Saku Koivu Signs With Ducks, I’m Not Happy
July 8, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Montreal Canadiens, NHL, News
Saku Koivu spent all of his 13 years in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens and become the second-longest serving captain in the team’s history (nine seasons – Jean Beliveau led for 10 years). Now, he’s been signed by the Anaheim Ducks who offered him a one-year, $3.25 million contract.
I know some people are glad that he’ll get to play with Teemu Selanne. Many Habs fans had hoped they would become teammates but not with the Ducks, of course. They worked well together when they helped Finland capture the silver medal at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin so hopefully …read more
Ducks Lose Beauchemin for Season!
November 17, 2008 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Anaheim Ducks, Fan Fare, Injuries, News, Players
It looks like Francois Beauchemin will be out of the lineup for at least six months which, basically, means he will miss this entire season. I find that really unfortunate since the Anaheim Ducks defenceman was off to a relatively good start this year, posting four goals and one assist in 18 games. He clearly was an important member of the team as well since he was tied for second in terms of the amount of time he spent on the ice.
Beauchemin suffered a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee after an overtime loss to the …read more
