Mikko Koskinen (born 18 July 1988) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Koskinen was drafted 31st overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders.\n', '

Koskinen was drafted 31st overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft after playing for the Espoo Blues in the Finnish SM-liiga. He was the first goalie taken in the draft as well as the first Finnish player selected. Prior to the draft he was the second ranked European goaltender by NHL Central Scouting Bureau.\n', '

On 13 July 2009, Koskinen signed a three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders. In the 2009–10 season, his first in North America, Koskinen was assigned to the Islanders affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, to start the year. After only two appearances with the Sound Tigers, he suffered a torn labrum in his hip which required surgery and ruled him out for the majority of the season. On 19 March 2010, after four months of rehab, Koskinen returned to health and was reassigned to the secondary Islanders affiliate, the Utah Grizzlies, for the remainder of the year. Undefeated in six starts, he helped the Grizzlies reach the conference semi-finals before returning to the Sound Tigers\' first round playoff series on 18 April 2010.\n', '

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