Report: Koivu ready to walk away from Wild this offseason

According to a report from Minnesota Wild insider Michael Russo of The Athletic, Wild captain Mikko Koivu is content to walk away from his team in free agency this upcoming offseason in favour of returning to his native Finland to end his career.

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Something I keep hearing that Mikko Koivu confirmed when I asked: He would consider finishing his career in Finland if he still has fire left in his belly and doesn't re-sign with the #mnwild.

This is why I always refer to his "NHL career" when I write about retirement option
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 15, 2020

Koivu says he doesn't have a "clear answer" as to what his future is, but he'd be lying if he hadn't thought that this could be the way his NHL career ends

He is very hopeful this season resumes; some days he's more optimistic than others— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 15, 2020

Koivu’s two year, $11 million contract is set to expire June 30th but, with so much up in the air right now, it’s unclear exactly when he’ll be free to negotiate a new deal.

If this is indeed the end of Koivu’s career he’ll go down in history as one of the team’s all-time greatest players. Koivu holds several franchise records including games played (1028), assists (504) and points (709). He’s just 14 goals shy of Marion Gaborik’s all-time franchise goal record of 219, as well.

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