Mikko Koivu is a 13 year veteran, entering the first season on his 2-year 35+ contract that was signed last September. At 35 years old, he is still the most consistent member of the Minnesota Wild locker room, and the only man in franchise history to wear the “C” for more than 1 month at a time.
History
It seems so long ago now, but Mikko Koivu was actually the second ever 1st Round Draft Pick of the Minnesota Wild way back in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected 6th overall, but in hindsight has been the 3rd best player selected in that draft year.