Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender officially announces his retirement
Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen has officially retired from playing hockey and is now working as a player agent in Finland.
Koskinen's NHL journey began when the New York Islanders drafted him 31st overall in 2009. Although he showed promise, he only played four games with the Islanders during the 2010-11 season, spending most of his time with their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Despite his limited NHL experience, he earned recognition for his strong saves as the Islanders' top goaltender.
Afterward, Koskinen sought opportunities to develop his skills in the KHL, playing two years with Novosibirsk Sibir and four years with St. Petersburg SKA. In 2018, at the age of 30, he returned to the NHL and spent four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. Despite a decent save percentage of .903 and a 2.98 goals-against average, Koskinen faced criticism from both Oilers fans and head coach Dave Tippett. He eventually left the team to play in Switzerland.
Koskinen has now decided to retire from hockey, two years after his last NHL game. The 36-year-old has transitioned into a career as a player agent in his home country of Finland. According to Ilta Sanomat, Koskinen has sold his shares in the SM-liiga club Kiekko-Espoo and has been approved as a registered agent by the players' association.
The 36-year-old Koskinen has started working as a player agent. The players' association announced at the end of July that Koskinen had been accepted as a registered agent.
During his playing career, Koskinen was a client of the large agency Wasserman. Now he works for a small office in Helsinki.
As an agent, Koskinen has given up his shareholding in SM-liiga club Kiekko-Espoo. This is reflected in the club's shareholder register."
While many professional hockey players dream of staying on the ice forever, Koskinen recognized that his time as a goaltender had come to an end. Fortunately, he has already made significant strides in his new career, and his future as a player agent looks promising.
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27 AOUT | 44 ANSWERS Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender officially announces his retirement Did you see Mikko Koskinen play for the Edmonton Oilers or New York Islanders in the NHL? | ||
| Yes | 18 | 40.9 % |
| Only the Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 15.9 % |
| Only the New York Islanders | 5 | 11.4 % |
| No | 14 | 31.8 % |
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