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Nashville Predators: 2021-22 Fantasy Hockey Projections-Part 1

By Max Ritz

Nashville Predators players celebrate after the game-winning goal by Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) in overtime against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Nashville Predators players celebrate after the game-winning goal by Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula (56) in overtime against the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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MIKAEL GRANLUND (C/W)

2020/2021 Totals: 13 Goals, 14 Assists, 27 Points in 51 Games Played

The biggest splash the Nashville Predators made in free agency just happened to be retaining one of the most effective forwards on the team last year in Mikael Granlund.

While the reviews of the four-year, $20 million pact that Granlund agreed to with the Predators were mixed to say the least, there is no denying that there is some fantasy value still to be had with the two-time 65-plus point producer.

Much like many of his acquired teammates, Granlund has seen a noticeable dip in offensive production since he has donned Predator gold. (seriously Tennessee, what’s in the water?)

While that diminishes his fantasy value, it is Granlund’s knack for timely scoring and 200-foot game that earned him a nice extension to stay in Nashville.

For fantasy purposes, we likely shouldn’t expect those 65-plus point seasons to reappear based on the most recent body of work, but there is definitely 50-plus point upside still within the 29-year-old Finnish native as he now settles in for the medium term, and is one of the players who has experienced a recent trend upwards under the guidance of Hynes.

Granlund will have to retain a top-six role which seems all but given with this currently constructed forward group, and his skill level will need to be recaptured his later days in Minnesota.

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There should be enough from Granlund this year to slot him in for a selection somewhere in the back half of your drafts and expect decent offensive numbers in 2021-2022.

“Granny” is back, and as he further settles into life in Nashville, fans and fantasy owners alike should be happy with a full season of his production if you select him in the later rounds of your drafts.

2021/2022 Projection: 21 Goals, 28 Assists, 49 Points in 75 Games Played

Thanks for reading and be sure to keep it locked right here as we break down more fantasy projections for the Predator’s upcoming season right here!

*All statistical information provided by: NHL.com/Predators/Stats

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