TORONTO (CP) – Matt Stajan knows deep in his heart that his future lies with the AHL’s St. John’s Maple Leafs but he doesn’t want to leave Toronto without making a statement.

Patrice Brisebois may not have many fans in Montreal, but thankfully the new GM is one of them.

Canadiens’ GM Bob Gainey announced Friday that captain Saku Koivu has agreed to a two-year contract with the team for the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 seasons.