Mikko Koivu News

The WIld have announced that Mikko Koivu underwent ankle surgery, will miss at least a month.

The Wild are already without Zach Parise and Josh Harding for an unknown period of time. It will be a tough stretch for the Wild without their two top forwards and top goaltender. This also could hurt team Finland in the Olympics.

Mikko Koivu
Koivu (foot) has been placed on injured reserve.

Koivu was injured in Saturday's game after taking a shot to the foot. He has arguably been the Wild's best forward this season, so this is a huge loss for a team already without Josh Harding, Jared Spurgeon and Zach Parise. He is being re-evaluated today when a detailed report is expected to be released. For now he will miss a minimum of seven days. Erik Haula has been recalled.

Mikko Koivu
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.

Mikko Koivu
“@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.

Mikko Koivu
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.

Mikko Koivu
#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.

Mikko Koivu
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.

Mikko Koivu
The Wild plays the St. Louis Blues today at 1 p.m. I'm hearing it will be without captain Mikko Koivu, who is not on the trip.

Sounds like Koivu is too hurt to play today. The team's captain has 10 goals and 37 points in 45 games.

Mikko Koivu