5 goals + 20 assists for Granlund next year. :(

I see you, and lower you 2 goals + 7 assists + 3 suspensions + 2 felonies + 1 trade demand

Two pop stars and an actress for Granlund next year :)

I see you, and lower you 2 goals + 7 assists + 3 suspensions + 2 felonies + 1 trade demand

:cry:

Gaborik had 36 points in his rookie year so I'll be happy if Granlund matches that.

Gaborik had 36 points in his rookie year so I'll be happy if Granlund matches that.

Gaborik was 18...Granlund will be 20. And Granlund's going to have MUCH higher quality linemates.

I don't think 50 points is out of reach for Granlund.

Something to think about, last year Skinner has 31G + 32A = 63 Pts. Skinner did that when he was 19. Granlund will be 20. 50 would be a big upgrade, and maybe we'll win a few more shootouts with his sick moves :P

Does that mean you fold? Bam! Winner!

Yes, I fold.

To be serious, I am happy with 40 points. You expect too much from him and will de disappointed.

Anyways, Granlund got two assists on PP tonight and leads FEL scoring now (6 + 12). So, he will wear that ridiculous golden helmet again in the next match. Way to go.

Yes, I fold.

To be serious, I am happy with 40 points. You expect too much from him and will de disappointed.

Anyways, Granlund got two assists on PP tonight and leads FEL scoring now (6 + 12). So, he will wear that ridiculous golden helmet again in the next match. Way to go.

So basically what you're asking Wild fans to do is manage expectations? Uh oh...

Who ever said it was said it with sarcasm... He wasn't 100 per cent serious. :shakehead

I'm expecting +55 rookie season from Mikael. Yes that is much but I rather believe he is going to make impact than not. Am I the next homer?;)

Read his post again. He didn't say it with sarcasm.

10C for Barkov...

http://www.nelonenpro.fi/j%C3%A4%C3%A4kiekko/sm-liiga/media/347293

Granlund's assist at 0.42. don't know if it works outside of finland.

http://www.nelonenpro.fi/j%C3%A4%C3%A4kiekko/sm-liiga/media/347293

Granlund's assist at 0.42. don't know if it works outside of finland.

Worked for me. What a beaut. Made space for himself then alley-oop!

http://www.nelonenpro.fi/j%C3%A4%C3%A4kiekko/sm-liiga/media/347293

Granlund's assist at 0.42. don't know if it works outside of finland.

If works here in Brazil, i guess it works everywhere.

Beautiful play by Granlund.

ydNGrZDGNdY

UrhoTV's game highlights on youtube. I can hardly stand the ruutu.fi video player, because it fails to function properly for me.

From what I've heard, Granlund's second point wasn't exactly merited, but I suppose it happens occasionally.

5 goals + 20 assists for Granlund next year. :(

Koivu's rookie season, as a 22 year old:

6 goals + 15 assists in 64 games.

Koivu's rookie season, as a 22 year old:

6 goals + 15 assists in 64 games.

So what you're saying is that it's possible to develop after the age of 19!? :amazed:

What was that D doing there?! Nothing away from Granlund but once again bad play by the opposite defenseman. And nice pass, anyhow.

BTW. What bugs me a little in MG's amazing passes is that I have NEVER seen him giving a really good sound and proper saucer pass! Never. And I mean by that a pass that makes the puck fly like a saucer, as supposed, not like some unsteady butterfly. He gives dubious butterfly passes, not solid saucer passes as they are supposed to be given! It's weird but true. Period.

I really have no words.

Neither do I. Weird but true.

Went to watch the game today and boy was I ever impressed with Granlund. That pass was a thing of beauty but even more impressive was his tenacity and defensive game. In my mind, he was the best defensive forward for HIFK while also being their most dangerous player in the offensive zone. He makes so many right decisions on the ice.

What was that D doing there?! Nothing away from Granlund but once again bad play by the opposite defenseman. And nice pass, anyhow.

BTW. What bugs me a little in MG's amazing passes is that I have NEVER seen him giving a really good sound and proper saucer pass! Never. And I mean by that a pass that makes the puck fly like a saucer, as supposed, not like some unsteady butterfly. He gives dubious butterfly passes, not solid saucer passes as they are supposed to be given! It's weird but true. Period.

:laugh:

If that's your next counter-argument to why Granlund is bound to fail you are digging yourself an even bigger hole. Oh if only Mikael saucers didnt flutter! Then he would be a star!!

Seriously, dudes a good prospect. You don't need to just hate on him for no reason other than to be an antagonist.

Why is Granlund's CEILING only a 50-60 point player like you say...? I mean sure. Maybe he becomes that in the NHL, but their is no way you can say he WON'T become more than that.

BTW. What bugs me a little in MG's amazing passes is that I have NEVER seen him giving a really good sound and proper saucer pass! Never. And I mean by that a pass that makes the puck fly like a saucer, as supposed, not like some unsteady butterfly. He gives dubious butterfly passes, not solid saucer passes as they are supposed to be given! It's weird but true. Period.

I'm pretty sure he has still time to work on his saucer pass... If not, you can always do it like this:

3hdNGaAqKrw#t=336s

5,36 ->

What was that D doing there?! Nothing away from Granlund but once again bad play by the opposite defenseman. And nice pass, anyhow.

BTW. What bugs me a little in MG's amazing passes is that I have NEVER seen him giving a really good sound and proper saucer pass! Never. And I mean by that a pass that makes the puck fly like a saucer, as supposed, not like some unsteady butterfly. He gives dubious butterfly passes, not solid saucer passes as they are supposed to be given! It's weird but true. Period.

I know. Also, a lot of his goals just go into the net, not off of the post and into the net. It's really frustrating, not hearing that awesome *ting* sound every time he scores. I don't see him having a future in the NHL until he can do it regularly. What a wasted pick...

ydNGrZDGNdY

UrhoTV's game highlights on youtube. I can hardly stand the ruutu.fi video player, because it fails to function properly for me.

From what I've heard, Granlund's second point wasn't exactly merited, but I suppose it happens occasionally.

Granlund's first assist was pretty!

I had to laugh at the goal at 1:55. Maybe Granlund needs to start shooting from his defensive zone if he wants to pot a few more goals?

If you want to know what really really annoys me about Granlund. It's the fact that he's already 20 years old playing against grown men in a league that's basically the
2nd best or close to the 2nd best in the world. I hate the fact that he's almost average 2 points a game and leading his team. As a 20 year old? I mean he's not even in his teens anymore. Plus, his passes flutter sometimes before finding the tape of his teammates. It's like WTH Mikael?

He's a bust in the NHL for sure. Kids got no talent. 40-50 point player ceiling. He's proven that so far in his hockey career.

If you want to know what really really annoys me about Granlund. It's the fact that he's already 20 years old playing against grown men in a league that's basically the
2nd best or close to the 2nd best in the world. I hate the fact that he's almost average 2 points a game and leading his team. As a 20 year old? I mean he's not even in his teens anymore. Plus, his passes flutter sometimes before finding the tape of his teammates. It's like WTH Mikael?

