After six seasons in the NHL, Koivu was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in September 2001 and missed practically the entire 2001 02 NHL season. He made an amazing recovery and was able to return for the playoffs, leading the Canadiens to an unlikely first-round upset of the number one-ranked Boston Bruins. For his courage and off-ice team leadership while undergoing cancer treatment, he was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy following the 2002 playoffs. He followed up in the 2002 03 NHL season by scoring his career best single-season point total with 71 (21 goals, 50 assists) to that date. The 2006 07 was Koivu's seventh season as the Canadiens captain. His continued tenure seems to have ended a supposed curse of Habs captains. During a ten-year span from 1989 to 1999, six captains were traded away.

On 18 October 2008, Koivu moved up to number 7th on the Canadiens all-time assist list over the legendary Maurice "Rocket" Richard in a game against the Phoenix Coyotes. Koivu netted one and assisted on two from newly-acquired linemate Alex Tanguay when the Habs beat Coyotes 4-1. Koivu would continue his strong performance with a goal in the following game against the Florida Panthers on 20th of October, 2008. The goal marked as his 600th career point in the NHL. As of the conclusion of the 2008 09 season, Koivu is the longest serving captain in team history, tied with Jean B liveau.

COLLECTABLE: SIGNED SAKU KOIVU MONTREAL CANADIENS JERSEY (RED)


Autographed Saku Koivu Jersey. The jersey is semi-pro, CCM, KOHO, or Reebok, with name and numbers sown on.

PROFESSIONAL JERSEY FRAMING
PROFESSIONAL FRAME (as seen above) $400 add extra puck $15 custom frame color $25 to $100 add extra photograph $25 custom plaque $20 NOTE: Location of puck, photo, plaque & pins is customizable.

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