Mikko Koivu is a 70+ Point Center

Mikko Koivu is the younger brother of Saku Koivu and currently the top player on the struggling Minnesota Wild.  Me and a buddy were arguing recently about whether Koivu is a keeper in our hockey pool.  I say he is a definite keeper because he will get between 70 and 80 points for the next several season, while my buddy says he is only a 60 point guy.

Koivu has been improving ever since he entered the NHL leading up to his 67 point performance last season over 79 games.  This season he already has 16 points in 17 games, which means he is on pace for 77 points.  Not to mention he has been doing this on a struggling Minnesota Wild team that is 5th worst in the league in goals per game.  The Wild are starting to pick up their game and perform closer to their potential, which is battling for the final playoff spot in the West.  When the team gets going, you can expet Koivu to at least match his current production if not increase it.

Mikko plays in all situations for the Wild and averages around 19 minutes a game, which is a very good amount for a forward in the NHL.  He is on the first powerplay unit and will be played in all key situations when the team needs goals.  Koivu was recently named the captain of the team and so far he has handled this responsibility extremely well and his production and the teams improvement are both proof of this.

I consider Mikko one of the top 10 centers in the game and I’m sure he will be a force for Finland at the Olympics this winter.  Finland doesn’t have great odds when it comes to winter olympics betting, but they definitely have a shot with Koivu leading them.  You can bet on Finland or any other team at BetCRIS.  Just make sure you use a BetCRIS bonus code when signing up in order to receive the best initial deposit bonus available.