Rumor: Mikael Granlund Drawing Interest (NSH, others unnamed)

[tomgilbertfan]

Doesn’t Nashville already have johanssen-turris down the middle?

Granlund has been a wing the last 3 seasons.

 

[Bazeek]

Doesn’t Nashville already have johanssen-turris down the middle?

Granlund's not a center. Or rather, he's put up his best numbers as a RW the last few years.

Edit: Wow, looks like Wild fans are gripping their sticks a little tight this morning.

 

[super6646]

Granlund has been a wing the last 3 seasons.

Don’t watch minny too much so I thought he was still a centre. My mistake.

 

[MuckOG]

All things being equal, I would prefer to see Granlund on the Wild feeding pucks to Kaprizov whenever he arrives.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

This is the deal Bergevin needs to go after

if he is smart he is trading Drouin for Granlund, or assets.

WE need an elite RW like Granlund

 

[AKL]

Wow, looks like Wild fans are gripping their sticks a little tight this morning.

I’m trying not to get my hopes up, but I’m very intrigued by what Granlund could return.

 

[rynryn]

oh dear lord not Granlund.

 

[Bazeek]

I’m trying not to get my hopes up, but I’m very intrigued by what Granlund could return.

I am too, but if he's traded I expect us to be very unhappy with the return up front. It might settle in and look better with time, but initially it's going to be ugly.

 

[perronist]

wild would lose most likely lose any trade sending granlund away

 

[MuckOG]

wild would lose most likely lose any trade sending granlund away

I'm sure the initial reaction will be that the Wild will have "lost" the trade....but as we all know, only time will tell.

 

[WILDTATE10]

Wow would be sad to see Granny traded. I get it, but the return better be great if they do.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

He should go to Vegas.

 

[MinJaBen]

Would the Wild still take a call from the Canes on Granlund? I hear you guys like our Swedish centers, we have a slightly used Walmark that pairs nicely with Rask.

 

[helsinkipenguin]

Would the Wild still take a call from the Canes on Granlund? I hear you guys like our Swedish centers, we have a slightly used Walmark that pairs nicely with Rask.

This would be a good joke in Finland.

 

[absolute garbage]

From Wild's perspective, I'd much rather sign Granlund to 8x8 extension than trade him for Fiala, Tolvanen and a 1st. Just don't think those 2 players will ever even hold Granlund's jockstrap, and a late 1st doesn't change anything there.

 

[ATypicalCanadian]

Maybe Hartman would be involved ?

 

[Stickpucker]

Please be involved Carolina.

 

[2Pair]

From Wild's perspective, I'd much rather sign Granlund to 8x8 extension than trade him for Fiala, Tolvanen and a 1st. Just don't think those 2 players will ever even hold Granlund's jockstrap, and a late 1st doesn't change anything there.

Oh god no

 

[Bazeek]

Would the Wild still take a call from the Canes on Granlund? I hear you guys like our Swedish centers, we have a slightly used Walmark that pairs nicely with Rask.

I'd have all the time in the world for that call, but it'd be pretty short if it began with Lucas Wallmark.

 

[King Weber]

would much rather keep Fiala than trade for Granlund who's an UFA after next season.

 

[57special]

Don’t watch minny too much so I thought he was still a centre. My mistake.

To be fair to you, he's switched back to C since Koivu's and Rask's injury, and the Coyle trade. So, he can play C, but most think that playing wing frees him up to do his thing offensively.

 

[Todd Parchment]

Maybe Hartman would be involved ?

Poile is so overrated.

 

[Mildan]

It seems like Nashvilles Cup window is coming towards end, so adding Granny would definately make a lot of sense this year. Especially if they can get it without losing main pieces from their main roster. I'm all for it from Nasville point of view. In addition if Missesota is rebuilding and growing younger, you rather trade him now with some contract left than wait for his rental value while rebuilding elsewhere. Depends what Minnesota sees as their target for this year. Personally I don't see them as contenders with this current team structure so I think gettings firsts and high end prospects is a good way to start. Maybe they can suck next year and go for one of those high end prospect centers as their new core pieces. Lundell f.e. seems to be similar/better prospect than Granny but suitable 9 years younger for their next proper push.

 

[gwh]

Only interesting player to watch on this team.

I think Fenton will sell him for a 2nd and a C-prospect. Because he seems to be an idiot.

 

[57special]

I would take a chance on Mittelstadt as a center piece, but I am an unabashed fan. I think BUF has enough expiring contracts to make it work financially.
Risky, for sure. Mitts lack of production is worrying.

 

[Bazeek]

It seems like Nashvilles Cup window is coming towards end, so adding Granny would definately make a lot of sense this year. Especially if they can get it without losing main pieces from their main roster. I'm all for it from Nasville point of view. In addition if Missesota is rebuilding and growing younger, you rather trade him now with some contract left than wait for his rental value while rebuilding elsewhere. Depends what Minnesota sees as their target for this year. Personally I don't see them as contenders with this current team structure so I think gettings firsts and high end prospects is a good way to start. Maybe they can suck next year and go for one of those high end prospect centers as their new core pieces. Lundell f.e. seems to be similar/better prospect than Granny but suitable 9 years younger for their next proper push.

With their schedule from here on out they've got as good a shot as most at one of the centers near the top of this year's draft.