Granlund (COVID-19) has arrived in Nashville and has begun his mandatory seven-day quarantine, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund won't be able to begin practicing with the Predators until next Saturday, so it's safe to assume he'll miss Nashville's next five games at a minimum. Once he's given the green light, the 28-year-old Finn should jump into a top-six role.

Granlund is unavailable due to the league's COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Coach John Hynes said Sunday that Granlund was expected to miss the beginning of the season due to quarantine, so this news isn't quite surprising. The Finn was listed as a non-roster player for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets, so this news clarified his absence. Expect Granlund to return to his usual top-six role once he's officially cleared.

Granlund (not injury related) has been designated as a non-roster player, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund missed the entirety of training camp due to an immigration issue he's still sorting out, so at this point there's no telling when he might be given the green light to make his season debut. Once he's ready to rock, the 28-year-old Finn will likely jump into a top-six role for the Predators.

Coach John Hynes said Sunday that Granlund is expected to miss time because of his quarantine, Thomas Willis of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund is sorting out an immigration issue, and it sounds like he just started his seven-day quarantine Sunday. There's still no clear timeline for his return, and he's not expected to play in Thursday's season opener against the Blue Jackets. That should open a spot on the power play, where Granlund posted six of his 30 points with the Predators last year.

Granlund won't be available for the start of Nashville's training camp due to an immigration issue, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund will have to quarantine for seven days after arriving in Nashville, so he'll have to miss, at a minimum, a large chunk of training camp. The 28-year-old forward, who picked up 17 goals and 30 points in 63 games last campaign, is expected to skate on the Predators' third line this season.

Granlund signed a one-year deal with the Predators on Tuesday worth $3.75 million, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Back in late September, Predators GM David Poile said that Granlund wouldn't be returning to the Music City, so it appears at least one of the two sides changed its tune. The 28-year-old Finn is coming off arguably his worst season since becoming a full-time NHLer, dropping to 30 points in 63 games from 54, 67 and 69 points, respectively, over the prior three campaigns. Nonetheless, Granlund should slot in as the Predators' third-line center behind top-six mainstays Ryan Johansen and Matt Duchene.

Granlund will be allowed to hit free agency and won't return to Nashville, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund ended the season bogged down in a 10-game goalless streak, during which he registered two helpers and 17 shots. With the 28-year-old center gone, the Preds will have an extra $5.75 million available to spend in free agency. In the right situation, Granlund could get back to being a 20-goal producer for the first time since 2017-18.

Granlund posted an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The helper got Granlund to the 30-point mark for the seventh consecutive year, although he's still on pace for a career-worst output. The Finnish forward has added 126 shots and 24 PIM in 59 contests.

Granlund scored twice on four shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund waited until the literal last second of regulation to tie the game at three, forcing overtime. The Finn then struck 1:20 in the extra period to seal the comeback. He's racked up five goals and three helpers in his last nine outings. The 28-year-old is up to 29 points, 120 shots and a plus-2 rating through 57 contests this season, but he's seemed more comfortable under head coach John Hynes.

Granlund scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Granlund was very quiet over the first three months of the season with just 14 points in his first 35 games, but he's really come alive over the last few weeks with seven goals and two helpers in his last 12 contests. He's also been seeing an impressive amount of ice time, averaging 19:36 over that stretch, playing on the first line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson. Granlund makes for a great fantasy play in all formats right now.