Mikael Granlund: A Journey Through the Sharks and Beyond

Throughout the San Jose Sharks’ over three-decade history, only two players have donned the number 64 in teal. The latest to wear this number is forward Mikael Granlund, acquired in a significant trade that sent Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Granlund’s NHL journey began in the ‘State of Hockey’ when he was drafted by the Minnesota Wild as the ninth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft. The Finnish forward spent nearly a decade with the Wild before being traded to the Nashville Predators during the 2018-19 season.

During his five seasons in Nashville, Granlund played a pivotal role in the team’s regular playoff appearances. However, the 2022-23 season saw him on the move again, as he was traded to the Penguins just ahead of the trade deadline. Unfortunately, his time in Pittsburgh was less than memorable, leading to a summer trade to the Sharks.

Granlund’s tenure with the Sharks spanned two seasons, during which he became a mentor to some of the team’s younger players, standing out as a beacon of positivity during challenging times for the organization. Over 121 games, he netted 27 goals and accumulated 105 points.

As the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline approached, the Sharks traded Granlund to the Dallas Stars, where he finished the 2024-25 season. That summer, he signed with the Anaheim Ducks, the Sharks’ state rivals, marking the latest chapter in his evolving career.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.