Down by the River Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I don't see any scenario in which Granlund is not worth 1.5 million. Even if he puts up 8 goals, his solid PK work will take pressure off of Bo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 It is going to be a game of which bottom 6 guy doesn't make the roster unless a couple of these guys get moved out. Nice deal though, won't scare anyone away if he is made part of a trade package. I bet his camp would like to get moved out rather than be used in a checking only role again in a contract year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Cheapest 2C in the NHL!!! Leipsic Horvat Boeser Petterrsson Granlund Virtanen Gaunce Sutter Motte Eriksson Richardson/Beagle Gagner Goldobin Gaudette I'd enjoy watching that lineup. Might not expect short term results, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Might be sign and trade, have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkingz Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 As others have already said great "show me" contract. I do hope MG can get his offensive game back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 38.2% ozone starts last year. primarily with Sutter, Gaunce, Eriksson, Dowd.... clearly spent most of the season in a matchup/shutdown role. Second most penalty killing minutes among forwards (next to Sutter). still, had a very respectable 46% corsi +14 turnover differential 2.4 on ice 5on5 goals against per 60 was also pretty solid in that role. Love his versatility. Don't read too much into his production last year. Valuable guy whether it's in a bottom six role, and if he moves up the lineup and gets some opportunities with a skilled youth line perhaps his production spikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Capfriendly shows him as an RFA at the end of his contract, but makes it clear they do not have all the contract details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Now if he could be flipped for a second rounder, that'd be great. I like him but I'd like another 2nd rounder more. And he must be worth more now than when we traded for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: Now if he could be flipped for a second rounder, that'd be great. I like him but I'd like another 2nd rounder more. And he must be worth more now than when we traded for him. Why so we can draft a guy who in 2-4 years MIGHT become Markus Granlund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Great signing. With that AAV for Granlund, we still have plenty of room for Tavares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 He had a tough year with injuries and played with some pretty meh players, Really excited to see him turn it around, and this contract is a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Good deal for Granlund. I'm not sure if I see him in the top 6 next season but he's a very versatile player. As a matter of discussion, I know Green played him at center last season but he has never really struck me as a center. Where do you guys see Granlund fitting into the roster next season (based on the current roster)? To me, Granlund seems like a guy who would fit well with Sutter as a two-way forward but it also seems like a waste as Sutter gets so many d-zone starts that it would presumably limit Granlund's production (I'm of the mind that he can at least match his totals from 2 seasons ago). I personally see Granlund as a winger playing in a bottom 9 role but provided with more o-zone starts on a responsible 2-way line (instead of on a shutdown line) but then the Canucks aren't exactly stocked with solid centers right now. Perhaps a Granlund-Gaudette-RW line might work (assuming Gaudette makes the team but I'm of the mind that he'll start in Utica). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, EternalCanuckFan said: Good deal for Granlund. I'm not sure if I see him in the top 6 next season but he's a very versatile player. As a matter of discussion, I know Green played him at center last season but he has never really struck me as a center. Where do you guys see Granlund fitting into the roster next season (based on the current roster)? To me, Granlund seems like a guy who would fit well with Sutter as a two-way forward but it also seems like a waste as Sutter gets so many d-zone starts that it would presumably limit Granlund's production (I'm of the mind that he can at least match his totals from 2 seasons ago). I personally see Granlund as a winger playing in a bottom 9 role but provided with more o-zone starts on a responsible 2-way line (instead of on a shutdown line) but then the Canucks aren't exactly stocked with solid centers right now. Perhaps a Granlund-Gaudette-RW line might work (assuming Gaudette makes the team but I'm of the mind that he'll start in Utica). I think the only thing that holds him back from centering a line would be his small sample faceoff numbers. And the fact the team had Sedin, Horvat, Sutter and some 4th line Cs in the past few years. But he has great vision, is a good playmaker, solid and low center of gravity / able to battle down low and on the boards....I think these past few seasons of frequent shutdown minutes may have helped develop him into a viable center, more able to handle the defensive duties of that role. If he were centering a more skilled line he'd also be defending with less frequency. With the lineup they presently have that's where I'd try him, with a heavier, solid defensive young winger like Virtanen - it would be interesting to see what they could do with more opportunities, particularly if they had a highly skilled winger like Pettersson to round out that line. On the other hand, if they acquire or sign a middle six center, he remains very versatile and worth every cent of that contract even if his production remains muted and he fills a shutdown role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Crazy good deal and for a show me contract too. Nice for Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borvat Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 This guy is underrated from my perspective. Has always been a point producer at every level would like to see him given an opportunity to play with some skilled wingers. I think he has earned the opportunity. William Karlsson flourished so you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: Why so we can draft a guy who in 2-4 years MIGHT become Markus Granlund? Not unless you expect a defenceman to become Markus Granlund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Where's Wellwood said: Not unless you expect a defenceman to become Markus Granlund Sorry might become Michael Del Zotto or Taylor Ellington... I'll keep Granlund at this steal of a deal especially since we are already depleted at Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 14 minutes ago, Zoolander said: He had a tough year with injuries and played with some pretty meh players, Really excited to see him turn it around, and this contract is a steal! Plus he was on his way to a 25 goal season the year before, but was shut down with a wrist injury late in the season. Good third line player, but can move up and down the lineup and play any role. Contract is a steal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: Not unless you expect a defenceman to become Markus Granlund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, aliboy said: Might be sign and trade, have to wait and see. it might snow 6 weeks from now, only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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