Saku Koivu honored pregame at the Bell Centre

The Canadiens organization honored Saku Koivu during a special pregame ceremony at the Bell Centre on Thursday night.
2014/12/18 vs. ANA

[@crowlee5111]

Saku had prob the three biggest standing ovations in habs history. Next to the one the rocket got. Him returning from cancer, him coming back when he played for the ducks and this. So deserving.

[@yjfuykyil]

My favourite hockey player of all time. Just so much class.

[@valmettirakkori2563]

Koivu brothers one of the best captains of whole NHL

[@tyemaddog]

I was too young to be a true Canadiens fan when they won their latest cup. For whatever reason, right when Saku came into the league joinging the Canadiens, I got behind him. He was and forever will be my favorite hockey player. And a huge part of why I became a die hard Canadiens fan still till this day and forever on! I am from BC Canada. A true role model. Thank you Saku!

[@Ella-queen97]

Those last words in French though...that got me into tears

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

One of the best captains in the history of this sport.

[@searats20]

Heartfelt speech! Way to go on an awesoem career Saku. Habs fans will forever love you Saku!

[@pietrosenerchia1786]

What a wonderful night it was..Saku forever... always remembered... cheers...

[@kingkrimson8771]

Brings me to tears every time I watch it

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

O Captain, My Captain 🙏

[@shahbat]

Thank you saku for an amazing hockey you will alwase be are player:)

[@mafiaboy23ca]

Always the greatest class. Thanks you Saku for the memories!

[@jojoin514]

Thanks for the memories Captain Saku and happy retirement! #GoHabsGo #Club1909 #CanadiensMtl

[@armanroxx]

Awesome, I love how he was playing for a different team for 5 years. Yet, he is still a memorable Montreal Canadien! #ThisBroughtMeToTears #Saku #Number11 And, I don't know if anyone agrees with me, but they should retire his jersey :P But maybe later.

[@Pokemon223223PlaysMC]

what about gally tho :b

[@williamboucher-goyette7785]

I agree ! :')

[@armanroxx]

Poke Plays Idk... :P

[@Ben0bs]

@@Pokemon223223PlaysMC he was probably the only player who coulve worn the number eleven after saku

[@MainOffenderKZ]

since i watch hockey, koivu is the only montreal canadiens captains i remember.

[@ayroau]

Look at the dang rosters! Legendary times...

[@jaredsweetapple2597]

Legend

Le plus grand de nos capitaines.

[@sweiland75]

A great player who should have won a Stanley Cup.

[@mikecohen3990]

Watch his son. Who knew on that night he’d be drafted by the Habs in 2024.

[@Hutsonforcalder]

He was

[@Petteri82]

The C was just always meant to be on this guy.

[@GillesPaquet-Allaire]

It's funny, because his young son Aatos is now a Montreal Canadiens too!

[@bjones7273]

Thank you Saku😢

[@KappaDaKappa]

Kiitos/Merci Saku.

[@alexwilliams4695]

Respect

[@jarmojokijarvi3761]

Le Capitain.

[@17tubemaster]

Thank you Saku #gohabsgo

[@rebeccaeskdale4457]

go habs go