Mikko Koskinen started climbing the ladder of success right from his home in Finland and when he got noticed, he was drafted by NHL in 2009. This marked the beginning of his career in the United States and lead him to become the 2016 best goaltender of the World Championship as well as claiming the silver medal from the 2014 and 2016 IIHF World Championship with the Finland national ice hockey team. The goaltender currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers NHL team and was a player for teams such as Espoo Blues, New York Islanders KalPa, Russia’s Sibir Novosibirsk, and SKA Saint Petersburg.
1. Biography of Mikko Koskenen
Mikko Koskinen is 37 years old. He was born 18 July 1988 in Vantaa, Finland.
At the age of 16, he started representing the Espoo Blues hockey system in the Finnish SM-liiga. In 2008 while with the team, he won a SM-Liga silver medal.
2. He Was The First Finnish Player to be in the 2009 NHL Draft
His career with the NHL began when he got drafted by the New York Islanders as the 31st overall in 2009. At the time, he became the first goalie taken and the first Finnish player in the draft.
Only 2 years into NHL, he moved to Finland to start another career with Kalevan Pallo (KalPa), an Ice Hockey team that competes at the Finnish Liiga.
In 2013, his career shifted to Espoo Blues. However, his career there was interrupted when he took to playing for a Russian ice hockey team, Sibir Noosibirsk in KHL.
3. How He Became The Best Goaltender of The 2014/2015 KHL Season
With the Kontinental Hockey League, Koskinen participated in the 2014 KHL All-Star Game and made it to become the best goaltender for the season.
In the same year of 2014 with the Finnish national hockey team, he was able to garner a silver medal.
4. He Was a Major Contributor to His Team’s Success In Gagarin Cup in 2015 and 2017
The 2014-2015 season came with another movement for the goalie when he was traded to SKA Saint Petersburg where he contribute to the winning of the Gagarin Cup in 2015 and 2017.
With the SKA Saint Petersburg, he has a total save percentage of .927 in the 2014-2015 season, .915 in the 2015-2016 season, .916 in the 2016-2017 season, and his peak in the team with .937 in the 2017-2018 season.
5. He Signed A $13.5 Million Contract With Edmonton Oilers
After a successful 2017-2018 season with the SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League, Mikko Koskinen signed a one year contract with Edmonton Oilers of the NHL for $2.5.
A year after, he signed another contract with the same team on a 3-year contract for $13 million with a yearly cap hit of $4.5 million.
6. His Career Has Fetched Him Numerous Awards
Koskinen bags a number of awards in his playing career. They include:
- 4x KHL Award for Opening Cup (2017-2018), Continental Cup (2017-2018) and Gagarin Cup (KHL Champion, 2014-2015, 2016-2017)
- Euro Hockey Tour Winner (2017-2018)
- World Championship All-Star Team (2016)
- World Championship Best Goaltender (2016)
7. He is Married to Karolina Koskinen
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Mikko Kosinen is married to Karolina Koskinen. Details about their married life remain private. However, in 2017, the family welcomed a son named Lukas Koskinen
8. Mikko Koskinen Has an Average Salary of $4.5 Million
The current market value of Koskinen is $13.5 million with an average salary of $4.5 million (2021-2022). Before now, he had a signing bonus of $5.2 million in the 2019-2020 season which was followed by $3.3 million in the 2020-2021 season.
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9. There is a Possible Koskinen Buyout By the Oilers
The 2021-2022 season comes to a good cap hit for Koskinen who receives $4.5 million – described as one of the worst moves by the Edmonton Oilers. But according to sources, there may be a possibility that he will be on the buyout in the 2022-2023 season and perhaps a number of seasons to come.
As reports have it, buying out the Finnish NHL player would save the Oilers about $3 million by the 2022 season. However, there is a likelihood that the decision would come with a penalty of $1.5 million.
In addition to his buyout, current earning,s and transfer value, another source claim that by the 2022-2023 season, Koskinen has the likelihood of turning to a free agent. Since the player has not given any definite say about any of these, all the public holds at present is speculation.
10. He Stands At a Height of 6 feet 7 inches
Mikki Koskinen is a goalie whose height is 6 feet and 7 inches (201 cm) with a weight of 209 pounds (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb).
Complete profile Mikko Koskinen
| Mikko Koskinen | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mikko Koskinen |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Birth place | Vantaa, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Education | NA |
| Profession | Professional Ice Hockey |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | NA |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/Partner | Karolina Koskinen |
| Girlfriend | Karolina Koskinen |
| Kids | Lukas Koskinen |
| Religion | NA |
| Estimated Net Worth: | NA |
| Source of net worth | Ice Hockey career |
| Height | 6feet 7inches (201 cm) |
| Weight | 95kg |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Social media | Instagram |
