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Koivu's return should help slumping Setoguchi

Nobody wants Mikko Koivu to return to the Wild's lineup more than Devin Setoguchi. Setoguchi has just five points in 12 games since returning from a lower body injury. Koivu's return could boost his production on the top line next to Dany Heatley.
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Nobody wants Mikko Koivu to return to the Wild's lineup more than Devin Setoguchi. Setoguchi has just five points in 12 games since returning from a lower body injury. Koivu's return could boost his production on the top line next to Dany Heatley.

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