Confirmed with Link: Mikko Koivu signed 1 yr/1.5 mil

[CBJWerenski8]

Haha, no, just hearing about Mikko from Wild fans.



Mikko is not the same defensively as he used to be, he'll still be good at it but he's so damn slow. He has two advantages on Wennberg - leadership and he's cheap. For that caphit I don't mind it because he'll probably be a good voice and maybe be able to play a bigger veteran role in the playoffs. I would not assume he'll be in our top 9 forwards.

He was literally a Selke finalist 2-3 years ago. Defensive ability just doesn't fall off a cliff. He's still elite defensively but he's slow as balls. So yeah, a completely sheltered defensive role.

 

[AndBoomGoesTheCannon]

Can he coach powerplay?

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

Seems like the definition of a Torts player

 

[majormajor]

He was literally a Selke finalist 2-3 years ago. Defensive ability just doesn't fall off a cliff. He's still elite defensively but he's slow as balls. So yeah, a completely sheltered defensive role.

That sounds more like a 4th line C. Wennberg could have played against anyone, I don't think Koivu is going to take all of those minutes.

 

[Crede777]

He may be a stop gap or this might be an attempt to entice him to join the team post-retirement.

 

[Finner]

Texier - PLD - Atkinson
Nyqvist - Domi - Björkstrand
Granlund - Koivu - Nash
Foligno - Jenner - Grigorenko/Bemström

Jones - Pietrangelo
Werenski - Savard
Gavrikov - Harrington/Kukan

Looks pretty decent to me...

Pietro is going to Vegas and that offence screams elite shooter.

?!?!?!? - PLD - Tex

Nyquist - Domi - Bjorky

Cam - Grigorenko - Bem/Foudy

Jenner - Koivu - Foligno.

 

[pled]

I asked for it here at the deadline. I guess I got my wish late ?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

That sounds more like a 4th line C. Wennberg could have played against anyone, I don't think Koivu is going to take all of those minutes.

Koivu might not be able to keep up in the offensive zone, but he can still keep up in the defensive zone. I think Koivu can play against (most) top lines as the primary shutdown center.

Foligno-Koivu-Bemstrom sounds like a decent third line to me. With Grigorenko-Jenner-Nash as a 4th.

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

Pietro is going to Vegas and that offence screams elite shooter.

?!?!?!? - PLD - Tex

Nyquist - Domi - Bjorky

Cam - Grigorenko - Bem/Foudy

Jenner - Koivu - Foligno.

Taylor Hall would really tie the room together.

 

[jonlin]

Koivu might not be able to keep up in the offensive zone, but he can still keep up in the defensive zone. I think Koivu can play against (most) top lines as the primary shutdown center.

Foligno-Koivu-Bemstrom sounds like a decent third line to me. With Grigorenko-Jenner-Nash as a 4th.

I`m amazed that some CBJ fans disapprove with this? Koivu at 1,5M is a VERY good addition. And no, I dont mean you

 

[georgiabluejacket]

Texier - PLD - Atkinson
Nyqvist - Domi - Björkstrand
Granlund - Koivu - Nash
Foligno - Jenner - Grigorenko/Bemström

Jones - Pietrangelo
Werenski - Savard
Gavrikov - Harrington/Kukan

Looks pretty decent to me...

Looks like you play too much NHL 20 to me. You got our 3rd line center playing 1st line wing. Our shut down 4th line center playing wing. 3rd line wing playing center & 2 RHD playing on the top pair. Hell, why don't you put either Korpi or Elvis on our 3rd pairing D since positions have no purpose.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I`m amazed that some CBJ fans disapprove with this? Koivu at 1,5M is a VERY good addition. And no, I dont mean you

I think people are waiting for the "sexy" pickup. Koivu isn't a sexy pickup anymore. If this move came after, for example, a Taylor Hall signing, I think people would be pretty okay with it. But since this is first, after frustration yesterday about doing nothing and now stuff coming out about PLD and offer sheets. It's just timing.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[jonlin]

Looks like you play too much NHL 20 to me. You got our 3rd line center playing 1st line wing. Our shut down 4th line center playing wing. 3rd line wing playing center & 2 RHD playing on the top pair. Hell, why don't you put either Korpi or Elvis on our 3rd pairing D since positions have no purpose.

I`m not following CBJ close enough to know every players position. I do think that Koivu replaces either the 3-4C to wing. Can you put together every NHL-team on their right positions?

 

[georgiabluejacket]

I`m not following CBJ close enough to know every players position. I do think that Koivu replaces either the 3-4C to wing. Can you put together every NHL-team on their right positions?

No, which is why I don't post random made up lines on their boards

 

[jonlin]

I think people are waiting for the "sexy" pickup. Koivu isn't a sexy pickup anymore. If this move came after, for example, a Taylor Hall signing, I think people would be pretty okay with it. But since this is first, after frustration yesterday about doing nothing and now stuff coming out about PLD and offer sheets. It's just timing.

Well, ppl should be aware of that Koivu is quite liked in the league and that for example Granlund is pretty close with Koivu and Jarmo. This could be the chip that forces dominoes to fall? Jarmo is a pretty unpredictable guy. He is IMO a great GM

 

[Cowumbus]

Koivu better be 4C not the 3C. Not a fan but I get it.

Texier Dubois Bjorkstrand
Foligno Domi Atkinson
Jenner Grigorenko Bemstrom
Robinson Koivu Nash

Hoping we get someone to push the entire left side down one line.

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

This is out on the mains, and it looks like it has confirmation Mikko Koivu will bring a defensive presence down the middle and leadership to the young guys. Please bring Michael Granlund too...

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[thebus88]

EMBRACE THE MEDIOCRITY!!

 

[lilfedor]

Good depth and leadership move.

helps us at FO% and hopefully can help turn pld into a leader in the locker room.

 

[lilfedor]

EMBRACE THE MEDIOCRITY!!

Experience the pain of blue jackets hockey (points at camera)

 

[koteka]

I think Jarmo needed to get a Finn back after Nuti was traded

Somebody has to talk with his daughters so they can practice their Finnish.

 

[Aurinko]

He will be in every D-zone faceoff and do a great job at that.

I don't think CBJ are the contender he was looking for, but Jarmo knows him well and probably convinced him in joining. He is not join for money or fame thats for sure.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Wait, I knew he was old but he's damaged goods too?