He's a bust in the NHL for sure. Kids got no talent. 40-50 point player ceiling. He's proven that so far in his hockey career.

A small correction... he actually is still 19, turns 20 in February.

However, I 100% agree with everything else you said. What a lost cause...

A small correction... he actually is still 19, turns 20 in February.

However, I 100% agree with everything else you said. What a lost cause...

Haha well in that case. I guess I could up his ceiling to maybe a 55 point per season player However, if his saucers didn't flutter I could guarentee you he averages minimum 80 points a year. :nod:

5 goals + 20 assists for Granlund next year. :(

In playoffs :D

Went to watch the game today and boy was I ever impressed with Granlund. That pass was a thing of beauty but even more impressive was his tenacity and defensive game. In my mind, he was the best defensive forward for HIFK while also being their most dangerous player in the offensive zone. He makes so many right decisions on the ice.

I was about to say pretty much the same thing. I have no doubts about Mikael fitting in the NHL. With those talents it is just impossible to fail, since the footspeed is seriously well above average, hockey IQ is the best I´ve ever seen and the guy makes right plays all the time, with the puck or without.

What was that D doing there?! Nothing away from Granlund but once again bad play by the opposite defenseman. And nice pass, anyhow.

BTW. What bugs me a little in MG's amazing passes is that I have NEVER seen him giving a really good sound and proper saucer pass! Never. And I mean by that a pass that makes the puck fly like a saucer, as supposed, not like some unsteady butterfly. He gives dubious butterfly passes, not solid saucer passes as they are supposed to be given! It's weird but true. Period.

If only his passes could flutter... I don't think he should even go to the NHL maybe KHL tops, he'll just embarass himself... He's too small and his saucers don't flutter.

We have our own resident troll now. Aww. We've finally made it boys! The Minnesota Wild are now a part of the HF community.

Theres such a mixture of homerism, jests and cynicism, I can no longer tell sarcasm from seriousness anymore lol

In playoffs :D

Not with the Wild... :D

We have our own resident troll now. Aww. We've finally made it boys! The Minnesota Wild are now a part of the HF community.
I like the old days :( Haha, I still think we're top 5 for team boards as far as being realistic aswell as being nice to eachother, lol.

Fluttering saucer passes... Oh boy! I had to register just to comment this. There must be something seriously wrong in Granlund's passing if the puck flutters every time! And this went unnoticed by all the scouts before the draft. Trade him for Kadri.

I mean if they really flutter, every time, passes, pucks...

Fluttering saucer passes... Oh boy! I had to register just to comment this. There must be something seriously wrong in Granlund's passing if the puck flutters every time! And this went unnoticed by all the scouts before the draft. Trade him for Kadri.

I mean if they really flutter, every time, passes, pucks...

:laugh:

I know the feeling. Pretty sure I registered for a similar reason.

Either way, welcome.

Oh god fluttering saucer passing-disease! We're doomed, what a bust..

Oh god fluttering saucer passing-disease! We're doomed, what a bust..

If you want to check out our resident granlund bashers in depth analysis of granlunds saucer issues. Check out the main prospect board thread.

Is someone saying the Finish baby Jesus who cures cancer is fluttering his saucer passes? PREPOSTEROUS!!!!

Which is a point in its own. His passes flutter because the puck has Finnish baby Jesus angel wings.

:laugh:

I know the feeling. Pretty sure I registered for a similar reason.

Either way, welcome.
Ditto. Where did I go wrong?

Which is a point in its own. His passes flutter because the puck has Finnish baby Jesus angel wings.

Can't believe no one figured this out before.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kl5slzN2nmY/S4b3uvQ2uyI/AAAAAAAAAq8/9ALeeZ0uILM/s400/jesus_hockey_lol.jpg

whos jesus?

Former NHLer Jarkko Ruutu got a game misconduct for charging Mikael Granlund at the last minute of the Jokerit-HIFK game, it seemed he had his hands/stick up at the level of Granlund head. HIFK won 3-0, but it seems Granlund is being targeted by the worst pests of the league. I'm hoping no concussion this time.

Former NHLer Jarkko Ruutu got a game misconduct for charging Mikael Granlund at the last minute of the Jokerit-HIFK game, it seemed he had his hands/stick up at the level of Granlund head. HIFK won 3-0, but it seems Granlund is being targeted by the worst pests of the league. I'm hoping no concussion this time.

Hmmm... I guess Jarkko Ruutu is an inter-continental *****. No easy feat.

That's bad news. Hope he's allright though.

Hmmm... I guess Jarkko Ruutu is an inter-continental *****. No easy feat.

I have to say the first thing I thought of when he signed with Jokerit: "keep your head up Granlund."

Former NHLer Jarkko Ruutu got a game misconduct for charging Mikael Granlund at the last minute of the Jokerit-HIFK game, it seemed he had his hands/stick up at the level of Granlund head. HIFK won 3-0, but it seems Granlund is being targeted by the worst pests of the league. I'm hoping no concussion this time.

Why do all of our prospects seem to get concussions? Instead of rating the Wild's prospects on a 1-10 A-F system like HF does, we should just rate them on a scale of Grade 1-3.

any vids of the charge? I hope he is ok, NHL is worse...

I heard he was caught admiring his saucer pass.

IMO it was a ridiculous call by the referee. 2min penalty for interference at most.
The 5 min major Ruutu got had more to do with him delivering the hit and Granlund taking it than the hit itself. I doubt Granlund was injured, certainly hope he didnt.

It was pretty similar to the Kronwall hit on Havlat few years ago except this one was million times softer and slower.

any vids of the charge? I hope he is ok, NHL is worse...

There is one in the prospect thread. Doesn't look that bad.

I heard he was caught admiring his saucer pass.
:laugh:

Hey, if he got off a good one for a change, he could be forgiven for being spellbound.

Quite a many laughs on one bad saucer pass...

"How did Granlund play?"
"He was ok."
"What about his saucer passes."
"Bad as always."
"Did they flutter?"
"Very much so."
"Too bad."

It looks like Granlund is going to be ok. Great news!

Great news, that means he won't miss any time to work on that fluttering saucer pass! :sarcasm:

That was a soft hit, not even close to charging. After the hit Ruutu just stayed on top of Granlund, pinning him onto the ice, which didn't go well with the players. No need to fear for an injury.

The ref only gave Ruutu 5 and 20 to foreshadow Granlund's point totals next year.

The ref only gave Ruutu 5 and 20 to foreshadow Granlund's point totals next year.

I, for one, will be absolutely shocked if he manages to score 5 goals and 20 points per game.
What a bold prediction by that ref.

NVM, you got it

HIFK playing tonight against SaiPa, which is one of the worst teams in SM-liiga. They are also missing their most important D-man due to suspension, and 18-year-old Richard Ullberg, who hasn't played a minute in SM-liiga yet, is their starting goalie.

