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Koivu is Anaheim bound
Koivu is Anaheim bound
The deal: 1 years, $3.25 million The longtime captain of the Montreal Canadiens has decided to take his game to SoCal! Saku Koivu signed a 1-year deal with the Ducks today, joining his good friend Teemu Selanne. Koivu reportedly had offers from the Wild and Devils, among others, but ...
Koivu said he didn't want to get in brother's way; update on Sergei Zubov's future
sports.espn.go.com — NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central.... • NHL Rumor Central For the record,... (more) Koivu said he didn't want to get in brother's way; ...
Ducks land free-agent center Koivu
ducks.freedomblogging.com — The Ducks are set to announce shortly the signing of unrestricted free-agent center Saku Koivu to a... one-year, $3.25 million contract. Koivu, captain of the Montreal Canadiens the past nine seasons, will be reunited in Anaheim with his longtime friend ... (more) Ducks land free-agent center Koivu
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Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens after 13 seasons to join the Anaheim Ducks.
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Saku Koivu: Montreal Canadiens Fans Will Miss YouBleacher Report - NHL
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