Talent Analysis
A superlative playmaker and puckhandler, Granlund's upside seems to be that of an NHL All-Star.
Future
Granlund is playing out his contract with HIFK of the Finnish Elite League and is a league-leader in points, despite missing time to captain the Finnish World Junior Squad. At the close of the SM-Liiga season, he will likely sign his entry-level deal with the Wild and be ready to join the team for the 2012-13 season.