Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Tue 12/13/16 11:31 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund collected a third-period assist during Tuesday's win over Florida to extend his point streak to four games.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old forward has shown flashes of offensive brilliance throughout the first four seasons of his career, but he might finally be in the midst of his true breakout showing. Granlund is never going to be a prolific goal scorer, but he has six goals and 18 points over 28 games this year, which is well ahead of his offensive pace from last season when he posted a career-high 44 points.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Fri 11/25/16 7:15 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund notched a goal and a power-play assist during Friday's 6-2 win agains the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Granlund is catching fire in late November. The 24-year-old has reached the box score in three straight -- five total points -- and has registered a power-play helper in each contest. The 2010 No. 9 pick is seeing 2:13 of ice time during the man advantage and a career-high 19:20 per game. Granlund is rewarding Minnesota's trust with 14 points and a plus-4 rating to date.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Wed 11/23/16 10:37 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund collected two assists through 18:33 of ice time during Wednesday's win over Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
With four goals and seven helpers through his past 14 games, it's been a sneaky stretch of late for Granlund. The 24-year-old forward might just have his true breakout in 2016-17, and if you can stomach his lack of punch in the peripheral categories (36 shots, two PIM and 14 hits), the reward might be a career year offensively.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Thu 11/17/16 11:27 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund was the only player to score in Thursday's game against Boston, potting a goal with only 44.5 seconds remaining in the third period to secure a 1-0 win.
EDGE Analysis
It was a lucky one, as his pass across the net front defended off a Bruin's skate and past Tuukka Rask, putting an anticlimactic end to a spectacular battle between two of the league's best goalies. Granlund's fantasy owners have long been waiting for him to take that step forward offensively, but he actually saw his scoring rate drop last season, and with a modest nine points in 16 games this year, we're still waiting.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Mon 11/14/16 12:12 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old has eight goals in 14 games this year, a solid but not flashy point total. He's on pace to barely beat last season's 44 points, his career-high, but not an outstanding fantasy year.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Wed 11/2/16 12:47 AM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund's second-period tally was the only offense Minnesota could muster as they fell to the Sabres on Tuesday, 2-1.
EDGE Analysis
Granlund's second of the season now gives him six points in ten games, putting him on pace for a 50-point season. Everyone is still waiting for the 24-year-old to break out offensively after posting point totals of 41, 39 and 44 in each of the past three seasons, but it looks more and more like he's destined to be a two-way player with above average production. There's nothing wrong with that as Granlund remains one of the Wild's most dependable forwards, but his lack of offensive upside certainly makes him frustrating to own in fantasy despite his obvious talent. There's still hope for him yet, but don't hold your breath.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Sun 10/30/16 2:34 AM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund potted his first goal of the season and added a helper in Saturday's win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
It's surprising it's only the first goal of the season for Granlund, who's been skating on the top line with Mikko Koivu. The 24-year-old is coming off a 44-point season and appears destined to take a step forward this year. He's got four points in his last four games on a hot Minnesota team, so look for him to build off Saturday's performance, especially given his top-line role and use on the power play.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Wed 10/19/16 3:35 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund had an assist for his first point of the season in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Granlund has five shots on goal in three games, is getting about a minute more power play ice time per game than previous seasons and is skating on the second line with Mikko Koivu and Chris Stewart, so all the ingredients are in place for him to finally make the big improvement so many expected of him. He's still just 24 years old.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Sat 4/23/16 10:30 AM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund scored his first goal of the postseason and added an assist in Friday's Game 5 overtime win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
It was a breakout effort for Granlund, who had been held off the scoresheet in the previous four games. The 24-year-old has a strong all-around game, firing four shots on goal in 25:10 of ice time. Granlund is skating on the top line with Mikko Koivu, and now that he's broke out of his scoring slump, the Stars may have their hands full in Game 6.
Mikael Granlund C/RW ANA Sun 4/3/16 11:45 PM
Mikael Granlund
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Granlund scored the team's lone goal in Sunday's loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
The Wild ended up falling 5-1, as Granlund finished with a minus-2 rating in the contest to fall to minus-11 on the year. The 24-year-old continues to add to his career-best totals in both goals (13) and points (44) and now has five points in the last five games.