Aatos Koivu Embraces Canadiens Dream While Honoring Father’s Legacy and Building His Own Path - Sports Al Dente

Canadiens Prospect Rankings – No.18 Aatos Koivu

The post Canadiens Prospect Rankings – No.18 Aatos Koivu appeared first on Montreal Hockey Now. The top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospects, as voted by Habs fans, continues with a familiar name, forward Aatos Koivu. As a reminder, to qualify for our list, Habs prospects must under 24 years old and have fewer than 75 NHL games under their belt. 18. Aatos Koivu, Centre, Shoots Right, 19, TPS/TPS U20, 6’0″, 170 lb. Picked 70th overall in 2024 Few fami…

Aatos Koivu Embraces Canadiens Dream While Honoring Father’s Legacy and Building His Own Path - Sports Al Dente

Aatos Koivu experienced a dream come true when he wore the Montreal Canadiens jersey for the first time at their development camp this month. The 19-year-old Finnish forward, selected in the third round (No. 70) of the 2024 NHL Draft, described the moment as surreal. Koivu took a moment to admire the iconic jersey before putting it on, reflecting on a lifelong dream to follow in his father’s footsteps. For Aatos, it wasn’t just another practice—…