MIKKO
KOIVU
#9 -
C
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
213 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Nov 5, 2005
Born
Mar 12, 1983
(41 yrs)
Turku, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Minnesota in 2001 (1/6).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-02-09 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2021-01-25 |
Missed 6 games (covid-19).
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| 2021-01-13 |
COVID-19, injured reserve.
|
| 2020-10-10 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a one-year contract.
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| 2020-10-09 |
Declared free agent.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2011-12 (Injured) |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2006 (Finland) |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2014 (Finland), 2010 (Finland) |
Scouting Report
Had great size for the center position and played a top-notch two-way game. Smart, he led by example. Skated well and was extremely determined. Scored goals in the clutch. His instincts helped make players around him better. Was prone to prolonged scoring slumps. Upped his level of physical play over time, and had the size to do so, but was not a natural at it. Was also not a natural finisher, nor was he an elegant skater at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Quality two-way center and leader.
