The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Mikael Granlund to a three-year contract extension through the 2027-28 NHL season, securing the veteran player’s presence with the team. This agreement continues Granlund’s professional career in the NHL, adding valuable experience to the Ducks’ roster.

Granlund’s Extensive NHL Career and Recent Performance

At 33 years old, Granlund brings a wealth of NHL experience, having played 902 career games with multiple teams, including Dallas, San Jose, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Minnesota. He has accumulated 610 points, consisting of 179 goals and 431 assists, alongside 277 penalty minutes. In postseason action, Granlund has contributed 42 points over 77 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

In the most recent 2024-25 season, Granlund recorded 66 points during 83 regular-season games split between Dallas and San Jose. Before his trade to Dallas on February 1, 2025, he was a leading player for the Sharks, topping the team in points and assists, sharing the lead in power-play goals, and ranking high in ice time per game. After joining Dallas, he added 21 points in 31 games, playing a key role in the Stars’ run to the Western Conference Final, where he contributed 10 points and three power-play goals in 18 playoff games.

Career Highlights and Historical Achievements

Granlund has consistently been a dependable point scorer with five seasons of 60 or more points, including three out of the last four seasons. His career-best year was 2016-17 with Minnesota, where he achieved 69 points, 26 goals, and a +23 plus/minus rating. He set a personal record for assists with 53 during the 2021-22 season in Nashville. Among Finnish NHL players, Granlund stands out as one of only five skaters to record 30 or more assists in at least ten seasons, a group that includes legends like Jari Kurri, Teemu Selanne, Saku Koivu, and Mikko Koivu.

Granlund’s Impact on Finnish Hockey and International Play

Hailing from Oulu, Finland, Granlund is currently fourth in scoring and second in assists among active Finnish NHL players. In the history of Finnish players in the NHL, he ranks 11th in points and eighth in assists. Internationally, Granlund led Finland in scoring at the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, recording four points in three games. He has also earned medals in multiple international competitions, including a bronze medal and All-Star Team recognition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, gold medals at the 2011 and 2022 World Championships, as well as silver and bronze medals at other world tournaments and the U-18 World Championships. Granlund participated in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, solidifying his presence on the global stage.

The Significance of Granlund’s Role for the Ducks Moving Forward

This contract extension signals the Ducks’ confidence in Granlund’s ability to continue contributing both on and off the ice. His veteran leadership and consistent performance offer stability as the club develops younger players and seeks to improve its standing in the NHL. Granlund’s experience with multiple teams and in high-pressure playoff situations is likely to play an important role in Anaheim’s competitive plans over the next few seasons.