Russostrib: Sources: Koivu’s deal is 7 years, $47.25 million. $6.75 AAV, no-trade, 5 signing bonuses throughout. Richest deal in #mnwild history

That’s a lot of cash.

none of this lebron-esque crap. just sign the deal. do work.

I know Koivu’s the kind of guy who never takes a shift off and this deal is very much worth IMO, but I hope it doesn’t bite us in the ass at one point because this is a MASSIVE contract and a no-trade one at that.

That said, 7 more years of Kaptain K is gonna be SWEEEEET :)

I found out at work. My brother texted me and told me the news and I jumped up in the air and screamed YAY. My coworkers were like wtf haha and I had to tell them the Wild resigned their captain. Great news! Way to go Fletch!

2011-2012 $7,290,000
2012-2013 $5,400,000
2013-2014 $7,290,000
2014-2015 $5,400,000
2015-2016 $7,290,000
2016-2017 $5,400,000
2017-2018 $9,180,000

WTH?! I’m curious to hear the strategy behind this crazy contract because it looks like they knew they wanted a 6.75mil contract but wasn’t sure about the details so they just threw darts at a dart board…

So glad he’s staying. :)

Day. Made. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!

- Koivu became the Wild’s true #1 center since the 08/09 season so his 05-06 (21 points) and 06-07 (54 points) is him being a 2nd-3rd liner
- Until 09-10 season, Wild played Lemaire style trap where centermen are suppose to hang back and be the 3rd defensive player. Koivu scored 42pts in 57 games and 67pts in 79 games.
- 09-10 Wild struggled to change from trap style to offensive style. Koivu scored 71 pts in 80 games with a team struggling to understand the team system…
- He is the Wild’s captain
- He’s our #1 center
- He’s our #1 PP center
- He’s our #1 PK center
- He’s our #1 5-3, PP or PK center
- Logged #1 TOI for a Wild forward
- Best faceoff % for the Wild
- Most shots by Wild player (246, 2nd place is only 175)
- Tied for 1st for Wild forward in shots blocked
- Scored only 8 points on PP, meaning 63 points he made during regular minutes
- Linemates were Brunette (one of the slower players in the NHL) and Miettinen (who should only be a third liner)
- #1 center for Finnish national team
- Kills 7 UFA years.

What other roles besides #1 defenseman and starting goalie can Koivu not fill?
Koivu’s offensive numbers is expected to increase. Next year, no idea. Within those 7 years, definately. So as Koivu gets better wingers, the offense gets more spread out and as the team grasping the idea of an offensive style better, I think Koivu’s norm of 70pts should increase as the team gets better.

Thanks, Mikko!