The Anaheim Ducks signed Mikael Granlund to a three-year, $21 million contract on the first day of the NHL free agency. Granlund, a highly regarded forward, previously played for the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars. He is ranked fourth in total points and second in total assists among active Finnish players. His past includes stints with the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek emphasized the need for recruitment to help the team return to postseason contention after missing the playoffs last season.
Mikael Granlund has signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks worth $21 million, a significant addition on the NHL's free agency opening.
Granlund, ranked fourth in total points among active Finnish players, had a notable 2023-24 season with the Sharks, registering 48 assists in 69 games.
GM Pat Verbeek emphasized the importance of recruitment to shift the franchise's direction back toward postseason contention after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Granlund has played for multiple teams in the NHL, including the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars.
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