San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund suffered a right leg/foot injury in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran forward got tied up with Penguins forward Bryan Rust and was unable to put weight on his right foot while being helped off the ice by teammates late in the third period. He skated 21:41 in the contest and recorded a pair of assists, two shots on goal, and was a plus-two despite the loss. It's been a nice season for the 32-year-old who has tallied nine goals and 42 points in 52 games, a solid total considering the Sharks sit 31st with just 2.20 goals per game. Grandlund has reportedly dodged a serious injury but it's worth monitoring for fantasy managers.
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund will be out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. He got hurt on Tuesday against Chicago and faces another multi-game absence after having already sat out seven contests this season. Granlund leads the Sharks with 24 assists and has tallied 29 total points in 38 appearances. San Jose will need to tweak its first power-play unit without him, while a spot in the top six has also opened up.
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game against Chicago. He logged 16:43 of ice time in the contest, finishing with one shot, one block, and one hit. It was a quiet night for Granlund, but he's been one of the best players on the worst team in the league. Through 38 outings, Granlund has had five goals and a team-high 24 assists. With San Jose off until Saturday, Granlund gets some good recovery time, although the severity of his injury is unclear, and he might still be forced to miss some action.
San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund finished with a goal and two assists in Friday's 6-3 victory against the Devils. Granlund's three-point performance was his first of the season, while he has collected six points over the previous four games. Granlund's fantasy value is limited to deeper formats as the center has season totals of two goals and 10 points through 17 games.
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) has joined the team for its current five-game road trip. He was injured in San Jose's season opener on Oct. 12, and Sharks head coach David Quinn labeled Granlund as week-to-week. It's still unclear when the Finnish forward will be able to return to action, but the fact that he is among the traveling party is a good sign. With center Logan Couture (lower body) also on the shelf, things have obviously been very difficult for the Sharks. Quinn's team is winless through the first five games, with only one point on the board and seven goals scored.
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve Friday. He reaggravated a lower-body injury in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Vegas. The 31-year-old will now be forced to miss at least three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche. This is a big setback personally for Granlund, who's hoping to reignite his career in San Jose, and it's also bad news for the team, as the Sharks have opened the campaign without Logan Couture (lower body), and the center position is now already down to bare bones with only one game played.
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (shoulder) took a step forward by skating for half an hour Thursday, as per head coach David Quinn. The veteran has been limited in camp due to his shoulder ailment but was able to get a mild skate in Thursday with his club's Oct. 12 season opener versus the Vegas Golden Knights still more than two weeks away. The 31-year-old was part of the return from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Erik Karlsson trade this offseason after posting just one goal and five points across 21 games with Pittsburgh following a trade-deadline deal from the Nashville Predators last season. The 11-year NHL veteran has posted 145 goals and 484 points across 750 career regular-season contests.
The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Mikael Granlund in a three-team trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens. Granlund spent only half a season in Pittsburgh after getting picked up from Nashville for a second-round draft pick. He scored once in 21 games and had five points in total, so his spell in the Steel City was a forgettable one. Granlund will hope to bounce back in San Jose, where he should have a bigger role to play. The Finnish forward is only a season removed from a 64-point campaign, and he has been a fairly productive player throughout his NHL career, registering 145 goals and 484 points in 750 regular-season appearances. The Sharks also added another forward Mike Hoffman with the trade, as well as defenseman Jan Rutta, along with a 2024 first-round draft pick from the Penguins.
Bryan Rust, Mikael Granlund Available Again Thursday
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Bryan Rust (personal) and Mikael Granlund (illness) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Islanders. Rust missed Tuesday's clash with Columbus for the birth of his child and Granlund had to take the night off because of a non-COVID illness. Pittsburgh relied heavily on Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby on Tuesday, but they get some nice help for Thursday's game. Rust will be on Malkin's line, while Granlund is slated to center the third line. Both players are also set to skate with the second power-play unit.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired center Mikael Granlund from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Granlund is in the second season of a four-year, $20 million contract that he signed in July of 2021, and the 31-year-old has totaled nine goals and 27 assists through 58 games this season. Granlund's addition gives the team another quality player to help them in the push for a playoff spot, and the forward can be rostered in deeper formats as the Penguins rank 13th in the league in goals scored.
Mikael Granlund Stays With Nashville Predators in New Deal
Mikael Granlund is back with the Nashville Predators after signing a four-year pact worth $5 million AAV on Wednesday. Granlund is an interesting case because the Predators traded for him at the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. He produced a handful of points then had just 30 points in 63 games during the 2019-20 season. Granlund was given a one-year show-me contract for $3.75 million. The center produced 27 points in 51 games but had five points in six playoff games. He played 19:28 a game this year so Nashville must have seen something. Granlund has some special teams value and is a good depth option at center for fantasy teams. He may never get back to that 2016-2018 form from Minnesota.
Mikael Granlund Delivers Two Assists In Monday's Victory
Nashville Predators forward Mikael Granlund set up two goals in Monday's 5-2 victory over Chicago as his line combined for six points. Calle Jarnkrok and Luke Kunin each had one goal and one assist. Granlund logged a massive 23:27 in the game, adding two shots to his line with a plus-one rating. The Finnish forward now has 11 goals and 20 points for the season in 43 games. The injury bug has bitten the Predators badly, but they have battled through it and are trying to hang on to a playoff spot. The team started a vital three-game set against Chicago on Monday. The matchup has suited well for Granlund, who boasts five points in six outings against the Blackhawks this season.
Mikael Granlund Enjoys Two-Point Night Against Chicago
Nashville Predators forward Mikael Granlund delivered a two-point performance on Tuesday, helping the team beat the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime. He scored the game-tying goal in the third period and set up Roman Josi for the game-winner. Yakov Trenin scored for the Predators as well. Granlund has now scored in back-to-back games and he'll look to keep it up in a rematch with Chicago on Wednesday. Having collected 24 points against the Blackhawks in his career, the 28-year-old Finn seems to enjoy this matchup more than most.
Nashville Predators forward Mikael Granlund will be in the lineup for his season debut in Friday's matchup against Dallas. His first appearance of the season has been delayed due to immigration issues and quarantine requirements. Granlund, who had a down year with only 30 points last season, will take up a spot on the second line alongside Luke Kunin and Matt Duchene. He's expected to get some power-play minutes as well on the second unit. Calle Jarnkrok (undisclosed) will make way in the lineup.
Mikael Granlund Back At Practice, Nearing 2021 Debut
Nashville Predators right wing Mikael Granlund returned to practice on Thursday. The Finnish forward missed the entirety of training camp because of the league's COVID-19 protocols. Granlund's 2021 debut will probably come on Sunday against the Dallas Stars. He will play in a middle-six role when he returns to the lineup and could have modest upside in deeper fantasy formats if the Predators feature him on a power-play unit.
