Saku Koivu

“It's always special to play for your country.”

“I'm not a guy who's going to score 40 or 50 goals. I'm a guy who is going to be a leader, a guy who is going to be a good two-way player.”

“There's always a new challenge to keep you motivated.”

“It's not about the coach and it's not about the players. It's about the team.”

“You always want to be better than you are. No matter what, I think that's important.”

“The support I received from the fans, my teammates, and the organization was unbelievable. It gave me strength.”

“Every game is a new opportunity to prove yourself.”

“It's an honor to be the captain of the Montreal Canadiens, but it's also a big responsibility.”

“When you go through what I've been through, you have a different perspective on life.”

“You learn from your mistakes, and you try to be a better person and a better player.”

“I've always tried to lead by example, on and off the ice.”