Hockey isn't a statistical model. Actually watching the games provides some context for the numbers.
Last year, Granlund was utilized as a 2nd line offensive winger with a regular 2nd unit PP assignment. He responded with a pretty decent offensive production - at least in terms of goals. He played mostly with Sutter, Megna and Eriksson, so didn't get a lot of assists, but he made teh most of his offensive role.
This year, he is being used on a match up, shutdown line with Sutter and Dorsett with basically no PP time. Every night he matches up against the best players on the other team, so his offensive numbers have not surprisingly declined. Yes - Dorsett has scored on the same line, but let's keep in mind that of Dorsett's 7 goals, 2 are short handed and 1 is an empty net goal - neither of which reflect the play of the line as a whole.
I don't think anyone ever made the case that Granlund was an top end offensive forward. He's a decent, middle 6 utility forward who can play all three positions and perform well in a variety of roles. Cherry picking stats to demonstrate that he is either rubbish/useless or fantastic is a waste of time.
Last year, Granlund was utilized as a 2nd line offensive winger with a regular 2nd unit PP assignment. He responded with a pretty decent offensive production - at least in terms of goals. He played mostly with Sutter, Megna and Eriksson, so didn't get a lot of assists, but he made teh most of his offensive role.
This year, he is being used on a match up, shutdown line with Sutter and Dorsett with basically no PP time. Every night he matches up against the best players on the other team, so his offensive numbers have not surprisingly declined. Yes - Dorsett has scored on the same line, but let's keep in mind that of Dorsett's 7 goals, 2 are short handed and 1 is an empty net goal - neither of which reflect the play of the line as a whole.
I don't think anyone ever made the case that Granlund was an top end offensive forward. He's a decent, middle 6 utility forward who can play all three positions and perform well in a variety of roles. Cherry picking stats to demonstrate that he is either rubbish/useless or fantastic is a waste of time.