After his team’s win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, Martin St-Louis had a chance to meet his favorite player from when he was little: Mats Naslund.
“I had already met him during an autograph session at Rousseau Sports in Laval. He was there with Kjell Dahlin. He gave the children autographs, St-Louis said after his team’s training session on Sunday. My father brought me along and I took a photo in between. Mats was my idol. I’m glad to have met him in a different context. That’s an important reason why I’m here. He inspired me.”
During their respective careers, Naslund and St-Louis both wore the number 26. It’s probably a lucky number because they’ve had great moments as players.