Saku Koivu's Number 11 Retired | Montreal Canadiens News

TPS Turku is retiring Saku Koivu’s number 11 on October 24th, honoring his legendary career that spanned Finland and the NHL. Drafted by Montreal in 1993, Koivu exploded onto the scene with 45 points as a rookie and later became a Canadiens staple, scoring 641 points in 792 games. His Finnish roots were equally impressive, with standout seasons at TPS before his NHL debut. Even during the 2004-05 lockout, he returned to Finland and kept producing. But beyond the stats, Koivu’s true legacy lies in his resilience—he battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and returned to the ice in 2002 to roaring applause from fans. Though his number won’t grace the Bell Centre, this Finnish honor celebrates a career of grit, skill, and heart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33400f7d6db64926