Looks just great. These bottom feeders lead 2-0 after two periods...

E: And now it's 3-0. Wake up, Granlund!

Looks just great. These bottom feeders lead 2-0 after two periods...

E: And now it's 3-0. Wake up, Granlund!

I already called him bust in main boards :D

Looks just great. These bottom feeders lead 2-0 after two periods...

E: And now it's 3-0. Wake up, Granlund!

4-0 now **** you granlund/HIFK and WHALES

Wooooooow bust

He assisted a goal in the last minute haha

Well, the game ended 2-4 and Granlund got an assist on the last goal. So 19 points in 14 games now. Still leads the league in scoring.

Oh, I forgot that he's a bust and his saucer passes flutter.

(I just came back from a holiday in Sicily and read those hilarious posts about Granlund and his saucer passes. :laugh:)

I can't believe he can get that many assists with such a fluttering sauce pass, doesnt add up!

I can't believe he can get that many assists with such a fluttering sauce pass, doesnt add up!

His linemates must have hands of silk to handle such rubbish passes.

His speed is ok, Shot is ok, competetiveness is ok, physical play is ok and Hockey iq is great, but those ****in fluttering passes KILLS ANY CHANCE HE HAD TO BE SUCCESFUL IN NHL **** you midget! :D

Yup, forget Granlund and sign Raimo Helminen instead. I think he's a free agent :sarcasm: And a master of the saucers..

I'm so happy this caught on

Yup, forget Granlund and sign Raimo Helminen instead. I think he's a free agent :sarcasm: And a master of the saucers..

He really was a master of saucer passes. They were real beauties, no fluttering whatsover!

Can't wait til next year - "Flutterpuck to Clutterbuck" :D

Granlund's just outside the top ten in goals with 6 goals in 14 games, but leads the league in points and assists with an outstanding number of 13 fluttering saucer passes. And those actually flutter as never seen in the history of hockey. The question is, how does he do it? Makes them flutter that much. Just makes you wonder.

EDIT: And I agree on Helminen, his saucer passes didn't flutter even when deflected, they were gyroscopically stable.

What number do you guys think he'll wear when he comes over?

Same number he wears now... 64.

That's what he wore in prospect camp as well.

Can't wait til next year - "Flutterpuck to Clutterbuck" :D

Oh dear... :laugh:


Here's thinking that they won't share a line, though. Unless Yeo decides that 2nd line should be Lats-Stamp-Clutter or that somehow Cullen is able to really impress and Stamp plays in 3rd line.

So is he kind of a streaky scorer? He was 2 PPG for a while and now he's slowed down.

He was 2 PPG for a while and now he's slowed down.

He's working on that whole cancer thing and tracking down Zooey for me. He can only be asked so much while putting up a PPG+, I think.

So is he kind of a streaky scorer? He was 2 PPG for a while and now he's slowed down.

The team around him is really, really not performing well. Which I'm glad of, actually, because I'm supporter of the Espoo Blues. :laugh:

Same number he wears now... 64.

That's what he wore in prospect camp as well.

Yeah, Granlund has worn 64 since he started playing hockey, so I believe it stays.

Petri Matikainen, HIFK's head coach, wasn't really happy with yesterdays performance, and decided to held some skating drills for the team one hour after the game ended...

I don't know... The Wild have been trying to get all their players away from the high numbers. What's it going to say when the kid comes in and gets the random 64? :sarcasm:

64 is the number of how many of his passes flutter out from a 100 saucer passes.

Yeah, Granlund has worn 64 since he started playing hockey, so I believe it stays.

Petri Matikainen, HIFK's head coach, wasn't really happy with yesterdays performance, and decided to held some skating drills for the team one hour after the game ended...

Earliest vids I've seen had him wearing 9 if I remember correctly.

we could call him Nintendo :)

64 is the number of how many of his passes flutter out from a 70 saucer passes.

Fixed that for you :sarcasm:

Earliest vids I've seen had him wearing 9 if I remember correctly.

That's gonna be hard to acquire in the current team.

I would think they would let him have 64.

I don't know... The Wild have been trying to get all their players away from the high numbers. What's it going to say when the kid comes in and gets the random 64? :sarcasm:

Even if you're being sarcastic, this is why I asked.

The team around him is really, really not performing well. Which I'm glad of, actually, because I'm supporter of the Espoo Blues. :laugh:

Maybe so, but Granlund's been pretty bad in a couple of games too. Like in this last game.

Seems like Ville Peltonen had a huge positive impact on Granlund (no surprises there). Now that he has been playing with Janne Pesonen, who isn't in the best possible shape, ***** gone downhill fast.

anyone knows why he wears #64?

Like Bouchard, I worry every day that Granlund will get another concussion that will possibly end his career. That's going to be one fragile line with both him and Bouchard on it. Guess we'll have to put Sawdust with em'. :sarcasm:

anyone knows why he wears #64?

This is from the website of MTV3, which is a Finnish TV channel:

Mikael Granlundin pelinumero 64 on perua kasvattajaseurasta Laser HT:sta, joka nykyään tunnetaan nimellä Kiekko-Laser.

- Junnuna pelasin Laser HT:ssa numerolla 64. Se on sieltä sitten jäänyt ja se on vieläkin. Osoittaa kunnioitusta kasvattajaseuran suuntaan, Granlund kertoi MTV3:lle.

Quick translation:

Mikael Granlund's jersey number 64 comes from his youth team Laser HT, which is now known as Kiekko-Laser.

"While in juniors, I played in Laser HT with number 64, and it has stayed from there. Shows some respect towards them", Granlund told MTV3.

They're going to unretire #1 so Granlund can wear it. He'll have 1 on the front and 99 on the back.

They're going to unretire #1 so Granlund can wear it. He'll have 1 on the front and 99 on the back.

He'll have 24 on the arms, and 38 on the helmet. Plus he's gonna throw the first pitch at a Twins game, wearing a custom #3 Twins jersey.

Like Bouchard, I worry every day that Granlund will get another concussion that will possibly end his career. That's going to be one fragile line with both him and Bouchard on it. Guess we'll have to put Sawdust with em'. :sarcasm:

This may be a legit concern but what can you do about it? Shy away from high traffic areas? Actually, some "commentators" have suggested Granlund should change his style of playing (less aggressive?) before hitting the show. Though Saku Koivu did it, he didn't do it beforehand but was forced to do it after injuries. So, I don't think it's an option for Granlund, either - unless he just has to do it because of injuries. Anyway it won't be easy and it may too late then as well.

HIFK playing against Tappara tonight. Granlund in the first line with Janne Pesonen and Eero Somervuori.

HIFK playing against Tappara tonight. Granlund in the first line with Janne Pesonen and Eero Somervuori.

