MIKAEL GRANLUND NEWS

Rob Rossi: Mikael Granlund draws a penalty on his former... - The Athletic Mikael Granlund draws a penalty on his former club, a rough penalty to Cal Foote. Penguins go on PP with 7:05 remaining in third period. The...

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Wonderful pass from Mikael Granlund to set up a... - The Athletic Wonderful pass from Mikael Granlund to set up a great chance by Ryan Poehling. Didn't turn into a goal, but what a sequence by those two for...

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Mikael Granlund is like Ben Simmons of NHL:... - The Athletic Mikael Granlund is like Ben Simmons of NHL: can’t shoot, won’t shoot.

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Can't blame Mikael Granlund. He is what he is... - The Athletic Can’t blame Mikael Granlund. He is what he is at this point in his career — and everybody but Ron Hextall knew it. Mike Sullivan has to TRY...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Mikael Granlund didn't touch a puck as he came... - The Athletic Mikael Granlund didn't touch a puck as he came off bench, thus negating what would have been a too-many men penalty. So, for once, his nothi...

MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pointless streak extended Granlund failed to register a point in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Colorado, bringing his pointless streak to six games.

Impact Granlund has written his name on the scoresheet in just one of his 10 games for the Penguins, a two-point outing versus the Flyers on March 11. Pittsburgh doesn't exactly have a ton of alternative scoring options that could challenge Granlund for a spot in the lineup, so he is unlikely to drop any further than a third-line role despite the lack of production.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Mikael Granlund: 1G, 1A, 13 shots (9 games)... - The Athletic Mikael Granlund: 1G, 1A, 13 shots (9 games) He’s not first deadline acquisition to struggle out of gate. (James Neal did, too; he scored 40...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Analyzing Penguins deadline acquisition Mikael Granlund's early returns NEW YORK — Mikael Grandlund’s so-so stat line easily could be a bit more fortified eight games into his Penguins tenure. He’s totaled...

MARCH 19, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Crosby's goal powers Penguins past Flyers, 5-1

Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Saturday

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Rossi: Not best night in defensive zone for Mikael... - The Athletic Not best night in defensive zone for Mikael Granlund. Tough first home game for him in Pittsburgh.

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready to play Thursday Granlund (illness) is good to go Thursday versus the Islanders, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Impact Granlund missed Tuesday's tilt versus Columbus. He has nine goals and 36 points in 60 games this season but has not put up a point in two games with Pittsburgh after his trade at the deadline from Nashville.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Chatted briefly with Mikael Granlund today... - The Athletic Chatted briefly with Mikael Granlund today. Said he’s feeling better after a nasty bug. Fairly engaging guy, seems easy to root for. His con...

MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Mikael Granlund back at practice with Penguins... - The Athletic Mikael Granlund back at practice with Penguins on Wednesday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Penguins host the Islanders after overtime victory

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders after the Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Tuesday Granlund (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

Impact The Penguins will play with 11 forwards and seven defensemen to cover for Granlund's absence. He'll try to be ready to return Thursday versus the Islanders.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Mike Sullivan on Mikael Granlund playing center... - The Athletic Mike Sullivan on Mikael Granlund playing center at practice Monday: “Part of it is are we a better team at center? Are we a better team with...

MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikael Granlund pumped to join Penguins, be reunited with longtime linemate Jason Zucker TAMPA, Fla. — Mikael Granlund tiptoed onto the ice for Thursday’s morning skate at Amalie Arena, quietly getting a feel for his new Penguins...

MARCH 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Marshall: Mikael Granlund film study — is he the Penguins' solution? Is Mikael Granlund the game changer the Penguins need to alter their fortune for the rest of the season? A video and data analysis.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Penguins acquire F Mikael Granlund from Predators The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Mikael Granlund from the Nashville Predators on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 second-round draft...

MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Predators Granlund has nine goals and 27 assists in 58 games played this season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heading to Pittsburgh Granlund was traded from the Predators to the Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Granlund has been an effective power-play specialist, earning 12 of his 36 points this season with the man advantage. The 31-year-old figures to shore up the Penguins' middle six, though his minus-16 rating could be a drag on his new team's defensive structure.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Granlund and Niederreiter both score 2, Preds top Sharks 6-2

Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice, and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 6-2

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Duchene scores in shootout, Predators beat Canucks 5-4

Matt Duchene scored the only goal in the shootout as the Nashville Predators held off the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supplies helper in big win Granlund recorded an assist in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Granlund has supreme on-ice vision and it's led to 24 assists through 53 games, but he's deposited just six goals with the lack of scoring keeping him a good distance from the elite group of NHL forwards. Even though Granlund is positioned on the top line with a No. 1 power-play role, he continues to be more of a distributor, hence the fact that he's only set 67 shots on goal.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE