David Granberg – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

What makes Granberg a justifiable draft pick as a two-year overager, especially, is his promising SHL play. Any doubts about his pro-readiness were put to rest in 2024–25. He was capable as a bottom-six penalty-killer on a championship team in a heavily demanding league. His physical game is already a strength, so he’s more projectable as an NHL player.

Granberg is a lot of the things you want out of a center. He’s useful off the rush, with solid vision and speed, and can win board battles. His two-way game has been on display at all levels, so there’s some flexibility in his game. His production, on top of that, makes him a good package.

It should be noted that Granberg played some time on the wing, but he has center-type traits. He could play any forward position at the next level, theoretically.

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David Granberg – NHL Draft Projection

As mentioned, if Granberg is drafted, expect him to be a late-round pick. Specifically, the sixth round would be a fair spot.

Quotables

“Granberg is an intriguing prospect that has a good size and physical attributes. He showcases excellent skating skills, characterized by quick acceleration and smooth strides. His agility allows him to maneuver effectively around opponents, making him a challenge to defend against. He maintains good balance and can change directions swiftly, which is essential in high-paced games.” – Jocke Andersson, FCHockey (from ‘26462 – Sweden vs. Latvia,’ FCHockey – January 4, 2025)

“Granberg is the nephew of former NHLer Mikael Renberg, so you know he has some decent pedigree. The World Juniors served as Granberg’s first major international showing, and he delivered with six points in his first three games despite playing around 11 minutes a night.” – Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff

“Granberg is a strong power forward who does the little things right. He is big and uses his height and strength to his advantage in battles against defenders in the net-front area and along the boards, where he consistently wins possession and delivers quick passes to his more skilled linemates.” – Samuel Tirpák, FCHockey (from ‘26373 – Slovakia vs. Sweden,’ FCHockey – December 27, 2024)

Strengths

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

Granberg’s upside is a bottom-six forward in the NHL. His two-way game is already effective for a top SHL team, so it’s not much of a stretch to believe he could eventually have a similar impact in a league that’s one tier above, more or less.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk – 1.5/5, Reward – 2.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 3.5/10, Defense – 5/10

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