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Originally Posted by bubbsy
does that mean you don't see him jumping to NA anytime in the next 2 years?
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I've no insight into that. Or firm opinions. But it appears to me that HIFK might be preparing a good spot for him next year and that'll be his first real test. His brother is their most popular player and they'll be losing him next summer. They would like the other Granlund to keep up some of the excitement, even if he isn't as dazzling as Mikael.
After next season, who knows. I just think that he needs time even though his season has perhaps been better than expected so far. It's just a matter of which situation gives him a better chance to develop.
He's not a guy I see making an NHL lineup at 20 years old like Horak. But young kids make surprising strides sometimes. I like his situation, I like that he's confident and active on ice, and I'm sure his brother signing a 3-million-dollar contract next summer will motivate him.