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Mikko Koivu

Legendary Players, Weird Jerseys

Adam Kierszenblat | November 30, 2022

There is a lot of player movement in the NHL, even amongst franchise legends. Whether it be through free agency, trade or an expansion draft, fans have seen some of…

Minnesota Wild Roundtable: Thanksgiving Edition

Mariah Stark (Holland) | November 24, 2022

It’s American Thanksgiving and while many families are gathered around their dinner tables enjoying family time, great food, and remembering everything they’re thankful for, the Minnesota Wild will be doing…

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2001

Devon Platana | August 11, 2022

In the previous installment of this series, we took a look at the Minnesota Wild’s first-ever draft in 2000. Aside from Marian Gaborik and Nick Schultz, the team’s selections that…

Wild’s Night Honoring Koivu Tarnished by Loss to Predators

Mariah Stark (Holland) | March 14, 2022

The Minnesota Wild faced the Nashville Predators to start their nine-game homestand on Sunday. It was an emotional evening as the organization retired the first jersey in franchise history. He…

Wild Honor Koivu’s Leadership & Contributions with Jersey Retirement

Mariah Stark (Holland) | March 14, 2022

In a ceremony that didn’t leave many dry eyes in the arena, the Minnesota Wild retired their first jersey in franchise history on Sunday which belonged to their first permanent…

Wild Top 10 Players All-Time: No. 1 Mikko Koivu

Mariah Stark (Holland) | August 25, 2021

The Minnesota Wild department at The Hockey Writers wrote up a series that looked into the franchise’s top 10 players all-time in honor of their 20th anniversary last season. THW’s…

Long-Time Wild Captain Mikko Koivu Announces Retirement

Aaron Heckmann | February 9, 2021

It was unexpectedly announced Tuesday afternoon that veteran center Mikko Koivu is retiring from the NHL. The 16-year veteran and long-time Minnesota Wild captain parted ways with the Wild after…

Blue Jackets’ New Acquisitions Starting to Settle In

Mark Scheig | January 29, 2021

The Columbus Blue Jackets need contributions from everybody on the roster. On Thursday night against the Florida Panthers, two of their newest players contributed in an important way. Big First…

Minnesota Wild Top 5 Fan Favorites

Mariah Stark (Holland) | December 23, 2020

The Minnesota Wild have had a lot of players go through their lockerroom over their 20 seasons of existence and many of them made a name for themself in the…

Koivu’s Departure Leaves a Big Void to Fill for Wild

Mariah Stark (Holland) | October 28, 2020

Mikko Koivu’s name has become synonymous with the Minnesota Wild over the last 15 seasons. He’s the only player to have spent more than 10 seasons in Minnesota and was…

Blue Jackets Offseason Receives Mixed Reviews

Mark Scheig | October 12, 2020

Many in the hockey world myself included thought the Columbus Blue Jackets were on the verge of something big. It was easy to see why. In advance of the opening…

Names Most Connected to Oilers Heading Into NHL Free Agency

Jim Parsons | October 8, 2020

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for the opening of free agency on Friday, there are a number of rumors circulating around the team. The Oilers have a few needs, among…

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