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That was Russo's other comment... that the Wild management overhyped him to the fans before he came to North America and he wasn't able to fill those shoes that were probably too large for most players.
Player Discussion Mikael Granlund VIII
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That was Russo's other comment... that the Wild management overhyped him to the fans before he came to North America and he wasn't able to fill those shoes that were probably too large for most players.
forthewild
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Didn't this board Hype him before the Wild did? He just hasn't panned out, happens to a lot of draft picks who have flash in their game but never elevate it to NHL.
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he was also hyped by people outside the wild org as being the best nhl prospect not in the nhl. most of us were amped up over what he may be able to do in a wild uniform. the least i was expecting was 20G - 30A similar to pmb's prime.
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i know hes 23 however its his 4th nhl season. if it was his 1st or 2nd i'd give him a break. ps hes not injured & im not seeing increased production year over year.
I've been thinking about this a lot too. Maybe it's Yeos system and he flourishes under a different coach. Maybe it's maybelline.
But he's spent a lot of time on the PP, and almost all ES TOI top 6 players, and usually with our best forward. He is a good playmaker, and good on PP zone entries. His goal scoring/shot is embarrassing, however. Mediocre AHL quality.
nickschultzfan
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Yeah, Russo's "putting it back on the Wild" regarding "over-hyping" of the kids, namely Granlund is pretty ridiculous.
Wild did what any franchise would do in the history of the World. Real Madrid, Man United, PSG, Arsenal, etc. all pump 14, 15, 16 year-olds that they sign to their soccer academies.
I will say that Granlund's skating bothers me. He's just not quick or shifty enough to do much damage. But everybody has been aware of that issue since he was drafted.
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He was a top 10 pick that was setting scoring records in a good adult professional league.
Of course he was hyped. Management had very little to do with it.
Of course he was hyped. Management had very little to do with it.
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Same exact thing can be said for RNH, yet Oilers insist he'll be an elite 1C and Wild fans are chomping at the bit to trade for him.
I understand RNH has put up better numbers, but he still hasn't improved, ever.
If there was ever a player we "gave up" on too early that we are considering trading now, Granlund will be it. Hes just going to take longer, but i know he will be good and will make us regret it.
not that i haven't considered trading him myself, but the situation seems all too realistic.
not that i haven't considered trading him myself, but the situation seems all too realistic.
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I know we've talked about moving Granlund on here, but I don't think Fletcher really sees that as an option unless we get an upgrade back in that deal.
Loffer
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Well, it was a no-brainer indeed that Granny had serious issues in his mobility when drafted. And it was a no-brainer that Kuznetsov looked like the real deal already then. But it is what it is. #Justsaying
Granny is good though in a big rink. Maybe he will still improve though. Ceteris paribus. And 0.5 ppg is not that bad in the best league in the world. Do it by yourself first.
Granny is good though in a big rink. Maybe he will still improve though. Ceteris paribus. And 0.5 ppg is not that bad in the best league in the world. Do it by yourself first.
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He's also spent a lot of time on the wrong side of PP. And barely anyone moves - to whom he's supposed to deliver passes?
That being said, it sure has been horrible season from him so far.
Al Lagoon
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I'm sure a lot of you noticed a different, faster, more feisty Granlund in the 3rd vs. Dallas. Where has that guy been all year?
He needs to drink coffee between periods like Walz.
He also needs to work on releasing his shot quicker. He got into some prime spots, but took too long and had his shots blocked.
He needs to drink coffee between periods like Walz.
He also needs to work on releasing his shot quicker. He got into some prime spots, but took too long and had his shots blocked.
But he said he worked on his shot in Finland last summer with some shooting guru! The guy has an embarrassing shot... It is not NHL top6 level...not even close. Granlund is supposed to be an offensive C, not a grinder bottom sixer. He doesn't have the frame for it.
probably just coinicdence but 1st shift with vanek on his unit since parise's injury -> goal.
but let's play him with lesser players. that will help him and the team how exactly?
but let's play him with lesser players. that will help him and the team how exactly?
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I don't think Wild management hyped him... EVERYBODY had him ranked as the NHL's #1 prospect at some point. McKenzie, and McGuire raved about him.
During the draft, McKenzie points out that scouts had Granlund pegged as the smartest player in the draft, and best playmaker - ahead of Tyler Seguin.
Remember back in the days when opposing fans would say they were very impressed how Granlund was willing to drive to the net? When was the last time you've seen that happen?
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When is the last time you have seen that in the NHL? It is not the juniors.
Zucker has maybe one in 4 games. Coyle is the only player in the team that can do it consistently.
Koivu, Vanek, Parise, Pommer, Nino... Nope.
Every D in our team (except Dumba) has a ridiculous poke check. Selanne used to hold the D stick with his off hand. Coyle protects with outstretched knee and massive size.
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