We'll need some constant updates on the status of Granlund's saucer passes, let me know if even ONE flutters because then he's a bust and we should trade him for a 7th round pick to get SOMETHING back for him.

We'll need some constant updates on the status of Granlund's saucer passes, let me know if even ONE flutters because then he's a bust and we should trade him for a 7th round pick to get SOMETHING back for him.

Don't know about his passes, but he tried to do some kind of a Ken Wu/Jeff Skinner ballerina spin, fell down and lost the puck. Obviously cannot skate at all.

HIFK 1-0 down after 1st period. 95-born, 2013-eligible Sasha Barkov scored for Tappara. Thank god there's actually one good Finnish prospect. :sarcasm:

So now granlund is copying skinner? We are doomed put him on waivers

Granlund 0+1. The saucer fluttered.

Granlund 0+1. The saucer fluttered.

Here is the closest thing I could find to a "flutter" meme. Enjoy it:

http://beta.midje.net/pdata/63.jpg

Granlund 0+1. The saucer fluttered.

TRADE HIM!!!!

I really am glad this caught on. I don't see it getting old for a few years. We can thank that Calgary fan for coming up with our Unicorn gag.. And now we have Loffer to thank for this. His borderline (at best) trollery brought us all closer together.

HIFK won 4-1.

Granlund 0+1 +1 21.50.

Can't believe how Granlund's linemates are still producing good numbers when you think about passes they get in every game

:sarcasm:

HIFK won 4-1.

Granlund 0+1 +1 21.50.

Can't believe how Granlund's linemates are still producing good numbers when you think about passes they get in every game

:sarcasm:

3/4 goals scored by Granlund's linemates and only 0+1 for him? Yells bust to me.

On a plus side, Mikael is now the only player with 20-or-more points in SM-liiga this season.

I really am glad this caught on. I don't see it getting old for a few years. We can thank that Calgary fan for coming up with our Unicorn gag.. And now we have Loffer to thank for this. His borderline (at best) trollery brought us all closer together.

It's already over used

It's already over used

FSPS is not a thing to make jokes about, it's a real sickness.

FSPS is not a thing to make jokes about, it's a real sickness.

I wonder if doc can write a rx

FSPS is not a thing to make jokes about, it's a real sickness.

I think my cousin had that once.

RIP :/

Did I miss something? Where did all this sauce talk come from? who said something stupid?

What was that D doing there?! Nothing away from Granlund but once again bad play by the opposite defenseman. And nice pass, anyhow.

BTW. What bugs me a little in MG's amazing passes is that I have NEVER seen him giving a really good sound and proper saucer pass! Never. And I mean by that a pass that makes the puck fly like a saucer, as supposed, not like some unsteady butterfly. He gives dubious butterfly passes, not solid saucer passes as they are supposed to be given! It's weird but true. Period.

Never mind I decided to just jump back in the thread and found the right page on my first try. I can't believe this guy is serious. He must not know that perfect sauces are difficult to do when moving at full speed

Never mind I decided to just jump back in the thread and found the right page on my first try. I can't believe this guy is serious. He must not know that perfect sauces are difficult to do when moving at full speed

This guy can do it.

http://heatherlindayoung.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/swedish-chef.jpg

Guys... just....


Just be nice once he's over here... Yeah he'll probably be a destructive player but... But please... Be nice to the Avalanche with him :(

For my namesake.

Guys... just....


Just be nice once he's over here... Yeah he'll probably be a destructive player but... But please... Be nice to the Avalanche with him :(

For my namesake.

Third liner at best. You didn't hear his saucers flutter? It's a deal-breaker.

Guys... just....


Just be nice once he's over here... Yeah he'll probably be a destructive player but... But please... Be nice to the Avalanche with him :(

For my namesake.

You're the one team I don't hate in our division. But come on, your team has so many great young players. We have to catch up at some point. Ha.

Just be nice once he's over here... Yeah he'll probably be a destructive player but... But please... Be nice to the Avalanche with him :(


http://static.tumblr.com/yxz5jq6/LkIlsvsct/kurt_chris_finger_wave_wink.gif

... So, no.

I have no words for that .gif and I don't even want to know where you dug that up...

I have no words for that .gif and I don't even want to know where you dug that up...

Ha. I looked up "finger wave gif" in Google. Think it was on the first page. Now you know.

I love it when these threads go into trainwreck mode. :handclap:

This guy can do it.

http://heatherlindayoung.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/swedish-chef.jpg
Yeah but he's Swedish and Mikael's Finnish. There's your difference.

Yeah but he's Swedish and Mikael's Finnish. There's your difference.
:laugh:
Maybe we should start pimpin Larsson instead. Smooth Swedish sauce trumps all.

Here is the closest thing I could find to a "flutter" meme. Enjoy it:

http://beta.midje.net/pdata/63.jpg

:sarcasm:

http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/thumbs/miikka-kiprusoff-34-nhl.jpg

:sarcasm:

http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/thumbs/miikka-kiprusoff-34-nhl.jpg

I don't see the similarity.

Granlund 0+1, almost two periods down, one to go.

Granlund 0+1, almost two periods down, one to go.

How is his all-around game?

Granlund with another fluttering saucer (0+1). HIFK leads 2-0 after two periods.

I'm not sure how much longer I can stand not seeing Granlund playing for the Wild, would make this season that much more exciting. Can't wait to see some fluttering saucers being slapped into the net by Seto/Heater over and over and over again.

How is his all-around game?

I've only been listening to radio commentary, so can't really tell any precise data on his overall game. The two cons about his game that I've heard about have been stumbling when receiving a pass and getting checked in the offensive zone. Then again, he's been able to generate offensive chances, best one being a pass to Pesonen who hit the top bar. He's stripped few guys off the puck in the neutral zone too.

A Finnish paper HBL claims that HIFK doesn't want to let Granlund go to the WJC's in December. However teams have an obligation to release the players if the Hockey Federation wishes so. HIFK's GM didn't want to comment on the issue. Will be interesting to see how this goes.

A Finnish paper HBL claims that HIFK doesn't want to let Granlund go to the WJC's in December. However teams have an obligation to release the players if the Hockey Federation wishes so. HIFK's GM didn't want to comment on the issue. Will be interesting to see how this goes.

Hard to blame HIFK there.

However teams have an obligation to release the players if the Hockey Federation wishes so. Actually that line is exactly how HIFK management commented the issue, pretty much making it a non-issue.

They may not like it, that's true, but can't help but release the kid if (read: when) he gets picked to the squad.

They may not like it, that's true, but can't help but release the kid if (read: when) he gets picked to the squad.Now there's comment from the baby jesus himself stating that it was nonsense and that "There's no doubt I will participate". Pretty bold if you take that out of context considering the passing and so forth. Finnish Iltalehti (http://www.iltalehti.fi/jaakiekko/2011102814658799_jk.shtml)

It seems our future looks quite fluttering.

http://i44.tinypic.com/8ygup4.gif

Was just some garbage rumour. Kalervo Kummola, the Iron Chancellor of the Finnish hockey federation said that Granlund's participation has been confirmed a long time ago. The matter has been discussed with HIFK's president, coach and Granlund's agent.

