Posts About "Mikko Koivu"
NHL Rumors: Wild, Flyers, Canadiens, More
December 4th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, we look at the likelihood Minnesota considers trading their captain, there is some good news out of the Nolan Patrick camp, and have the Montreal Canadiens spoke with Bob Hartley about coaching the team? Mikko Koivu a Trade Possibility? As the Minnesota Wild continue to dance in and out of the playoff...
Mikko Koivu Scores Shootout Winner, Wild Beat Stars 3-2
December 1st, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mikko Koivu capped a milestone game with the shootout winner. Playing in his 1,000th career game, the Minnesota captain reached 700th career points with a second-period assist, then scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker to help the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Sunday. Koivu, playing his 15th season...
Mikko Koivu: A Living History of the Minnesota Wild
July 30th, 2019 For many decades, it was not uncommon for a player to play his entire NHL career in one place. Since 1995, it has become improbable for all but a select few per generation. The idea itself is less business than romance; an obvious reason it’s certainly seen less today than even a decade or two ago. A player whose career essentially...
NHL News & Notes: Koivu, Demko & More
February 7th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Mikko Koivu will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, Thatcher Demko is set to miss approximately 10 days with a slight sprain and Josh Morrissey is out against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Related: NHL News & Notes: Boyle Trade, Murray, McLeod & More Koivu out for Season The...
Koivu out for Season
February 6th, 2019 Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has suffered a torn ACL ligament and meniscus in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season as a result, the team announced Wednesday. The issue occurred Tuesday when the Wild took on the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-4 shootout-loss. Koivu is expected to have surgery to repair these injuries...
Wheeler's New Deal in Central Division Context
September 7th, 2018 NHL teams expect a lot out of the player who dons their "C." Captains are not only expected to produce on the ice, but are also expected to help their teammates achieve their potential, make sure the team is tight-knit off the ice, mentor young players and teach them how to act professionally, be the face of the team and a good...
