The Minnesota Wild have relied on their captain to carry them through the good times and the bad for the better part of 13 years now. Mikko Koivu has been a 40 point player for the entirety of his career, only failing to reach the mark in his rookie season and in the lockout shortened 2012-13 year.
One year removed from back-to-back 50+ point seasons, Koivu has provided 4 points through 5 games this year and has been one of the most consistent players on the ice so far. Is it too soon to start suggesting he be removed from his Top 2 center role?