That .gif is awesome. :laugh:

Haha, that's amazing.

Does anyone know how to make the file size smaller? I want that as my Avvy :laugh:

Oh yea, the size has to be quite small, smaller than the baby jesus. One has to skip frames, reduce colors etc. Here's at least something that should be within the limits.

http://i42.tinypic.com/10h0znp.gifhttp://i42.tinypic.com/25issu9.gif

I was trying to find a picture of MG with sad face. Nada. I guess Championships and beatiful ladies are not that upsetting.

That Loffer kid didn't know what a monster he let out of his cage :laugh:

I bet this fluttering saucer pass thing sticks forever :D

Happened to stumble upon this meme from that birthed year ago during the halloween again. So I just had to.

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4496/mikkehalloween.png

In the fifth panel he says ilmaveivi i.e. airscoop.

What Becoming Wild-episodes is he in?

What Becoming Wild-episodes is he in?

I can't say for certain (he really wasn't featured too terribly often) but I think episode four or five he had a decent amount of air time. Really though, the whole series didn't feature many players all that much. Outside of Scandella that is, as it seemed the camera loved him. :laugh:

I can't say for certain (he really wasn't featured too terribly often) but I think episode four or five he had a decent amount of air time. Really though, the whole series didn't feature many players all that much. Outside of Scandella that is, as it seemed the camera loved him. :laugh:

Don't forget Spurgeon's molestache. It was like the camera just couldn't be trained off of it.

Don't forget Spurgeon's molestache. It was like the camera just couldn't be trained off of it.

Please, I just stopped having nightmares about that.

What Becoming Wild-episodes is he in?
The fifth with a quick cameo in the fourth.

The fifth with a quick cameo in the fourth.

Thanks, just watched them. Not much about Granlund but it looks like interesting series anyway :)

Granlund was chosen to Karjala-turnaus. And there is usually streams found for those matches.

Granlund was chosen to Karjala-turnaus. And there is usually streams found for those matches.

What exactly does "Karjala" mean? It's my great-grandmother's maiden name.

What exactly does "Karjala" mean? It's my great-grandmother's maiden name.

A piece of land east of Finland we lost to the Russians in the second world war.

Also a beer brand.

The tournament is named after the beer brand.

http://virtuoosi.pkky.fi/vilma/historia/wwkaup.gif

Nowadays:

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/europe/finland.jpg

Granlund was chosen to Karjala-turnaus. And there is usually streams found for those matches.

Hopefully this will be the last EHT tournament that Granlund is in.

What exactly does "Karjala" mean? It's my great-grandmother's maiden name.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karjala

Granlund no points against Ässät in a 5-2 loss but he played once again over 21 minutes and had +1.

HIFK and Granlund were absolutely terrible, especially HIFK. I regret for paying 9€ only to see Circus Finlandia on ice. :rant:

Has he been a different player since that Ruutu hit? He's slowed down quite a bit.

A piece of land east of Finland we lost to the Russians in the second world war.

Also a beer brand.

The tournament is named after the beer brand.

Ah.

I knew about Karelia (and have made a couple jokes on the matter to some of our Finnish posters) but wasn't aware they were the same thing. Thanks.

Has he been a different player since that Ruutu hit? He's slowed down quite a bit.

No he created like 5 scoring chances today and his linemates couldn't put the puck in the net. Whole team sucks right now.

Does anyone know if the Wild would receive any compensation if Granlund doesn't sign and decides to become a free agent like Blake Wheeler did to the Coyotes a few years ago? Isn't there like a squeeze pick between the first and second round?
And a follow up to that. Don't NHL teams have four years to sign Euro's, three for NCAA, and two years for Canadian juniors?

Does anyone know if the Wild would receive any compensation if Granlund doesn't sign and decides to become a free agent like Blake Wheeler did to the Coyotes a few years ago? Isn't there like a squeeze pick between the first and second round?
And a follow up to that. Don't NHL teams have four years to sign Euro's, three for NCAA, and two years for Canadian juniors?

Will Compensatory draft picks still exist?

Yes. Clubs that lost a Group 3 free agent to another club between July 1 and September 15, 2004 will be eligible to receive a compensatory draft choice in the 2005 Entry Draft slotted on the same basis as under the expired CBA. Going forward, clubs will no longer receive compensatory draft choices for the loss of unrestricted free agents but will receive such choices for the loss of unsigned first-round draft picks.

When teams lose their rights to a first round draft choice, because that player was not signed to a contract and consequently re-entered the entry draft or became an unrestricted free agent, they are awarded a compensatory draft pick. This selection will be the same numerical choice as the first round draft pick who was not signed, but in the second round. For example, if a team cannot sign the seventh overall first round draft choice, it will receive the seventh pick in the second round of the next draft as compensation.

But it doesn't matter because they will not lose Granlund. As a national celebrity in Finland, it would be a huge blow to his reputation if he refused to sign with his nation's captain's team.

Does anyone know if the Wild would receive any compensation if Granlund doesn't sign and decides to become a free agent like Blake Wheeler did to the Coyotes a few years ago? Isn't there like a squeeze pick between the first and second round?
And a follow up to that. Don't NHL teams have four years to sign Euro's, three for NCAA, and two years for Canadian juniors?
In theory it would be the 39th pick in next year's draft. Compensation picks are only for not signing first round picks in which the team gets a 2nd rounder in line to what the original 1st round pick was.

However if Minnesota hypothetically couldn't sign Granlund I would think they trade him to get more like Calgary did with Tim Erixon.

Don't basic ELCs give the prospects little to no leverage, unlike the madness that is MLB?

No, as a European player he can refuse to sign next year and become a UFA. We would get the #39 pick.

Ok thx. Sorry to derail this thread but does anyone know if we do have 4 years to sign him from when we drafted him.
Euro's - 4 yrs
Can. Jr's - 2 yrs
NCAA - 3 yrs

Ok thx. Sorry to derail this thread but does anyone know if we do have 4 years to sign him from when we drafted him.
Euro's - 4 yrs
Can. Jr's - 2 yrs
NCAA - 3 yrs
Everyone besides NCAA is two years (or the corresponding June 1) from the draft to sign an ELC. NCAA players were four years from the draft to sign or else become a free agent (which is how Wheeler got around Phoenix) but I believe it's now the August 15th after your fourth year of college hockey.

Of course teams can also renounce rights to players like the Wild did with A.J. Thelen but that's another long story.

Everyone besides NCAA is two years (or the corresponding June 1) from the draft to sign an ELC. NCAA players were four years from the draft to sign or else become a free agent (which is how Wheeler got around Phoenix) but I believe it's now the August 15th after your fourth year of college hockey.

