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Mikko Koivu won't return tonight in Columbus; Thursday the target

Found February 07, 2012 on Star Tribune:
PLAYERS: Mikko Koivu,  Niklas Backstrom,  Curtis Sanford
TEAMS: Minnesota Wild

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The Wild captain is in Columbus, but he won't play. It's Niklas Backstrom vs. Curtis Sanford in goal tonight..
Original Story: http://www.startribune.com/sports/wil...
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Koivu to miss Tuesday's game at Columbus

Via Fox Sports North  |  February 07, 2012
TUESDAY'S STORY LINE: Mikko Koivu's return will have to wait at least one more game. Head Coach Mike Yeo said the decision to keep Koivu out of the lineup was made this morning. Koivu, who has missed seven games with an upper body injury, could likely return Thursday at home against Vancouver. "He wants to play, but he needs a couple more days. I think we are fairly...

Koivu's return should help Setoguchi improve

Via Fox Sports North  |  February 08, 2012
WEDNESDAY'S STORY LINE: "He had a great practice today and was involved in every battle drill," said Mike Yeo when speaking of Wild Captian Mikko Koivu after practice today. Yeo also considered Koivu's practice encouraging, but neither Yeo or Koivu would indicate if the captain will be in the lineup for tomorrow's big game against the division-leading Canucks...

Wild sign Prosser to a two-year, one-way deal

Via Fox Sports North  |  February 06, 2012
ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Wild have signed 25-year old defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year, one-way contact extension. Prosser, an Elk River native, has six assists in 23 games for Minnesota this season, 20:37 minutes of ice time, fourth among all rookies. The extension begins next season and is a one-way contract, meaning Prosser's time with the Wild is now secure after...

Wild sign Prosser to 2-year extension

Via AP on Fox  |  February 06, 2012
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension. The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coach Mike Yeo has praised his poise and ability to implement the new system that has been installed. The team announced the deal on Monday. Prosser grew up...

Wild sign D Nate Prosser to 2-year extension

Via AP on Fox  |  February 06, 2012
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year contract extension. The 25-year-old Prosser has six assists in 23 games for the Wild this season. The Wild are 14-7-2 with the rookie in the lineup, and coach Mike Yeo has praised his poise and ability to implement the new system that has been installed. The team announced the deal on Monday. Prosser grew up...

Wild C Koivu to miss Tuesday's game with Blue Jackets

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  February 07, 2012
Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu won't play in Tuesday's contest versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.It will be the eighth straight game he's missed with a shoulder injury.The Wild captain suffered the injury in a Jan. 14 contest with the St. Louis Blues.The 28-year-old has nine goals and 24 assists in 41 games this season.Wild head coach Mike Yeo said Koivu could return...

Goalie coach seeking solution to Backstrom's shootout woes

Via Star Tribune  |  February 07, 2012
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Prosser signs two-year extension with Wild

Via ESPN  |  February 06, 2012
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Via Miami Herald  |  February 06, 2012
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Via Star Tribune  |  February 07, 2012
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GAME DAY: vs. Minnesota

Via nhl.com  |  February 07, 2012
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February 19th Game Time Changed

Via nhl.com  |  February 07, 2012
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Via nhl.com  |  February 07, 2012
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