Role Playing: You're Mikko Koivu

You have a wicked shot KAPN, USE IT! I understand you wanting to make the guys around you better, but you need to get some goals, the other will follow.

Also, get pissed. We like that.

“fans are calling for the C to be ripped off your chest”
You did just make this up to add drama to your article right?

First I’d realize that I’m in the absolute physical prime of my career. Then i’d start watching tape of Yzerman/Toews/Messier and realize that teammates don’t respond to mercurial, moody leaders, so i’d change my style.

Then i’d implore the Clutterbuck/K Bro/Setos of the team to step up into a leadership roll too.

Then i’d pat myself on the back for my wicked backhand s/o move that no one can stop even though they know its coming.

Then i’d kick Miettenen out of my house and tell him that all little birds someday must fly on their own.

Koivu is a “quiet leader” meaning he generally has is actions speak louder than his words. Unfortunately, a quiet leader works well for a group of savvy veteran mucks and guys who have been around the game once or twice.

A group of young guys like the Wild need a more vocal leader. Someone who isn’t afraid to be profane in the locker room during the opening swearamonies. But more than just being loud, he needs to be able to mentor and guide the young’ns. A team full of youth needs a Captain who they want to succeed for and don’t want to fail.