MIKAEL GRANLUND NEWS

Puts up two helpers in loss Granlund logged a pair of assists, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact This was Granlund's first multi-point effort of the campaign. The center has three helpers, 16 shots on net, three hits and a plus-1 rating over four contests. He'll continue to fill in as the top-line center as long as Macklin Celebrini (lower body) is out. Granlund's large role and power-play time make him a viable option for fantasy managers in deeper formats in need of a playmaker.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bertuzzi helps Chicago beat San Jose 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener

Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks’ home opener

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects assist Thursday Granlund notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Granlund opened the season alongside Will Smith on the second line. A natural center, Granlund won nine of his 10 faceoffs, while Smith won just one of 11 draws, so it's likely the two forwards will split the center duties when they're playing together. Last year, Granlund was a pleasant surprise with 60 points in 69 contests, reaching that milestone mark for just the fourth time in his career. The Finn should be a regular in the top six and on the power play throughout 2024-25.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Granlund (lower body) returned to practice Sunday after skipping Friday's skate, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Granlund could play in at least one of San Jose's final three exhibition outings before Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus the Blues. He accounted for 12 goals and 60 points across 69 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Has lower-body injury Granlund is battling a lower-body injury and is consequently day-to-day, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Friday.

Impact Granlund recorded 12 goals and 60 points in 69 contests with the Sharks in 2023-24. He's still projected to be fine for Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus St. Louis and should serve in a top-six capacity in that clash.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

The Deep: Mikael Granlund | San Jose Sharks The Deep: Mikael Granlund

JULY 9 • NHL.COM

The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Macklin Celebrini No. 1

The San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery and earned the right to have the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft for the first time in franchise history

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding 12-game point streak Granlund provided an assist and went minus-2 in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Granlund has two goals and 12 helpers during his 12-game point streak. Granlund keeping the streak alive was one of the few bright spots for the Sharks in one of their worst losses of a brutal season. He's now at 12 goals, 47 helpers, 133 shots on net, 61 hits, 55 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating through 68 appearances on the year.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point streak to 11 games Granlund provided a pair of assists and fired four shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Granlund has two goals and 11 assists during his 11-game point streak. The 32-year-old isn't slowing down despite seeing heavy minutes on the Sharks' top line. He's up to 12 goals, 46 helpers, 133 shots on net, 61 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating over 67 appearances this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes point streak up to 10 games Granlund notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Granlund extended his point streak to 10 games with an assist on Fabian Zetterlund's second-period tally. The 32-year-old Granlund has two goals and nine helpers during the streak. For the season, he's at 56 points, 129 shots on net, 60 hits, 54 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 66 appearances as one of the Sharks' most productive players.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Point streak at nine games Granlund posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames.

Impact Granlund is on a nine-game point streak, earning two goals and eight helpers in that span. He assisted on a William Eklund tally in the first period of Tuesday's contest. Granlund has shined as a top-line playmaker with 12 goals, 43 assists, 126 shots on net, 58 hits, 53 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating over 65 appearances this season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sends assist in loss Granlund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Granlund is riding a six-game point streak, earning two goals and five helpers in that span. He set up Klim Kostin's tally late in the third period Thursday to keep the streak alive. Granlund is up to 52 points, 116 shots on net, 58 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 62 appearances this season. The 32-year-old continues to center the Sharks' top line and will likely end the campaign in that role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Granlund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Granlund is now on a five-game point streak, earning two goals and four assists in that span. The center has three power-play helpers during the streak as well. Granlund has done excellently this season with 51 points, 114 shots on net, 57 hits, 53 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 61 appearances. He should conclude 2023-24 as the Sharks' top-line center.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Granlund scored a goal, doled out two hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.