Of course teams can also renounce rights to players like the Wild did with A.J. Thelen but that's another long story.Thanks dude. That is exactly what I was looking for.

Now we know why Granlund has slowed a bit, Zooey has split from her Death Cab husband. Just sayin'. :naughty:

Now we know why Granlund has slowed a bit, Zooey has split from her Death Cab husband. Just sayin'. :naughty:

So why Zooey? I mean, she's cute, don't get me wrong, but there are SO many other girls who are more cute. Did she smell nice when you met her once? :laugh:

So why Zooey? I mean, she's cute, don't get me wrong, but there are SO many other girls who are more cute. Did she smell nice when you met her once? :laugh:

*banned on the grounds of questioning Zooey perfection.

In short, she's got a mesmerizing look and different from usual actress crowd, seems quirky-funny/interesting, and has a look about her where she seems like she'd be wild in the sack. ;)

So why Zooey? I mean, she's cute, don't get me wrong, but there are SO many other girls who are more cute. Did she smell nice when you met her once? :laugh:

I'm with you, but the internet has a Zooey fetish.

Now we know why Granlund has slowed a bit, Zooey has split from her Death Cab husband. Just sayin'. :naughty:

Praise Jesus. Now to start sending her love mail..

*banned on the grounds of questioning Zooey perfection.

In short, she's got a mesmerizing look and different from usual actress crowd, seems quirky-funny/interesting, and has a look about her where she seems like she'd be wild in the sack. ;)

This. She has a down to earth feel to her. Seems to know how to take a joke, unlike most ******/women. She feels like she would be attainable, all the while knowing that I would never attain her make me want her even more.

I dunno, if I had to go after a 'down to earth' kind of girl I'd pick Alison Brie.

I guess I just really like Natalie Portman, even if she doesn't have that kind of feel. But it kind of feels like she does have that kind of feel.

Get what I'm feelin?

The "shower scene" in Elf did it for me. That voice.

Here's that Granlund bio/interview I posted about a month ago - it now has English subs.

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If you're not seeing the English subtitles, just click on the "cc" option and select English. The translation was done by a fellow HFBoarder, FVM. :handclap:

Im pretty sure that he will be NHL player but his decent drought in SM-Liiga has reallly be concerning, but i dont want to throw him under the bus or anything but atm its not looking like his making much progress offensively.

I hope im high on my heels here but you ´never know when player hits his offensive end. And atm Granlund looks like PPG player in Sm-Liiga and that would make him 2nd line player in NHL( i suppose). I love the guy but im really worried atm, hopefully its only HIFK that is doing things wrong atm.

PS. not to troll but im expecting a lot from this guy(like 90+ points prime and first line duties)

Im pretty sure that he will be NHL player but his decent drought in SM-Liiga has reallly be concerning, but i dont want to throw him under the bus or anything but atm its not looking like his making much progress offensively.

I hope im high on my heels here but you ´never know when player hits his offensive end. And atm Granlund looks like PPG player in Sm-Liiga and that would make him 2nd line player in NHL( i suppose). I love the guy but im really worried atm, hopefully its only HIFK that is doing things wrong atm.

PS. not to troll but im expecting a lot from this guy(like 90+ points prime and first line duties)

Good points, but remember this - he's 19. I'd like to think/hope there is some upside to his game.

Im pretty sure that he will be NHL player but his decent drought in SM-Liiga has reallly be concerning, but i dont want to throw him under the bus or anything but atm its not looking like his making much progress offensively.

I hope im high on my heels here but you ´never know when player hits his offensive end. And atm Granlund looks like PPG player in Sm-Liiga and that would make him 2nd line player in NHL( i suppose). I love the guy but im really worried atm, hopefully its only HIFK that is doing things wrong atm.

PS. not to troll but im expecting a lot from this guy(like 90+ points prime and first line duties)
You have to remember that his team HIFK has been underperforming, BADLY. The only reason they aren`t even lower in the league is only that they have the best roster in the SM-liiga (you could argue that Jokerit has better).Even if they are playing like **** they can still win games. From what I have seen from the finnish posters here and in Jatkoaika (finnish ice-hockey forum) Granlund has been creating chances but nobody is able to score, and their goaltending and defence is a big mess. I have no doubt that if HIFK get their game going, Granlunds points start picking up also.

You have to remember that his team HIFK has been underperforming, BADLY.
yep they have worst coach in league

Could be. Matikainen is the kind of a coach that can motive players but not lead them tacticaly (from what I have heard from the Blues fans over the years), that has been done by the assisting coaches. In that case it should be also their ***** in line, not just Matikainen`s. However, I couldn`t see HIFK hiring Matikainen a good idea in the first place. The material of that roster isn`t suiting the style Matikainen plays.

yep they have worst coach in league

Looks like someone's been drinking the Jatkoaika.com Kool-Aid... :laugh:

Good points, but remember this - he's 19. I'd like to think/hope there is some upside to his game.

Excactly. And we also have to remember, he's in the army now. Despite it's very light version for professional athletes, It may disturb the summer training and schedules.

Also Mikko had some of his military obligations this summer. It's never good if you can't rest and exercise normally before a long and exhausting sesason.

Next year Mikael will be as ready as a man can. And then we'll see. Before that, we may only wait... and speculate

Excactly. And we also have to remember, he's in the army now. Despite it's very light version for professional athletes, It may disturb the summer training and schedules.

Also Mikko had some of his military obligations this summer. It's never good if you can't rest and exercise normally before a long and exhausting sesason.

Next year Mikael will be as ready as a man can. And then we'll see. Before that, we may only wait... and speculate

yeah thanks guys :D im making this issue bigger than it actually is. And i have seen like 7 HIFK games this season and Granlund were always creating chances, but since nobody scored on them i was thinking (maybe they weren't good enough(passes i mean)) stupid i know but considering HIFK lineup they should have scored most of those.

and tbh honest 60+ point 2nd liner wouldn't be bad at all and anything more than that should be considered as a bonus.. he has high hockey IQ best from any finnish hockey players and hopefully he can play with players that can score from his passes.

So end of the day we can speculate all we want, but we will only surely know what he is capable of when we see him in wild uniform..

This is EkiE, Korso.

We have a perfect line mate lined up for Granlund:

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?p=38969289#post38969289

We have a perfect line mate lined up for Granlund:

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?p=38969289#post38969289

hahaha :D good call, future looks brigth!!! :handclap:

he has high hockey IQ best from any finnish hockey players and hopefully he can play with players that can score from his passes.

So end of the day we can speculate all we want, but we will only surely know what he is capable of when we see him in wild uniform..

This is EkiE, Korso.

Yeah, you got it right! Most of us hope, some of us hate, some of us hype. But none of us have the answer. No matter what we say or think, only who can answer the question is MG himself and the time. To this day he has answered all the questions, and what a way.. but

I remember, when Selanne went to NHL. I was one of the greatest disbelievers. Milky boy (he was a mannequin of a big dairy products company here in Finland), selfish skinny attacker, no defensive skills etc . And what has happened...

