Miikko Koivu (shoulder) was seen taking shots in a cage under the stands during Minnesota's morning practice. That's a positive step for a player with a separated shoulder. Koivu is still hoping to play in the All-Star game. He might just make it back by then.

Mikko Koivu (upper body) has not been ruled out for the All-Star Game. The NHL is waiting a few days before naming a replacement. "Medically, whether this happens or not, I don't know," Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said. "But I never doubt Mikko. Mikko is a proud guy, and in a perfect world, he'd love to play. I just don't know. I've seen guys come back in two weeks from these type of injuries and I've seen it take quite a bit longer, so we'll see." The Wild haven't released a lot of details regarding Koivu's injury - other than that it's of the week-to-week variety - but Koivu is believed to be suffering from a separated shoulder.

Mikko Koivu has been placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury. Koivu is believed to be suffering from a separated shoulder that will force him to miss four-to-six weeks. However, the Wild will only say that he's week-to-week.

According to the Minnesota Wild, Mikko Koivu is week-to-week with an upper body injury. The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Michael Russo has sources saying that Koivu will miss four-to-six weeks with a separated shoulder. Either way, this is bad news both for Koivu owners and the Wild, who were struggling even before the injury.

Mikko Koivu (shoulder) could be out for at least a month, according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune's sources. Koivu might have suffered a separated left shoulder on Saturday, although the Wild haven't confirmed that or the severity of the injury. The Wild have been in free fall mode lately and they have to right their ship quickly if they want to hold onto eighth place in the Western Conference. However, that will be very difficult for them to do if they lose their captain for any extended period of time.

Although the Wild have said nothing about the severity of Mikko Koivu's injury, it might be a separated left shoulder as he was seen leaving the arena in a sling. He will re-examined Sunday or Monday. It looks as if Koivu will miss a few games at the very least. The Wild have said they will update Koivu's status on Monday after practice.

Mikko Koivu left Saturday's contest with an upper body injury. Koivu took a hard hit from St. Louis' Vladimir Sobotka about seven minutes into the contest. He was cradling his arm as he went to the bench and the injury might be related to his shoulder. The severity of his injury is not yet known.

Mikko Koivu is on a nine game scoring streak. Koivu had the streak interrupted with a leg injury that kept him out of the lineup from Dec. 14-25 but has five goals and 12 points in the nine games. He is a must start in fantasy pools.

Mikko Koivu registered an assist in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. The break enabled Mikko Koivu to rest his nagging leg injury. Prior to being forced out of the lineup, Mikko Koivu had strung together an impressive six game scoring streak. With an assist in Monday night's hockey game Mikko extended the streak to a remarkable seven games. Dany Heatley picked up two assists in the losing effort.

Mikko Koivu (leg) will make his return on Monday. Koivu hasn't played since December 14th. This is a huge boost for the Wild, who haven't been able to win without him. Koivu has eight goals and 28 points in 32 games this season.