Rumor: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Predators interested in Mikael Granlund

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[jetsforever]

Surprising he's still available

 

[Lt Dan]

There hasn't been any action in weeks and there isn't even a set date for camp to start. Anyone else think that news is being manufactured at this point for clicks?

 

[vorbis]

There hasn't been any action in weeks and there isn't even a set date for camp to start. Anyone else think that news is being manufactured at this point for clicks?

I'd put this more in the category of "informed speculation" rather than news. which is about as good as you're going to get at this point with so much up in the air about next season

 

[SEALBound]

I have to assume that if Granlund wanted to return to Nashville, he would have by now.

 

[bukwas]

There hasn't been any action in weeks and there isn't even a set date for camp to start. Anyone else think that news is being manufactured at this point for clicks?

Possibly but it's so dead right now i'll take it.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

There hasn't been any action in weeks and there isn't even a set date for camp to start. Anyone else think that news is being manufactured at this point for clicks?

NHL games need to be started by no later than February so camps could start in next 2-3 weeks. Players are showing up to their arenas/practice facilities.
I'd expect a lot of the top 10 free agents making their decisions within 2 weeks. The league and NHLPA will work out this agreement.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Surely there's no way Granlund himself wants to go back to Preds?

 

[StreetHawk]

Has to pick a place to get his numbers back up to get paid. Big decision. Maybe take a hit this season to secure something long term next off seasnon.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

My guess is Columbus. They have the gobs of space and the lineup slot for him after Anderson was dealt. I'd be shocked but pleasantly surprised if it's Carolina. I still think that Carolina's the leaning favorites for Vatanen.

 

[CBJ goalie]

As a CBJ fan, I'm torn between them getting Granlund or Hoffman.
Hoffman is a goal scorer and I love his shot - but Granlund seems to have a better overall game...I think he'd fit better into their system.

Do it Jarmo.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

My guess is Columbus. They have the gobs of space and the lineup slot for him after Anderson was dealt. I'd be shocked but pleasantly surprised if it's Carolina. I still think that they're the leaning favorites for Vatanen.

They will be close to Carolina with cap space once PLD is signed.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I think Columbus is where he'll end up. Especially with the opportunity with Nyquist's injury.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

They will be close to Carolina with cap space once PLD is signed.

Not if PLD is bridged. If they go long-term, then sure. Granlund (much like Vatanen) looks like he might be a bargain, though, no matter who gets him. I'm sure that Columbus wants term with Dubois, though, just because I think that Kek is likely sick of star players leaving the team even though he offers solid contracts to them. It's IMO the main reason why they cleared so much cap early in the offseason.

 

[themelkman]

Sharks have to have inquired but probably not enough cash

 

[predfan24]

Surely there's no way Granlund himself wants to go back to Preds?

I'd hope not. It didn't work here. However, Preds missed out on Hall, and might be desperate for a top 6 winger.

 

[Canes]

Canes could use him especially if he's willing/able to play wing in their system. But they need to ship out some dead weight before most likely.

 

[Soundgarden]

I swear to God Poile...

 

[Lapa]

I think he'd do well with the Hurricanes, but Blue Jackets is where I guess he'll end up.

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

Seems like he'd have the most opportunity with Columbus.

Well maybe he'd have even more opportunities with the Predators but if I'm him and signing a one year deal there's no way I'm going back to the team where offense goes to die.

 

[Scoresberg]

I very much doubt we'd bring Granlund back after all this, although Coach Hynes really liked him. We could really use a Hoffman-type scorer to round out our top-6.

I think Granlund re-unites with Koivu and ends up in Columbus. He'd fit in Tortorella's system like a glove unlike Hoffman.

Carolina doesn't have any cap space left, so unless one of them is willing to take a $1 mil deal a year, I don't see Carolina pulling it off.

All-in-all, nobody is signing anywhere until the next season gets some clarity.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Count the Preds out

 

[kthx]

Granlund could be a homerun for some of these teams. I expect that Bruins were never in on him, that's sad.

About his contract, does he take a long-term deal now that he has a baby or does he go something like 1-year prove-it deal?

I could see CBJ as an optimal choice for him. Could be a steal if you want to commit long-term.

 

[Stickpucker]

If Granlund wants to put up offensive numbers I think Carolina is a better shot if he can get ice time with Aho/TT or Tro/Svech...if he ends up on a line with Staal not so much.

If it's a 1 year show me I'd say Carolina if it's a couple year deal most likely CBJ.

 

[DaveG]

Canes could use him especially if he's willing/able to play wing in their system. But they need to ship out some dead weight before most likely.

Yep, if they are able to move Dzingle the room is there for Granlund, otherwise i think he's going to end up in Columbus.

A one year in Carolina is probably his best bet to reestablish value and make a run at a cup though.