Canadiens: Alex Kovalev turned down an evening to be honoured at the Bell Centre

Alex Kovalev was an excellent player for the Canadiens.
No, he didn’t spend 10 years in town. No, he wasn’t necessarily here in his prime. Yes, he left for Ottawa because of a contract dispute. And yes, he only gave of himself when he felt like it.
But what a player he was.
Through his great talent and some memorable moments, he has his place in the history of the Canadiens in the 21st century. And Geoff Molson is fully aware of that.
Why do I say this?
Because, according to Sergei D