Johnny Torts Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM 2010-11 HIFK Helsinki SM-liiga 2 0 0 0 0 0 2011-12 HIFK Helsinki SM-liiga 47 15 19 34 18 19 3 0 0 0 0 2012-13 HIFK Helsinki SM-liiga 50 10 20 30 18 3 5 1 2 3 4 2013-14 Abbotsford Heat AHL 52 25 21 46 22 10 4 2 3 5 2 2013-14 Calgary Flames NHL 7 2 1 3 0 2 -- -- -- -- -- 2014-15 Calgary Flames NHL 48 8 10 18 16 -4 3 0 1 1 0 2014-15 Adirondack Flames AHL 21 9 8 17 14 -2 -- -- -- -- -- 2015-16 Stockton Heat* AHL 12 5 4 9 10 4 2015-16 Calgary Flames NHL 31 4 3 7 8 -1 NHL Totals 86 14 14 28 24 3 0 1 1 0 From <http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=132220> Traded Feb 22/16 to Vancouver for F H.Shinkaruk Edited February 22, 2016 by Johnny Torts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) I'm actually excited for this kid. Quote A smart and competitive two-way forward that boasts an elite-level skill package. Tremendous hands and puck skills compliment the accurate release on his shot. Not an explosive skater, but mobile to a professional degree. Understands his game and what is expected of him, but can start to play out of his box when trying to exceed expectations. When playing with confidence, he knows his abilities and plays to their extent. Excellent passer as well as a shooter; consistently exhibits keen awareness and hockey sense. Strong defensively and can move the puck out of his zone very well due to his tendency to play the game in lanes. Game by game he works on the small things, and looks for ways to make an impact in the offensive and defensive end. He will only get better. http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=19426 Quote Granlund has good hockey sense, excellent playmaking abilities and sees the ice well. The skilled center is exceptional at running the power play but needs to improve his overall strength and skating to play at the NHL level. The younger brother of the Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund, he has emerged from his brother's shadows and has begun to establish himself as an effective offensive threat. His defensive game and positional play is improved but still needs refining and his size and strength is sometimes a disadvantage at the NHL level. http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/markus_granlund/ Edited February 22, 2016 by thejazz97 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Waiting for TOMapleLaughs so post some dumb comment about him not being a prospect......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 200 foot player that lacks size and struggles at faceoffs. Sounds like Vey... 1 way deal next year as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 McCann will probably be in the AHL next year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just now, Junkyard Dog said: McCann will probably be in the AHL next year. I think that was gonna happen regardless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just now, thejazz97 said: I think that was gonna happen regardless. This kind of makes it a guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I think I've figured this trade out. From THN for his draft year: Quote Assets: Like older brother Mikael, he oozes creativity and offensive ability. Also makes his teammates better around him as a general rule. Has some two-way ability, as well. Flaws: Doesn't have ideal NHL size, so he will need to add significant bulk in order to prove he can produce quality numbers at the highest level over time. Isn't an elite goal-scorer. Career Potential: Talented playmaker with some upside. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jägermeister Posted February 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2016 I give it 2 weeks before everyone hating on the trade starts gushing over him. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Torts Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 I was really really mad, but his AHL numbers do not look too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Jägermeister said: I give it 2 weeks before everyone hating on the trade starts gushing over him. Let's hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Granlund is more refined. Played two seasons in the finnish pro leagues as a teen before coming over to play in the AHL. His AHL numbers are also very similar to Shinkaruks and he also has just over a full season worth of NHL games under his belt. Edited February 22, 2016 by Junkyard Dog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Benning got Granlund so he could have an all-Finnish line next year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Jägermeister said: I give it 2 weeks before everyone hating on the trade starts gushing over him. If he tears it up I will gladly eat my words! However, this trade makes no damn sense to me at the moment and just destroyed any faith I have in Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 This trade isn't bad when you think about it. Shink wouldn't of gotten a chance with Baertschi and Daniel in the top 6. Granlund will replace McCann next year. Granlund has way more experience, similar numbers as a center, has produced at the NHL level and went pro as a teen in Finlands top league. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Johnny Torts said: I was really really mad, but his AHL numbers do not look too bad. So what EXACTLY is the point of this trade. Is this not just a sideways move? I don't get the why of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phil_314 Posted February 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2016 Meanwhile, in Jim's office... "Oh crap, I got Markus!" Good luck to the young Finn, hope he proves us all wrong. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Torts Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just now, HerrDrFunk said: If he tears it up I will gladly eat my words! However, this trade makes no damn sense to me at the moment and just destroyed any faith I have in Benning. Are we trading McCann + for drouin now? hmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just now, HerrDrFunk said: If he tears it up I will gladly eat my words! However, this trade makes no damn sense to me at the moment and just destroyed any faith I have in Benning. It was a weird trade for sure (like if we were going to trade Shink why not try to get a D prospect in return), but it's not as bad as people are making it out to be. I think Granlund will do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpass1 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 He's got great AHL production...Hopefully he grows into a great player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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