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From Saku's shadow to the Xcel smell: Mikko Koivu reflects on his career as the Wild prepare a weekend celebration - The Athletic
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Saturday Habs Headlines: Saku Koivu's number 11 to be retired by Finnish national team - Eyes On The Prize
![Former Montreal Canadiens Andre Savard (R) watches with current team captain Saku Koivu as his jersey is retired in Montreal, November 18, 2006. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA Stock Photo - Alamy Former Montreal Canadiens Andre Savard (R) watches with current team captain Saku Koivu as his jersey is retired in Montreal, November 18, 2006. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E8FWP0/former-montreal-canadiens-andre-savard-r-watches-with-current-team-captain-saku-koivu-as-his-jersey-is-retired-in-montreal-november-18-2006-reuterschristinne-muschi-canada-2E8FWP0.jpg)
Former Montreal Canadiens Andre Savard (R) watches with current team captain Saku Koivu as his jersey is retired in Montreal, November 18, 2006. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA Stock Photo - Alamy
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