2 months agoDallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund netted the decisive goal as Finland beat Sweden 4-3 in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off clash. Following a goalless third period, less than two minutes had been played in the extra frame when Granlund found the back of the net in a three-on-one situation. Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola picked up the only assist on the play. Granlund has been in excellent form this season in the NHL, posting 49 points (15 goals, 34 assists) in 56 appearances, and he hasn't let down his country either. The versatile forward has amassed one goal and one assist through Finland's first two games at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 months agoThe Dallas Stars have acquired forward Mikael Granlund in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. Defenseman Cody Ceci will also move to Texas, while the Stars gave up a 2025 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick in the transaction. The fourth-round selection will become a third-round choice if Dallas makes it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Both players are pending unrestricted free agents. Granlund and Ceci will help cover for injured players. The Stars offense is without Tyler Seguin (hip) and Mason Marchment (face), while the backline is missing Miro Heiskanen (knee) and Nils Lundkvist (shoulder), who has just had season-ending surgery. Granlund led the Sharks with 45 points (15 goals, 30 assists) in 52 games and looks like a good fit for Dallas. His productivity might improve with more talent around him.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 months agoSan Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (illness) will stay in the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. He was initially questionable for the game after sitting out Wednesday's practice due to an illness. San Jose's leading scorer will skate alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith on the top line and has a spot reserved on the first power-play unit. Granlund has recorded 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) with the man advantage and 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) overall in 51 games played. The Finnish forward has been on a scoring surge lately, tallying three goals and four assists over a five-game stretch.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sheng Peng
2 months agoSan Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will be in the lineup on Monday versus Boston. It was unclear if Granlund would be available for the contest after he sat out Sunday's practice with a lower-body injury. His availability is massive for the Sharks, as Granlund has been their leading man in 2024-25. He tops the team in scoring and assists, having notched 37 points and 25 helpers in 46 games. Granlund is expected to skate with Fabian Zetterlund and Boston College product Will Smith. Recent times have been tricky for Granlund, as he has finished pointless in seven of his past 10 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sheng Peng
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