And like you said. I've never seen such a hockey sense in Finland. Never. What happens, happens. Grandlunds job is hockey and our job is to speculate. That's part of the big game and fun :)

As we're finns, we hope for the best but prepare for the worst. But after Selanne, I've decided never ever disbileve again! Mikael has the answer.

PS. Korso rules!! ..born there ;)

Yeah, you got it right! Most of us hope, some of us hate, some of us hype. But none of us have the answer. No matter what we say or think, only who can answer the question is MG himself and the time. To this day he has answered all the questions, and what a way.. but

I remember, when Selanne went to NHL. I was one of the greatest disbelievers. Milky boy (he was a mannequin of a big dairy products company here in Finland), selfish skinny attacker, no defensive skills etc . And what has happened...

And like you said. I've never seen such a hockey sense in Finland. Never. What happens, happens. Grandlunds job is hockey and our job is to speculate. That's part of the big game and fun :)

As we're finns, we hope for the best but prepare for the worst. But after Selanne, I've decided never ever disbileve again! Mikael has the answer.

PS. Korso rules!! ..born there ;)

yay! Your clever man and born in a good place! So i guess we have to just sit back, inform our fellow wild fans whatever happens in SM-Liiga and with Granlund, and see what happens! And good friday to you sir :D

yay! Your clever man and born in a good place! So i guess we have to just sit back, inform our fellow wild fans whatever happens in SM-Liiga and with Granlund, and see what happens! And good friday to you sir :D

Sorry for the off-topic, but Korso-bonding is a rare and a beautiful thing which can't be explained here ;)

But EkiE, That's a deal!

HIFK down 2-0 after the 1st against JYP.

God I wish there were more FEL streams. I just searched for quite a bit to no avail.

4-0 now. God HIFK is horrible. Their coach is gonna get fired soon. HIFK's struggels are not Granlund's fault though.

It's fair to say that IFK is the worst team in the league right now(if there's a FEL team playing worse than IFK... well that would be just sad) and Granlund himself isn't playing too well either. Hopefully he'll perform well at the EHT tournament next week.

Granlund's stats, games 1-9: 9 6+10 =16 +9 | games 10-18: 9 0+5 =5 -5

Is there anything left that can be salvaged?

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Granlund losing the puck and falling down while HIFK has empty net...

HIFK got like 75% of it's last season championship team but with the new coach who seems clueless, hangover and flop acquisitons they are playing real bad and Granlund is drowning in that **** at the moment.

Is there anything left that can be salvaged?

Well, if there's any shi*t in Minnesota that needs to be eaten Granlund should be well prepared.

Well, if there's any shi*t in Minnesota that needs to be eaten Granlund should be well prepared.

:laugh::laugh::laugh::lol:

So Granlund just announced that he will not sign with the wild

Quote

" i wilk be taking my fluttering passes to south beach"

Looks it we are screwed

Mikael Granlund spotted at Elmo's Sports & Grill, a local Helsinki sports bar! he was getting wasted with his fellow HIFK teammates, and man, they were LOUD. couldn't really focus on the soccer game we were previously watching...

Did you see if he was passing beers down the bar to his teammates?

Did you see if he was passing beers down the bar to his teammates?

Yeah, but they were wobbling - spilled beer all over the damn place....

Yeah, but they were wobbling - spilled beer all over the damn place....

Pretty much this - only he could make them flutter.

The team should get him a golden beer helmet (anti-wobbling model). And a special saucer stick with shock absorbers and gyroscope.

Before it's too late..

Granlund will play in today's EHT game against Russia, starting in 3,5 hours (6:30pm UTC+2) from the time this post was sent. I'd think there'll be streams available on livetv.ru/en for example, if anyone feels like seeing Mikael in action in a meaningless tournament.

Granlund will play in today's EHT game against Russia, starting in 3,5 hours (6:30pm UTC+2) from the time this post was sent. I'd think there'll be streams available on livetv.ru/en for example, if anyone feels like seeing Mikael in action in a meaningless tournament.

Hope he plays well today. EHT sends the best players from each country that aren't in the NHL?

Hope he plays well today. EHT sends the best players from each country that aren't in the NHL?

Not exactly, although Jalonen is trying to do that for Karjala Tournament, since the games are played in Finland and he has all this 'continuity' thing going on, trying to get as many World Champions from 2011 WHC team as possible. EHT games are often used for testing certain players to see if they could make the national team in WHC and generally help the players prepare for it.

E: Oh god, just realised how close to the scary 1000 post marker this thread has reached.

Not exactly, although Jalonen is trying to do that for Karjala Tournament, since the games are played in Finland and he has all this 'continuity' thing going on, trying to get as many World Champions from 2011 WHC team as possible. EHT games are often used for testing certain players to see if they could make the national team in WHC and generally help the players prepare for it.

E: Oh god, just realised how close to the scary 1000 post marker this thread has reached.

Ah, so a tryout in some sort of way. That's interesting. Well, let's hope he plays good today, he's been in a bit of a scoring slump. I can't wait to see how he does over here next year.

http://www8.livetv.ru/webplayer.php?t=justintv&c=vladimir29_135&lang=en&eid=94777&lid=11008&ci=196&si=2

Finland-Russia, granlund is number 64 obviosly

Watching him a bit he looks very solid on his skates but not very fast.

Great shot on the PP, first good shot I've seen since watching (late 1st period). He looks a LOT like PMB, except he has a wrist shot.

Granlund is terrible at center.

If he becomes an NHLer someday it'll be as a winger. Mark my words.

Wish I could watch the stream, but a netbook doesn't like streams very much. :(

Watched the last half of that 2nd period - Ho hum affair. Saw Granlund get a shot off on the power play, not much else. Looks like he's playing RW today.

Thanks for the link, nice getting to see Granlund in action live. Didn't get to see the 1st, but it looks like Finland has the same power play as the Wild; spent seemingly the entire 2nd on PP and still down 1-0.

Now I just need someone to translate Russian for me, though to be fair now that I've made out most of the players names I'm getting as much info in Russian as I do watching the Wild TV feed :sarcasm:

Granlund is terrible at center.

If he becomes an NHLer someday it'll be as a winger. Mark my words.

http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/451-cool-story-brah.jpg

I dunno, everybody is playing like crap in that game. No offensive chances on either side of the ice, lots of dump and chase, lots of decent defense, but not a lot of action. One of the Finnish wingers (looked like a lefty using a white stick, can't read the numbers or names worth a crap, can't find a roster) was pretty fun to watch though, forechecking and hitting like Clutterbuck.

Thanks for the link, nice getting to see Granlund in action live. Didn't get to see the 1st, but it looks like Finland has the same power play as the Wild; spent seemingly the entire 2nd on PP and still down 1-0.

