MIKKO KOIVU RUMORS & GOSSIP
Koivu's return isn't enough for Wild in loss
ST. PAUL, Minn. Captain Mikko Koivu's return to the Minnesota Wild lineup was supposed to be the spark that re-energized the slippingsquad.
However, after Thursday's 5-2 loss at home to the Northwest Division-leading Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota was again searching for answers.
Told that his players seemed upset following the game, coach Mike Yeo wondered why the attitude...
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Koivu’s Return Just in Time for Wild
It appears that Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu will finally be returning from a separated shoulder that he suffered against the St. Louis Blues on January 14th. Koivu has been battling to get back, and was thought to have a good chance of hitting the ice on Tuesday in the team’s 3-1 loss in Columbus, but that was not the case. However, forward Jed Ortmeyer...
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Koivu cleared to return for Wild
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing the last eight games with a left shoulder injury.
Wild coach Mike Yeo said before Thursday's game against Vancouver that he expected Koivu to be back on the first line, centering Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi to face the Canucks. That was the combination at the beginning of the season...
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Koivu returns to face Vancouver tonight
ST. PAUL, Minn. The wait and speculation is over. Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was activated from injured reserve Thursday and will be in the lineup when Minnesota hosts the Vancouver Canucks.
Koivu, who hasnt played since Jan. 14 because of a shoulder injury, has been skating in practice and for over a week, but hadnt been cleared to play. The Wild, who are tied for eighth...
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Wild captain Koivu cleared to return vs. Canucks
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the ice for Thursday's game against the Northwest Division rival Vancouver Canucks.
Koivu has missed eight games with a left shoulder injury, which he suffered on Jan. 14 versus the St. Louis Blues.
The 28-year-old Finn has collected nine goals and a team-leading 24 assists in 41 games this season.
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Koivu cleared to return for Wild after 8 games out
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing the last eight games with a left shoulder injury.
Wild coach Mike Yeo said before Thursday's game against Vancouver that he expected Koivu to be back on the first line, centering Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi to face the Canucks. That was the combination at the beginning of the season, but...
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Koivu's return should help Setoguchi improve
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...
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Koivu to miss Tuesday's game at Columbus
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...
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Wild C Koivu to miss Tuesday's game with Blue Jackets
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...
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Koivu returns to practice for the Wild
TUESDAY'S STORY LINE: As expected, Wild captain Mikko Koivu joined his teammates at practice for the first time since suffering an upper body injury on January 14th.
Koivu, who has 33 points in 41 games this season, was happy to be back with his team.
"It feels good, to be practicing with the rest of the team, mentally it is a lot more fun," said Koivu.
Koivu said...
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