Will it be possible that the 10-year captain might be back with the Montreal Canadiens this year? Even though Bob Gainey told everyone that he won't be back?
According to rumors from Eklund, this possibility is getting more and more possible. Eklund's source is a close friend of Saku in Finland, he says that Saku is extremely loyal guy and deep down inside of him, he wants to finish his career as a Montreal Canadiens. He is also very happy with the signings by Bob Gainey in the last few days. Source
According to rumors from Eklund, this possibility is getting more and more possible. Eklund's source is a close friend of Saku in Finland, he says that Saku is extremely loyal guy and deep down inside of him, he wants to finish his career as a Montreal Canadiens. He is also very happy with the signings by Bob Gainey in the last few days. Source
Saku Koivu would love to finish his career by playing with his younger brother Mikko, but the negociation with the Wild organization has slowed down and getting less and less likely since Koivu is looking for a 4-year deal and the Wild are not ready to keep him for that long.
The other alternative would be to play with his compatriot and good friend Teemu Selanne in Anaheim. But, as Selanne has just declared to the media that this will be his last season in the NHL. TSN I am not so sure that Saku would want to sign a long term deal with a team where his best friend is retiring the year after.
There is also the possibility that he could go to Buffalo Sabres and join his best friend Craig Rivet. But, the question is, are the Sabres interested in his services? Also, would Saku Koivu want to join a team that is in decline in the last few years?
Or, he can just stay in Montreal and accept a lower salary to finish his career. I believe that Bob Gainey would not say no to him at a discount price of his calibre. Saku is still better than Tomas Plekanec and could possibly be the best 2nd line center in the league that one could find.
The other alternative would be to play with his compatriot and good friend Teemu Selanne in Anaheim. But, as Selanne has just declared to the media that this will be his last season in the NHL. TSN I am not so sure that Saku would want to sign a long term deal with a team where his best friend is retiring the year after.
There is also the possibility that he could go to Buffalo Sabres and join his best friend Craig Rivet. But, the question is, are the Sabres interested in his services? Also, would Saku Koivu want to join a team that is in decline in the last few years?
Or, he can just stay in Montreal and accept a lower salary to finish his career. I believe that Bob Gainey would not say no to him at a discount price of his calibre. Saku is still better than Tomas Plekanec and could possibly be the best 2nd line center in the league that one could find.
I'd take Koivu back for sure....
ReplyDeleteBut, keep in mind that's it's only a rumour.
Yes, you are right, it is just a rumour and we never know how good is his source. The chances are very slim, but I just wanted to say that coming back with the Habs could be an interesting option for Saku.
ReplyDelete