Former Canadiens captain Koivu announces retirement after 18-year NHL career MONTREAL – Former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu has announced his retirement. Koivu, 39, played for Montreal from 1995 through 2009 and was captain from 1999 on. During his time with the Habs, the Finnish forward was diagnosed with… Author: sportallinfo Published: 10 settembre 2014 Categories: NHL