One On One With Dallas Stars Mikael Granlund

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We go one-on-one with Dallas Stars right wing Mikael Granlund as he talks about joining the team, building chemistry, and the playoff push. 🇫🇮🏒  A veteran of the NHL, Granlund has played for the Wild, Predators, Penguins, Sharks, and now the Stars. He was selected 9th overall in the 2010 NHL Draft and was traded to Dallas on Feb. 1, 2025, alongside Cody Ceci in a key move for the playoff run.  #DallasStars #MikaelGranlund #NHL #D210SPORTS #StanleyCupPlayoffs

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00:00Before the trade happened, you're with San Jose, you have 15 goals, 30 assists, you come to Dallas, you have seven goals, 15 assists now.

00:11I mean, what has it been like being on this Dallas Stars roster and making an impact on this team?

00:18It's been good. Obviously, I was really excited to come here in a really good team who has an actual chance to win something.

00:27You haven't seen the playoffs since the 2021-2022 team with the Preds. What does it mean to be on a team that does have that shot to get to the next level here?

00:38It's big. I mean, obviously, I've been in the playoffs probably 10 years, so 10 different times. So that's the best time of the year. So to be able to get back there, it's going to be awesome.

00:52What are you doing right now to prepare yourself for a playoff run since you haven't been in the playoffs in the last three seasons?

01:00Well, just go day by day, do your work and, you know, get ready.

01:06I mean, I've always thought about playoffs, like that's the time you just enjoy the game. I mean, that's the best part of as a hockey player.

01:16You get to go there and play meaningful games. You can't ask more as a hockey player.

01:21So just go out there, put the smile on and just work your putt off.

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