earns Praise From Finnish Head Coach

Aatos Koivu is an interesting prospect for the Montreal Canadiens because, when he was drafted, the Koivu name stood out, of course, but he was viewed as a future bottom-six depth forward in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 1, 2025

WJSS: Aatos Koivu leads tournament with six goals in four games

All eyes were on Michael Hage’s performance at the World Juniors Summer Showcase, but Aatos Koivu stole the show! Hage has nothing to be ashamed of with three goals and an assist in three games, but Koivu simply exceeds all expectations.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 1, 2025

Canadiens Prospects Bring Fiery Energy to WJSS

Despite playing together during the Montreal Canadiens development camp, shortly after the 2025 NHL Draft, prospects Michael Hage and Aatos Koivu familiarized themselves with one another during the World Junior summer showcase competition.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 28, 2025

WJSS: Aatos Koivu continues to impress with Finland

Right now, the best young players in the world of hockey are taking part in the World Junior Summer Showcase, a summer camp that allows kids to leave a

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 18, 2025

Michigan goals: Aatos Koivu wants to make it in the NHL

When we think of the Habs’ prospects, Aatos Koivu’s name doesn’t automatically come to mind. Instead, we think of Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, David Reinbacher and Jacob Fowler.

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.