96warrior 11 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Koivu A Duck Blog: KK Hockey By Paul 07/08/09 at 01:33 PM ET | Comments (0) via Dan Wood of Ducks Blog, The Ducks are set to announce shortly the signing of unrestricted free-agent center Saku Koivu to a one-year, $3.25 million contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=284086 Good for Saku, Montreal is going to be a s***hole next year, whereas the Ducks could be competitive, they have a worse defence, but better scoring depth this season (Getzlaf, Ryan, Perry, Koivu, Lupul, Selanne, Ebbett, Christensen, etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 This could give the Ducks a legitimate second-line scoring threat. Ryan/Getzlaf/Perry, Lupul/Koivu/Selanne is quite strong. Their defense definitely took a big step backwards, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Koivu got so much crap from Montreal fans, now he can just chill out and play his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 He might find his magic with Selanne again Good for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 He and Selanne can go off into the sunset together after the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 This was pretty much expected. I could never have seen him in Minnesota competing for the same spot with his brother. And I really think Koivu-Selanne will be a excellent combination, no matter who's the third wheel. They've always have good chemistry even though they haven't played that much together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 What a culture shock for him that will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) My friend in Alaska has two Siberian Huskies from the same litter. He named them Saku and Koivu. True story. Edit: He's hates the Ducks, though. Edited July 8, 2009 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Weird. I thought Toronto would offer him a contract since they have absolutely NOTHING UP FRONT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p_diddy_datsyuk_13 2 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Not a bad move for either party... Koivu needs a fresh start, and Anaheim needs some experienced playmakers at center for the second and third lines... that was their week link this past year in the playoffs, as they heavily relied on one line... With Lupul coming back, likely on the second line, they need someone to center his line which could either have Selanne or Bobby Ryan on the other wing... Even though they lost some defense this offseason, I think that with their improved offense, they have a chance to contend. Watch out for them!! Ryan/Getzlaf/Perry Selanne/Koivu/Lupul Niedermeyer/Whitney Wisniewski/Brookbank Even though their defense isn't as offensive as it has been for the last couple years, I expect them to be very good/ dangerous... expect them to add another d-man too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 great signing for the ducks.. only 3.25! nice. will be interesting to see saku and teemu play together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 All i can say is... SEXY TIME!... sign Wizzy and then I am 100% happy. I expect alot out of teemu and koivu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Noodle 39 14 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 But i love Koivu!! Sigh... can't believe he's a Duck.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Awesome, another player that I always loved and now have to hate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Awesome, another player that I always loved and now have to hate... come to the dark side... it is much easier to love then to hate.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckboy6 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Great Signing in my opinion. Secondary scoring was the difference between the Red Wings Being in the cup final over the ducks and it is now addressed. Defense is weaker. Once we get Wiz resigned we'd need one more Dman. someone like Seidenberg or Morris. Should be interesting to see how things pans out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 I've never understood how anyone could think of him as a star player, but he's an improvement to their lack of scoring depth. He was a lousy captain, though, if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Looking at his stats from last year, I don't know how he got another NHL contract In 65 games he had 16 wins, 34 losses and 50 ties, with a 4% save percentage and a 44 goals against average. The Canadiens must've really loved him if they didn't shelve him 3 games into the season last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 9, 2009 I think thats total, not ties O.o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 So disappointed in this signing. I love Saku, so I'm heartbroken to see him in Anaheim. Like others have said though, hopefully he and Teemu tear it up together. I'm sure they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
