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Earns 20th helper of season Granlund notched a power-play assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Granlund set up Tomas Hertl's tally in the second period. The helper was Granlund's 20th of the campaign, which is all the more impressive given the Sharks' weak offense and the fact he missed two weeks in October. The forward is up to 24 points (eight on the power play), 62 shots on net, 26 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 30 appearances. Most Sharks aren't steady enough for fantasy, but Granlund is one of the exceptions to that rule.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in loss Granlund scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Granlund got the Sharks on the board in the first period and added a helper on Fabian Zetterlund's tally in the second. The 31-year-old Granlund has six multi-point efforts over 11 outings in December. He's yet to see his offense fade, racking up four goals and 23 points through 27 contests. The Finn has added 58 shots on net, 24 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating while mainly playing on the second line.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two power-play assists Granlund notched two power-play assists, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Granlund saw a six-game point streak end in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Coyotes. Through eight contests in December, Granlund has been among the best forwards in the lead with two goals and 12 assists. The 31-year-old is up to 21 points (seven on the power play), 53 shots on net, 23 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 24 appearances. He looks set to be a top-six fixture for the rest of the season in San Jose.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot with helper Granlund notched an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Granlund has racked up two goals and 10 assists during his six-game point streak. The 31-year-old led all Sharks with 25:09 of ice time in this win, and he won 14 of his 22 faceoffs for good measure. Granlund is up to 19 points, 47 shots on net, 23 hits, 16 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 22 appearances. Remarkably, he's shooting a mere 6.4 percent -- better puck luck could see his offense on another level from the already impressive work he's doing now.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists Sunday Granlund provided a pair of assists in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Granlund helped out on the Sharks' first two tallies. The 31-year-old has five multi-point efforts over his last eight games, which has been a driving force in the Sharks starting to look competitive in more games. He's up to a strong three goals, 15 assists, 43 shots on net, 23 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 21 appearances this season. Granlund's spot on the second line is safe as long as his offense remains at least decent.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four-game, nine-point streak Granlund scored a goal and added two assists Thursday in a 6-5 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact His goal came 37 seconds into overtime on a 2-on-0 off a pass from Fabian Zetterlund after a Detroit turnover. Granlund is on quite the run for the toothed teals -- he's riding a four-game, nine-point streak (two goals, seven assists). The goal pushed him to the 500-point mark (148 goals, 352 assists) on his career (770 games).

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Granlund Caps Off Sharks Comeback With OT Goal vs. Red Wings

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Granlund scores in OT, Sharks rally to spoil Kane's Red Wings debut, 6-5

Mikael Granlund scored 37 seconds into overtime and the San Jose Sharks spoiled Patrick Kane’s Detroit debut, overcoming a four-goal deficit to beat the Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday n...

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags two assists Granlund recorded a pair of helpers versus the Red Wings on Thursday.

Impact Granlund has put together three multi-point outings in his last six contests, racking up a combined two goals and seven assists. Despite averaging 2:27 of ice time with the man advantage over that stretch, only one of those nine points has been scored on the power play.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three points in win Granlund scored a goal, dished two assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Granlund remains warm with six points over his last four games. The 31-year-old set up both of Anthony Duclair's tallies Friday before scoring one of his own. Granlund can be a polarizing player in fantasy, especially since he tends to play with a pass-first mindset. He's up to two goals, eight assists, 30 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-5 rating through 17 contests this season, filling a top-six role for a Sharks team light on proven veteran scorers.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks' Duclair Scores Off A Steal And A Saucer Pass From Granlund

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Produces assist Monday Granlund recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Granlund has a goal and five helpers over his last seven contests, with three of his assists in that span coming on the power play. The 31-year-old led the Sharks' forwards with 21:38 of ice time in this game with Tomas Hertl (middle body) out. Granlund is up to seven points, 25 shots on net, 20 hits, six PIM and a minus-7 raitng through 15 appearances. He could maintain his recent productivity with a short-term boost in playing time given Hertl's injury, which is not expected to be serious.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points in win Granlund scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact This was arguably Granlund's best game of the season. He netted a go-ahead goal early in the third period before setting up a Mike Hoffman tally just over a minute later. Granlund's goal was his first of the campaign, and he's up to six points, 23 shots on net, 19 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 14 appearances. While this was a positive step, consistent offense will likely remain difficult to achieve with the Sharks.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Granlund breaks tie early in 3rd period, Sharks beat Canucks 4-3

Mikael Granlund broke a tie 22 seconds into the third period, Ty Emberson scored his first career NHL goal and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Saturday night...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikael Granlund Goes Coast-To-Coast For A Sweet First Goal Of The Season

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Contributes power-play helper Granlund recorded a power-play assist and five hits in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Granlund helped out on a Tomas Hertl tally in the third period. With three assists over his last three games, two of which have come on the power play, Granlund is getting a bit more comfortable with his new team. The 31-year-old has also exceeded 21 minutes of ice time in each of those contests. Overall, he has four helpers, 16 shots on net, 14 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 11 outings.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies pair of assists Granlund posted two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact One of Granlund's helpers came on the power play. The 31-year-old has earned all three of his assists this season over the last five games while playing in a second-line role and on the first power-play unit. The center has added 14 shots on net, nine hits, five blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-5 rating through nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper Granlund produced an assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Granlund earned his point of the season on an Anthony Duclair tally in the first period. The 31-year-old Granlund had 41 points in 79 outings between the Predators and the Penguins in 2022-23, but the Sharks have struggled to score, leaving little offense to go around this season. In addition to the helper, the Finn has five shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through five appearances.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Granlund (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact It appears as though Granlund will be able to return to the lineup Sunday against Washington after being listed as a game-time decision. He picked up one hit and logged 15:36 of ice time in San Jose's season opener against Vegas on Oct. 12 prior to getting injured.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Granlund (lower body) might be ready to play against the Capitals on Sunday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Granlund, who was injured in the season opener against the Golden Knights, could be in line to get back into the lineup. If given the all-clear, the 31-year-old Finn would likely step into the lineup for the recently recalled Ryan Carpenter, who is expected to suit up against Carolina on Friday.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is week-to-week Granlund (lower body) is week-to-week, Sharks coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Saturday.

Impact Granlund was injured during Thursday's 4-1 loss to Vegas. He was moved to the injured reserve list Friday. The 31-year-old scored 10 goals and 41 points in 79 contests in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Granlund (undisclosed) has been designated for injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Granlund was making his Sharks' debut when he sustained his undisclosed injury that was originally deemed precautionary. It seems those concerns were warranted as the Finn will now miss the next three contests at minimum after landing on IR. With Logan Couture (lower body), the Sharks are increasingly thin at center and may opt to shift Luke Kunin over from the wing.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't finish contest Granlund was held out for precautionary reasons during the third period of Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact While it doesn't seem to be a major issue for Granlund, he should still be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Avalanche. The veteran saw 15:36 of ice time Thursday, logging one hit and winning five of his 10 faceoffs.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Sharks San Jose acquired Granlund on Sunday as part of a three-team trade with Pittsburgh and Montreal.

Impact The Sharks also received Jan Rutta and a 2024 first-round pick, which is top-10 protected, from the Penguins in the trade. Additionally, San Jose received Mike Hoffman from the Canadiens in the deal. Erik Karlsson was shipped to the Penguins in the move, and the Sharks will retain $1.5 million of his contract annually for the next four seasons. Granlund could end up as San Jose's third-line center going into the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 5, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Granlund scores in OT, Sharks rally to spoil Kane's Red Wings debut, 6-5

Mikael Granlund breaks tie early in 3rd period, Sharks beat Canucks 4-3