Koivu is not expected to play tonight but is certainly close to returning. The playmaker has eight goals and 28 points through 32 games.

Just a paper moves as Koivu could draw into the lineup at any time. His placement should give fantasy hockey owners more flexibility as he should be placed on IR by Yahoo!.

Sounds like Koivu will indeed miss all four games before the Christmas break. The playmaker has eight goals and 28 points through 32 games.

The team's captain experienced some soreness yesterday and is unlikely to play tonight because of it. He will miss his third consecutive game.

Sounds like Koivu will play in at least one more game before the break. Check back for a further update on his status.

Koivu travelling with the team is a welcome sign for the Wild. The team's captain was expected to miss up to four games but could draw back in sooner.

Bouchard took part in all of today's practice and is likely to draw back into the lineup tonight due to injuries to both Mikko Koivu and Guillaume Latendresse. Butch has five goals and 18 points in 29 games before getting hurt.

Koivu stepping back onto the ice is a welcome sign for the Wild. The team's captain will not play tonight and likely misses up to four games.

Not good news for the Wild as Koivu is their offensive catalyst. The Wild travel until the Christmas break so Koivu could miss the next four games. In the meantime, Matt Cullen becomes the top-line center. Check back for a further update on his status.

Koivu is a vital cog in the team's system as their captain and first line center. The playmaker has eight goals and 28 points through 32 games and would be missed should he miss any playing time.