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Saku Koivu is really proud of his son Aatos, who was drafted by the Habs.

PLYMOUTH, MI - FEBRUARY 6: Aatos Koivu #12 of Team Finland looks on during U18 Five Nations Tournament between Finland and Sweden at USA Hockey Arena on February 6, 2024 in Plymouth, Michigan. (Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

As we all know, Aatos Koivu, son of former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu, was selected in the 3rd round by the Habs.

Many fans were hoping to see Quebecer Justin Poirier selected with the 70th overall pick, but in the end it was the Finn who heard his name called.

The Koivu family was not present at the draft and learned the news from the comfort of home.

Saku Koivu hugged his son and told him he was so proud of him:

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As Priyanta Emrith reports, Aatos and his father are expected to sit down with the Tricolore tomorrow to discuss Saku’s experiences in Montreal.

Also, one question that came up following Koivu’s selection at No. 70 is whether the young Finn will attend the Habs’ development camp this September.

Priyanta Emrith confirmed that Koivu won ‘t be attending and that we’ll have to wait until next year before seeing him play in Montreal.

Aatos Koivu maintains that he’s used to the pressure because of his father’s career.

He knows there’s no rush right now and wants to take his time to develop in the best possible way.

I can’t wait to see him in Montreal, though.

Overtime

– Justin Poirier was finally selected in the 5th round, 156th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes.

– The Quebecer wants to make other teams regret not picking him before.

– I agree with the Habs’ 78th overall pick on this one.

– Listen now.