Most Recent Mikko Koivu News
Koivu will return to his normal No. 1 center position between linemates Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi.
Expect Koivu to center the top line tonight. Through 45 games, the Wild's captain has 10 goals and 37 points.
March 22, 2012, 10:52 a.m.
Barring an issue that crops up in today's practice, Wild captain Mikko Koivu will return Thursday night against the Calgary Flames, General Manager Chuck Fletcher just confirmed to me.
Expect Koivu to center the top line tomorrow. Through 45 games, the Wild's captain has 10 goals and 37 points.
March 21, 2012, 1:03 p.m.
Yeo said Koivu "possibly" plays Thursday vs. #Flames, but with a laugh, "keep digging."
Through 45 games, he has 10 goals and 37 points. He should be an option within a week.
March 20, 2012, 12:28 p.m.
“@JnessRD21: @Russostrib think Mikko will play? I'm going to game. If u were a betting man what would u say?” I'd say no
Doesn't sound like Koivu will play tonight. Through 45 games, he has 10 goals and 37 points. He should be an option within a week.
March 19, 2012, 12:12 p.m.
Koivu still out.
Despite practicing on his normal line, Koivu won't play tonight. Through 45 games, he has 10 goals and 37 points. He should be an option within a week.
March 17, 2012, 1:34 p.m.
Koivu is on a line with Heatley and Setoguchi today at @mnwild practice.
Sounds like Koivu could be an option to play tomorrow afternoon. Through 45 games, he has 10 goals and 37 points.
March 16, 2012, 1:11 p.m.
Koivu, who has been out since Feb. 16 after re-injuring his shoulder, has been cleared for contact. And he went hard today in an up-tempo practice that included some battle drills.
Good to see Koivu back on the ice after getting shut down. Through 45 games, he has 10 goals and 37 points. He could be an option in a week or two.
March 15, 2012, 3:13 p.m.
#mnwild captain Mikko Koivu is back practicing with the team today (red jersey).
Good to see Koivu back on the ice after getting shut down. Through 45 games, he has 10 goals and 37 points. He could be an option in a week or two.
March 10, 2012, 11:32 a.m.
Mikko Koivu (upper body) will be held out of contact for 2 weeks and be re-evaluated then #mnwild
Koivu has already been out since February 16th, missing the last five games.
Feb. 28, 2012, 11:16 p.m.
Mikko Koivu skated before practice, Yeo said. He is feeling "better," but no timeframe announced yet #mnwild
Koivu has yet to practice with the team which indicates he is not quite ready. However, the captain shouldn't need too much help getting back into full swing once healthy.
Feb. 26, 2012, 12:04 p.m.
#mnwild place Mikko Koivu on IR retroactive to Feb. 16 (eligible to be activated for SJ game)
Just a paper move to get an extra roster spot. Koivu is expected to return within the next couple of games.
Feb. 24, 2012, 10:04 p.m.
Neither Josh Harding nor Mikko Koivu traveled with the @mnwild today.
Safe to rule out both players for the next two games.
Feb. 22, 2012, 2:03 p.m.
Koivu skated on own this morning
Again, better than not skating at all. The team's captain has 10 goals and 37 points in 45 games.
Feb. 22, 2012, 12:18 p.m.
No Koivu, Lundin or Stoner.
Koivu is not skating after skating yesterday. The team's captain has 10 goals and 37 points in 45 games.
Feb. 22, 2012, 11:23 a.m.
#mnwild Koivu went on the ice before practice today. No further update.
Certainly better than not skating at all. The team's captain has 10 goals and 37 points in 45 games.
Feb. 21, 2012, 1:05 p.m.
