Habs Daily: Koivu’s Good Start, Revisiting The Suzuki Trade

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News

2024 third-round pick Aatos Koivu registered his first point of the season for TPS, the same team his father Saku played for prior to making his NHL debut in 1995-96. Koivu was used on the fourth line, playing on the right wing rather than centre.

Tuesday marked the six-year anniversary of the trade that saw former Max Pacioretty join the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a very healthy return that included current captain Nick Suzuki. The entire Pacioretty saga was messy, but thanks to a little luck, the trade set the tone for the team’s current direction. [Habs Trades: How Luck Influenced The Suzuki – Pacioretty Deal]

Speaking of the captain, he was looking very sharp at the NHL’s media tour.

Oh captain, my captain.

Nick Suzuki at the NHL Player Media Tour. pic.twitter.com/pzYOLIu1Dr

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 10, 2024

Lane Hutson is one of the many Canadiens prospects who will attempt to earn a roster spot, along with fellow rookie defencemen Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher. [Canadiens]

Alex Newhook joined the chorus of Canadiens voices excited by the recent acquisition of sniper Patrik Laine.

Alex Newhook on his new Habs teammate Patrik Laine.

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— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) September 10, 2024

National Hockey Now Network

In the first indication since the two sides promised to keep all talks private, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tipped his hand Monday during a national media tour for NHL star players in Las Vegas, and all signs point to a new contract. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

The 2024-25 season is rapidly approaching, and after a down season last year expectations are high once again for the New Jersey Devils. Last year showed that team progression isn’t always linear, setting up an important campaign for the Devils. [New Jersey Devils]

Everyone is going to be watching Calum Ritchie at the Rookie Faceoff this weekend. He’s the top prospect for the Avalanche, and probably the best prospect the team has had play in this tournament other than Bowen Byram. You don’t need me telling you to keep an eye out for Ritchie. [Ottawa Senators]