Impact Granlund has gotten on the scoresheet in eight of the last nine games, recording three goals and seven assists in that span. The 32-year-old put the Sharks ahead 2-0 in the second period. He's up to 12 goals, 50 points, 111 shots on net, 57 hits, 52 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-18 rating through 60 appearances. This is the fifth time in his career he's reached the 50-point threshold.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of assists Granlund registered two assists in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Granlund helped out on William Eklund's power-play marker and an even-strength goal by Klim Kostin, both in the second period. The 32-year-old Granlund continues to play steady in a top-line role. He's racked up three goals, 10 assists, 19 shots on net and 14 blocked shots over 13 appearances in March. For the season, the center has 48 points (19 on the power play), 108 shots on net, 55 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating through 58 contests overall.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in overtime loss Granlund posted a power-play assist and went minus-4 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Granlund helped out on the second of Fabian Zetterlund's tallies in the second period. The 32-year-old Granlund is up to three goals and eight assists over 12 outings in March as he continues to be a veteran leader among the Sharks' young forwards. The center has 10 goals, 36 helpers, 18 power-play points, 108 shots on net, 55 hits, 50 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating through 57 appearances.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two helpers in win Novak provided two assists -- both on the power play -- in Saturday's 2-1 win over Ottawa.

Impact With the Sharks on the power play, Granlund contributed two assists on both of Thomas Bordeleau's goals to help propel the basement-dwelling Sharks out of a nine-game losing streak. Granlund added two shots and a whopping four blocked shots while leading all forwards with 23:39 of ice time. Even with the Sharks in last place, Granlund has eight points - two goals and six assists - in his past six games. With the amount of minutes he plays as a forward, including on the power play, the 32-year old center might be someone worth picking up for managers needing more point production heading towards the fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Tuesday Granlund scored a goal on two shots, added a power-play assist, blocked two shots, logged four PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Granlund did a little bit of nearly everything in the high-scoring contest. The 32-year-old center has six points over his last four games and continues to look good in a top-line role despite the Sharks' overall struggles. He's up to nine goals, 29 assists, 95 shots on net, 51 hits, 41 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 48 appearances this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Power-play apple vendor Granlund logged three power-play assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Granlund had a hand in all three of the Sharks' power-play tallies Thursday. The 32-year-old center has two goals and four assists over his last seven outings, with all of those helpers coming on the power play. For the season, he's at 35 points (13 on the power play), 89 shots on net, 50 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 45 appearances.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Granlund scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact Granlund got the Sharks on the board early in the third period. This was the first time he's scored against the Predators in two games since they traded him away last spring. The 31-year-old forward has three points over five games since he returned from an upper-body injury. For the season, Granlund has seven goals, 32 points, 86 shots on net and a minus-7 rating over 43 outings. He'll likely continue to operate as the Sharks' top center with Logan Couture (groin) and Tomas Hertl (knee) out.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lends power-play helper Granlund notched a power-play assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Granlund helped out on Fabian Zetterlund's tally in the second period. This was Granlund's second straight game with a point. The 31-year-old center is seeing top-line minutes with Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin) sidelined. Granlund has 31 points, 80 shots on net, 46 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 appearances. He's a bright spot in the Sharks' lineup and should maintain some fantasy appeal while in a top-six role.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in win Granlund scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Granlund had gone six games without a goal, and he missed six contests with an upper-body injury in that span. The 31-year-old has vaulted to the first-line center role with Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin) on the shelf. Granlund is up to six goals, 30 points, 79 shots on net, 42 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 40 appearances this season. He's more of a pass-first player, but the large role should give him enough offense to be rostered in standard fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Wednesday Granlund (upper body) will suit up versus Winnipeg on Wednesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Granlund returns to the lineup after missing the last six games due to his upper-body injury. Granlund is expected to step into the first-line center role following the injuries to Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin). In addition, Granlund will link up with the No. 1 power-play unit.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Granlund (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Granlund, who was injured in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Chicago, won't eligible to return until at least Jan. 27 against Buffalo. He has accumulated five goals, 29 points, 73 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and 36 hits over 38 games this season. The Sharks will get back Logan Couture (lower body) and Nico Sturm (middle body) in Saturday's contest against Anaheim, which should help soften the blow of losing Granlund.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE