Guest JL Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 11 Saku Koivu Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest habs_fan1160 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I see Saku doing good things this year. He's a big part of the team and great inspiration not only to those on the team and in the NHL but to his fans, both young and old. He needs to step up and score more, but he's never been much of a scorer, he's been a playmaker. And I can't start criticizing his lack of scoring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JL Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 This guy has gone through so much in his career, I really tip my hat for him to attempt yet another courageous comeback after a serious eye injury! That's heart and dedication! Like many, I had my doubt about his leadership abilities but those doubts quickly vanished after Gainey (a former captain, great leader) signed him after having discussions with Carbonneau (another former captain, great leader). I trust that those two know a thing or two about leadership and they were in the dressing room and on the road with the guy and still signed him instead of letting walk as a free agent. I'll never forget that he replied to my email when I wished him the best in his fight with cancer... class act. I'll also never forget his ovation in Montreal the night of his comeback from this aweful illness. Good luck Saku in January, I'm confident you will have beaten the toughess competition when you get your final test. In hope that he gets his chance to hold the Cup up high as the Habs' captain before he retires! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-sanch Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 My favorite Hab of all time. Pointe Finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lecavalierrocks Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Koivu's gone thru so much with the habs...I think he's that player that will spend his career with the habs...he will wear the C in Montreal...until he retires!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-finest-fan Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Koivu's gone thru so much with the habs...I think he's that player that will spend his career with the habs...he will wear the C in Montreal...until he retires!!! I agree with you on this, I like him because he loves the kids of Montreal and not only the kids everyone out there, I know and I see alot of love in that guy on the ice and off, he is such a great true Captin he's the best!, althought I dont live there I think he is my Hero!. Captin K forever N for always, will be known in Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HuetFan4Life Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 NO question this man has cajones of steel, makes you realize how little you have acomplished with your own life, not to mention the stupid things we tend to whine about (waaaaaah my mercedes wont start!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-24 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 This guy has gone through so much in his career, I really tip my hat for him to attempt yet another courageous comeback after a serious eye injury! That's heart and dedication! Like many, I had my doubt about his leadership abilities but those doubts quickly vanished after Gainey (a former captain, great leader) signed him after having discussions with Carbonneau (another former captain, great leader). I trust that those two know a thing or two about leadership and they were in the dressing room and on the road with the guy and still signed him instead of letting walk as a free agent. I'll never forget that he replied to my email when I wished him the best in his fight with cancer... class act. I'll also never forget his ovation in Montreal the night of his comeback from this aweful illness. Good luck Saku in January, I'm confident you will have beaten the toughess competition when you get your final test. In hope that he gets his chance to hold the Cup up high as the Habs' captain before he retires! 8) enough said thats all we need to know right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-finest-fan Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 This guy has gone through so much in his career, I really tip my hat for him to attempt yet another courageous comeback after a serious eye injury! That's heart and dedication! Like many, I had my doubt about his leadership abilities but those doubts quickly vanished after Gainey (a former captain, great leader) signed him after having discussions with Carbonneau (another former captain, great leader). I trust that those two know a thing or two about leadership and they were in the dressing room and on the road with the guy and still signed him instead of letting walk as a free agent. I'll never forget that he replied to my email when I wished him the best in his fight with cancer... class act. I'll also never forget his ovation in Montreal the night of his comeback from this aweful illness. Good luck Saku in January, I'm confident you will have beaten the toughess competition when you get your final test. In hope that he gets his chance to hold the Cup up high as the Habs' captain before he retires! 8) I hope that he gets his chance to hold the CUP up high as the Habs Captian as well before he retires, we just got to show more support and let him know he can do this, I know he is better than great. We all have to believe in him and those other. I think they can finally get it. I really do BELIEVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindros_jr Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Saku is what every player strives to be. A great player on the ice and an even better person off it. Whenever anyone ever feels like they cant do something, they should just take a look at Saku. Months after cancer he comes back and leads the boys to an upset win over the Bruins in the playoffs. Are u kiddin me? I have no doubt that he will retire a a Hab and I do hope one day his #11 makes it into the rafters because he deserves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C.Ronaldo Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 i really hope he gets a chance to lift the cup one day...not many it not no one deserves it more then him right now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-finest-fan Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Saku is what every player strives to be. A great player on the ice and an even better person off it. Whenever anyone ever feels like they cant do something, they should just take a look at Saku. Months after cancer he comes back and leads the boys to an upset win over the Bruins in the playoffs. Are u kiddin me? I have no doubt that he will retire a a Hab and I do hope one day his #11 makes it into the rafters because he deserves it Yeah I hope his #11 makes it into the rafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hab Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Saku probably won't get his number retired. He won't be inducted in the HHOF He won't get 1000 points But he will be immortalized in Habs history Cheers to another season lead by Captain Saku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-finest-fan Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Saku probably won't get his number retired.He won't be inducted in the HHOF He won't get 1000 points But he will be immortalized in Habs history Cheers to another season lead by Captain Saku I wouldn't doubt him like that, you never know, there are chances he can make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindros_jr Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Saku probably won't get his number retired.He won't be inducted in the HHOF He won't get 1000 points But he will be immortalized in Habs history Cheers to another season lead by Captain Saku Having your number retired isnt all about numbers! For example look at Terry O'Reily with the Boston Bruins...He had what 600 points in his career but his number is retired for one of the original 6 clubs...His number was retired because he was the Boston Bruins...You have to look at everything. Saku entered the league in the clutching and grabbing stages when noone was putting up big numbers so you cant fault him for that. In the last 20-25 years how many people do you think Montreal will decide to put in the rafters? Roy is a given but after him who? Montreal will def. take a loooong look at putting Saku's number up there and I think he had a great chance. If they win the cup with him on the team then its a 100% chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JL Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Can the guy finish his career before we talk about hanging his jersey to the rafters? What's the poor guy going to wear? :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hab_in_Bermuda Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Koivu is my favorite player of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maad Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 i think saku is probably the most important player for the habs (not to take anything away from markov and others). some people complain he's not putting up big numbers, but his importance is way beyond numbers. his heart, dedication, leadership, things you can't measure, but you need them as much as you need numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Just Jen Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 It's amazing what an impact this man has on peoples lives. I'm yet to meet a hockey fan who has anything bad to say about him. Most of my friends are leaf fans and they all tell me that Koivu is the only reason they tolerate the Habs haha. I love that we have a captain that's more then just a player. He's the heart and soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miltie01 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Watch out, if he can stay healthy, Saku is going to boggle your mind this year. This will be a season of greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-24 Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 i think saku is probably the most important player for the habs (not to take anything away from markov and others). some people complain he's not putting up big numbers, but his importance is way beyond numbers. his heart, dedication, leadership, things you can't measure, but you need them as much as you need numbers when this guy goes down in game 3 of the playoffs and we loose 4 in a row to end our season and when ryder and higgins got lost without him yea you can say he is our most important player.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sportsfreak_39 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 I just read a TSN and Sportsnet scotuing report on Koivu and they rate him as a second line center. I'm asking on other teams is he a 1st line or 2nd line?List the teams and say 1st or not. Ex:Ottawa:Not Chicago:1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JL Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 I just read a TSN and Sportsnet scotuing report on Koivu and they rate him as a second line center. If Koivu played for Toronto, they'd have him as a number one center... as you know what TSN stands for, right? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs-24 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 yea.....toronto sports network hahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 He's actually gone down every year, before he was a franchise center, then he became a 1st line center, now 2nd line center (on the TSN profile). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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