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Monday Habs Headlines: Aatos Koivu hopes to follow Saku’s path

In today’s links, Aatos hopes to follow in Saku’s footsteps, Suzuki wedding pics, Happy Gilmore 2 Johnny Gaudreau tribute, and more.

Aug 3, 2024; Plymouth, MI, USA; Finland's forward Aatos Koivu (11) skates up ice against Sweden during the first period of the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • Aatos Koivu cherished the moment before slipping on his Habs’ jersey at development camp. [NHL]
  • Nick Suzuki shares photos of his wedding. [Montreal Gazette]
  • Former NHLer Maxime Talbot praises Suzuki saying he’s a “quiet leader like Sidney Crosby.” [MSN]
  • The likeliest odd men out on the Canadiens ahead of the 2025-26 season. [The Hockey Writers]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Adam Sandler subtly pays tribute to Johnny Gaudreau in Happy Gilmore 2. [House of Hockey]
  • Hockey Canada named roster for World Junior Summer Showcase. [TSN]
  • Buffalo Sabres and Conor Timmins agree to a two-year, $4.4-million deal. [Sportsnet]
  • Edmonton Oilers players who could get traded in 2025-26. [NY Times]
  • New teams have entered the conversation for potential destinations for Nazem Kadri. [Athlon Sports]

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