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On YouTubeSan Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Sharks 2023-24 Player Grades: Mikael Granlund
The San Jose Sharks’ offense was led by one player in 2023-24, offseason acquisition Mikael Granlund. As a result, he seemed like a fitting candidate to lead off our player grades for the campaign. There were minimal expectations for Granlund when he joined the Sharks from the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the Erik Karlsson blockbuster trade.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24
Offseason checklist for the San Jose Sharks
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / April 22
Granlund Will Play for Finland, Talks About Being ‘Dad’ for Eklund & Zetterlund
There weren’t a lot of feel-good stories on the last-place San Jose Sharks this season. Mikael Granlund was perhaps the best of them. After being dealt from the Nashville Predators to the Pittsburgh Penguins at last year’s Trade Deadline, Granlund produced only a goal and five points in 21 games in the Steel City.
San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Sharks’ Granlund & Sturm Can Be Team’s Next Veteran Leaders
The San Jose Sharks will enter the 2024 offseason full of question marks, but perhaps no question mark is bigger than the one surrounding who the team’s veteran leaders will be.
NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 28
Sharks Battle Back, But Lose 9th Straight, 3-1 to Wild
The San Jose Sharks visit Xcel Energy Center to take on the Minnesota Wild. Mikael Granlund scored, but the Sharks lose their ninth straight. 2 in: Looks like a couple Bordeleau turnovers on exit lead to Wild zone time.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 15
Sharks Locker Room: Quinn on Going 13-5, Describes Granlund’s Dramatic Injury Return
PITTSBURGH – Mikael Granlund isn’t Tomas Hertl or Logan Couture. But on and off the ice, he’s been a true leader since the San Jose Sharks traded alternate captain Tomas Hertl on Friday.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 5
Report: Sharks ‘Trying To Be Creative’ To Move Granlund
Will the San Jose Sharks end up moving Mikael Granlund by the Mar. 8 Trade Deadline? If they don’t, it won’t be from a lack of trying, according to Pierre LeBrun, who mentioned on Monday, “San Jose was open to anything in trying to be creative in a Granlund trade.” There are a couple reasons why Granlund is hard to move.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 2
NHL Rumours: San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights
It’s time once again for another round of NHL rumours. We’re one week away from the big day on March 8. Things are already starting to get interesting with the number of deals that have already happened.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 1
How Do Sharks, Eastern Conference Teams Match Up as Trade Partners?
The San Jose Sharks could have a lot of dance partners before the Mar. 8 Trade Deadline. Need a productive center? Since Nov. 25, Mikael Granlund leads the Sharks with 31 points in just 32 games.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 26
Report: Oilers Interested in Kunin? ‘Few Teams’ Looking at Granlund
It looks like Luke Kunin might be an under-the-radar Trade Deadline target. Are the Edmonton Oilers trying to acquire the San Jose Sharks winger? “Another name I heard for the Oilers is Luke Kunin from San Jose.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 25
Sharks Play With Passion, But Preds Win 4-2
The San Jose Sharks welcome the Nashville Predators into SAP Center. Mikael Granlund and Filip Zadina scored, but Sharks lost 4-2. Interesting that Labanc appears to be a late scratch tonight.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 21
Quinn: ‘If you want to talk about Mikael Granlund, you gotta pay up. I don’t want him going anywhere’
Mikael Granlund is on a very short list of players who have outperformed expectations for the San Jose Sharks this season, which makes him all the more valuable as the Sharks look to sell off assets at the Trade Deadline.
NHL News / Flamesnation / February 20
Pacific Power Rankings, Week 19: The march to the trade deadline continues
Welcome back to another edition of the Pacific Power Rankings! Every week, we take a look at how the Pacific Division is shaping up through the entire 2023-24 regular season.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / February 13
San Jose Sharks’ Mikael Granlund and Mario Ferraro to return to lineup on Wednesday vs. Jets
San Jose Sharks head coach David Quinn confirmed that center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Mario Ferraro will both be returning to the lineup on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 18
Sharks’ Mikael Granlund is week-to-week, could return next week
San Jose Sharks’ head coach David Quinn said forward Mikael Granlund is getting better and could return next week, according to Bay Arena News Group’s Curtis Pashelka.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13
Sharks get bad news on major summer trade acquisition
He is still listed as day-to-day, and it’s unclear whether he’ll miss more than the seven days.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Can Mikael Granlund Bounce Back With The Penguins?
Mikael Granlund’s first stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins was a disaster. After posting 64 points in 80 games in 2021-22 with the Nashville Predators, Granlund took a step back last season.
Mikael Granlund Will Not Be Bought Out by Pittsburgh Penguins
The first buyout window of the offseason is about to close and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still holding forward Mikael Granlund and his contract. Penguins new president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas stated that he doesn’t like using the option of a buyout unless it’s a last resort.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / June 16
Granlund Decision Due; Could Penguins Target Other Buyout Candidates?
The Stanley Cup took a skate Wednesday evening in Vegas, opening the first NHL buyout window, which begins Friday at 5 p.m. ET. The Penguins have not exercised the buyout window since former GM Jim Rutherford bought out Jack Johnson in October 2020.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / June 6
NHL Inflation Makes a Granlund Buyout Good Deal for Penguins, Here’s Why
The first NHL buyout window occurs 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is awarded, and Pittsburgh Penguins winger Mikael Granlund may be one of the likeliest candidates across the league to receive a paycheck and bad news.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 30, 2023
2 Potential Trade Destinations for Penguins Mikael Granlund
When ex-general manager (GM) Ron Hextall traded the Pittsburgh Penguins 2023 second-round pick to the Nashville Predators for forward Mikael Granlund, many across the hockey world, including myself were left scratching our heads.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 25, 2023
Is Shedding Granlund the Right Move? Really?
There’s a wide range of opinions on what the Pittsburgh Penguins should do with Mikael Granlund before next season. Many believe they should buy out the final two seasons of his contract.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / April 19, 2023
Penguins Need To Find a Way Out of Mikael Granlund
Among the many changes that are on the horizon for the Pittsburgh Penguins, finding a way to shed Mikael Granlund needs to be among them. The front office of Ron Hextall, Brian Burke, and Chris Pryor are responsible for the Penguins’ acquisition of Grandlund, and they’re all without jobs.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 1, 2023
Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Predators for 2023 second-round pick
Granlund, 31, has registered nine goals and 27 assists for 36 points in 58 games this season. The Finnish center is signed through 2024-25 with a cap hit of $5M according to our friends at CapFriendly.
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24, 2020
Examining Mikael Granlund's free-agent profile
In the right system, Granlund can still be the player he was in Minnesota, and he showed flashes of down the stretch this past year, rather than the one who struggled after moving to Nashville. That is why the lack of interest — at least based on close to nothing coming out the rumor mill — remains such a mystery.
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