Yes, it's very similar wathcing Finland national team and Wild. Always an underdog, not too much scoring, must rely on goalies.. Maybe that's why I'm a Wild fan, feels homely :D

One of the Finnish wingers (looked like a lefty using a white stick, can't read the numbers or names worth a crap, can't find a roster) was pretty fun to watch though, forechecking and hitting like Clutterbuck.

Sounds like Leo Komarov?

I dunno, everybody is playing like crap in that game. No offensive chances on either side of the ice, lots of dump and chase, lots of decent defense, but not a lot of action. One of the Finnish wingers (looked like a lefty using a white stick, can't read the numbers or names worth a crap, can't find a roster) was pretty fun to watch though, forechecking and hitting like Clutterbuck.

Sounds like Leo Komarov. Hits hard, speaks was it 5 different languages and can get garbage goals. So Clutterbuck and add there +10 agitating ability. Oh and has mustache due to Movember.

Latexi trolling as usual 8). Anyways Janne Pesonen who plays in Granlunds line is making it a lot harder for him. Pesonen just got to the lineup because he was in the gold winning team. Otherwise has played bad the whole season and is afraid of physical play.

Vatanen just made goal and Granlund got an assists. 1-1

One of the Finnish wingers (looked like a lefty using a white stick, can't read the numbers or names worth a crap, can't find a roster) was pretty fun to watch though, forechecking and hitting like Clutterbuck.

Sounds like Leo Komarov?

No my bad. Komarov has a black stick. It must be Antti Pihlstrom. Speedy human missile. He tried in Nashville / Milwaukee but never made it for good.

Komarov is probably the best 3rd liner not playing in NHL atm. He will sign somewhere in the future. Toronto was hard after him, but he signed continuation contract with Dynamo.

I think Granlund looks exhausted. Heavy feet. Or at least nothing like last spring, when he looked quick & energetic. I could be wrong, I haven'tbeen able to follow his play in FEL, so maybe HIFK fans could comment this.

Lol @ Granlund and his dekes.

Granlund tried datsyukian deke in shootout but amazing glove by Barulin.

Granlund tried datsyukian deke in shootout but amazing glove by Barulin.

Wasn't even glove, Granlund shot into Barulin's chest.

I think Granlund looks exhausted. Heavy feet. Or at least nothing like last spring, when he looked quick & energetic. I could be wrong, I haven'tbeen able to follow his play in FEL, so maybe HIFK fans could comment this.

Russia trapping had more to do with the play being so slow.

And finally, we are on the last page.

Wasn't even glove, Granlund shot into Barulin's chest.

Actually he took it in the glove

Actually he took it in the glove

After it had bounced off his chest...

Actually he took it in the glove

No, chest. Looked like a glove first but in a third replay it's visible.

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/jaakiekko/uutiset.shtml/2011/11/1432860/venaja-voittoon---barulin-sai-revanssin-granlundista

Didn't the puck catch Barulin's stick and get redirected, or do my eyes deceive me? To me it seemed like Granlund simply couldn't get it high enough. I wonder who's awesome enough to start a new thread for The Finnish Baby Jesus/The Stamp/w/e

Didn't the puck catch Barulin's stick and get redirected, or do my eyes deceive me? To me it seemed like Granlund simply couldn't get it high enough. I wonder who's awesome enough to start a new thread for The Finnish Baby Jesus/The Stamp/w/e

Same thing to me

Didn't the puck catch Barulin's stick and get redirected, or do my eyes deceive me? To me it seemed like Granlund simply couldn't get it high enough.

The biggest problem was that Granlund was too close to Barulin, he shouldn't have slid so close. Hard to lift the puck below the bar from that range.

The biggest problem was that Granlund was too close to Barulin, he shouldn't have slid so close. Hard to lift the puck below the bar from that range.

Yea, that sounds about right.

Here's a video I found uploaded today.

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Granlund been nothing short of dominating against the Czechs so far.

Beautiful saucer pass to Immonen's first goal. Fluttering? You betcha.

When Granlund comes over, the Wild should sign Jarkko Immonen too. :sarcasm:

Seriously, the chemistry these two have is umbelievable.

Edit. Wow, Granlund is on fire! Another great pass, it's 4-0 now. :laugh:

Here's a video I found uploaded today.

PauATYT6_vI

Nice vid! It only missed his board pass against Sweden, beautiful.

I remember some rumors this summer about NHL teams interested in Immonen.

After two games in Karelia tournament Granlund has 0+3=3 +4. Even that he has fluttering saucerpasses I think he has been quite good :yo:

He was just AWESOME today, I'm still having troubles keeping my jaw from dropping on the table. He made some of the most humiliating dekes I've seen in a long time AND he found his teammates almost magically with his famous fluttering saucer passes.

And yes, sign Immonen too. He belongs in the NHL.

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Thanks for the highlights, I said this in the prospect board, by my god, those passes are great, showing off his great vision. I kind of hope he plays on our top line with Koivu and Heatley, he needs a shooter there I would think. This would give him some time to acclimate himself to the NA game and not have the duties of a center. I really want him to start on the LW and eventually switch over to center.

Thanks for the highlights, I said this in the prospect board, by my god, those passes are great, showing off his great vision. I kind of hope he plays on our top line with Koivu and Heatley, he needs a shooter there I would think. This would give him some time to acclimate himself to the NA game and not have the duties of a center. I really want him to start on the LW and eventually switch over to center.

And, with the seemingly emergence of Larsson, the drafting of Phillips, and the trading for Coyle, it really isn't imperative that he ever plays center. I know it's where we have all penciled him in at, but if he's better on the wing in NA, keep him there. I wouldn't want us to force him into a position when he could be more productive elsewhere.

And, with the seemingly emergence of Larsson, the drafting of Phillips, and the trading for Coyle, it really isn't imperative that he ever plays center. I know it's where we have all penciled him in at, but if he's better on the wing in NA, keep him there. I wouldn't want us to force him into a position when he could be more productive elsewhere.

I'm with you there, I just think he'd look good on a wing with Heatley and Koivu, but maybe I am getting ahead of myself. I can't wait to see him play here next year.

I'm with you there, I just think he'd look good on a wing with Heatley and Koivu, but maybe I am getting ahead of myself. I can't wait to see him play here next year.

I'd like to see what a Granlund - Larsson - Setoguchi line could do (granted Granlund and Larsson are what I think they are).

Between Granlund and Bouchard, there would be a constant threat of players with the ability to pass through the eye of a needle on both scoring lines. Heatley would make it look so much easier than it really is. Then plug Granlund and Bouchard on the same PP line, tic-tac-toe.

Magical pass from Granlund.

http://www.via--sat.info/2011/10/channel-1.html

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Can't wait to see Granlund taking Mikko Koivu's place as the 1st line center of the Wild.

Yup that was one great pass! Johan Gustafsson, drafted by Minnesota in goal for Sweden also, but you guys probably know that ;)

Did Granlund hit the crossbar there?