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240. Mikko Koivu

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240. Mikko Koivu

From Finland, Center, Mikko Koivu played 16 years in the NHL, all but seven Games of with were with the Minnesota Wild.

Over his career, Koivu scored 711 Points (709 in Minnesota), and had a three-year stretch (2008-09 to 2010-11) where he had at least 62 Points.  A solid playmaker, Koivu was equally adept at the defensive side of the rink.  Koivu enjoyed votes for the Frank J. Selke Award ten times, with four of them cracking the top ten in balloting.  Koivu might not have been an All-Star, but his contributions to the Wild are undeniable.

Like we said with Jussi Jokinen, Koivu is not likely to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but he could be a fringe candidate for the IIHF.  Koivu played in 77 Senior Games for Finland, winning medals at the Olympics, World Cup of Hockey and World Hockey Championships.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Turku, Finland
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2024
  • Position: Center
  • Games Played: 1035
  • Notable Statistics:

    206 Goals
    505 Assists
    711 Points
    +68 Plus/Minus
    594 PIM
    491 Blocked Shots*
    549 Hits*
    610 Takeaways*
    424 Giveaways*
    70.3 Point Shares

    59 Playoff Games
    11 Goals
    17 Assists
    28 Points
    -18 Plus/Minus
    38 PIM
    42 Blocked Shots*
    60 Hits*
    29 Takeaways*
    21 Giveaways*

    *These became official stats in the 2007-08 Season.
  • Played For: Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild
  • Non-NHL Teams:

    Team Finland (Olympics 2006 & 2010, World Cup of Hockey 2004 & 2016, World Hockey Championships 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 & 2016, World Junior Hockey Championships 2001 & 2002)
    TPS Turku (Finnish League)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (None) 
    Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Finland, 2006)
    Olympic Bronze Medal (1) (Finland, 2014)
    World Cup of Hockey Silver Medal (1) (Finland, 2004)
    World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Finland, 2011)
    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (2) (Finland, 2007 & 2016)
    World Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (3) (Finland, 2006 & 2008)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Finland, 2001)
    World Junior Hockey Championship Bronze Medal (1) (Finland, 2002)
    Finnish League Championship (1) (TPS 2001)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
    (8th in 2007-08, 4th in 2008-09, 3rd in 2016-17 & 5th in 2017-18)
    1 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finish
    1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish
  • Rankings: None

Should Mikko Koivu be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 25%
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