Gustav Olofsson - NHL News & Rumors

Gathers trio of helpers Olofsson notched three assists in AHL Coachella Valley's 6-4 win over San Diego on Saturday.

Impact Olofsson has 32 points over 48 appearances this season, his best year in the AHL to date. That helped him earn an NHL deal in March, though he didn't get a call-up to Seattle after signing. He'll likely be in the market for another two-way contract at best this offseason.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Secured NHL deal Olofsson inked a one-year contract with Seattle on Monday. He was subsequently placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to the minors.

Impact Olofsson has been playing in the minors with the Firebirds on a minor-league deal, generating two goals and 14 assists in 29 games this year. With an NHL deal in hand, the 31-year-old winger will now be eligible for a call-up, should the Kraken have need for a forward at any point the rest of the way.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken AHL Affiliate Re-Sign Veteran Defenseman The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken's AHL affiliate, have re-signed veteran defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a two-year AHL cont...

JULY 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Returned to minors Olofsson was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Impact Olofsson was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Calgary after being recalled from the minors on an emergency basis. He has registered two goals and nine assists in 34 AHL appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Olofsson was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Olofsson's recall is on an emergency basis. The Kraken are dealing with an injury to Ryker Evans (upper body), so Olofsson is presumably up with the big club to serve as extra defensive depth. He has not made an NHL appearance in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to AHL Olofsson was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Impact Olofsson was brought up to Seattle in early January but served as a healthy scratch in their last 12 games. The 30-year-old blueliner has appeared in just four games in two seasons with the Kraken. Olofsson's last NHL point came in 2017 with the Wid.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up Sunday Olofsson was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Impact Olofsson will likely serve as Seattle's seventh defenseman in the short term as a result of Adam Larsson contending with an upper-body injury. The left-shot blueliner Olofsson has made just four appearances with the Kraken since the 2022-23 campaign. The 30-year-old has produced two goals and 11 points over 29 games with the Firebirds in 2024-25.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Tuesday Olofsson was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Olofsson hasn't made an NHL appearance with Seattle this season. The Swedish blueliner will link back up with the Firebirds, where he's provided two goals and nine helpers through 27 appearances in 2024-25. Olofsson could be back with the big club at some point, as Seattle now has just six healthy defensemen on its roster.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Olofsson was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact The Kraken are down to six healthy defensemen so Olofsson will likely be a healthy scratch Saturday in Vancouver. Olofsson last played in the NHL last season when he managed one game with the Kraken.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Olofsson was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Impact Olofsson was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Colorado. He has two goals and 11 points in 27 AHL outings this season. Olofsson might be back with the Kraken after the holiday break to serve as an extra defender in Saturday's road game versus Vancouver.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Olofsson was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Olofsson has two goals and 11 points in 27 AHL appearances this season. The 30-year-old has 11 assists in 63 career NHL regular-season outings. He will be an option for Saturday's game against Vegas but could be a healthy scratch as a spare defender.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Olofsson was put on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Olofsson earned one goal and 11 assists in 51 games for AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24 before adding five helpers in 18 playoff contests. He has appeared in four NHL regular-season contests with Seattle in the past two years, indicating he will probably spend most of 2024-25 in the minors.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL affiliate Olofsson was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact Olofsson will switch spots with Cale Fleury, who was promoted in a corresponding move. Olofsson made his NHL season debut Tuesday against Anaheim, blocking three shots in 14:57 of ice time.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club Olofsson was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Impact Olofsson dressed in three games for Seattle last year but has yet to see any NHL action this season. The 29-year-old blueliner has one goal and eight points in 41 AHL games this season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Per Chris Johnston of TSN, Olofsson hit the waiver wire Thursday.

Impact Olofsson has played in 62 NHL games since the 2015-16 season, including three games with the Kraken last season. He failed to hit the scoresheet in 2022-23 and has 11 assists in his NHL career.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal Olofsson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Tuesday.

Impact Olofsson spent the bulk of 2022-23 with AHL Coachella Valley, though he played in just 20 games and picked up six points in the regular season. He also had five points in 26 playoff contests as the Firebirds made it to the Calder Cup Finals. He'll likely again serve as defensive depth for the Kraken organization.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Assigned to AHL Laval Olofsson was assigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.

Impact Olofsson hasn't played in two weeks while on the Canadiens' taxi squad. This move will allow him to play in Laval's game Sunday versus AHL Stockton.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On camp roster Olofsson will take part in Phase 3 training camp with the Habs.

Impact Olofsson spent the bulk of the season with AHL Laval, for which he notched one goal and 15 helpers in 57 appearances. Selected by Montreal in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft, the 25-year-old Swede should be in the mix for a roster spot heading into the 2020-21 campaign but may need to continue logging time in the minors.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Defenceman Gustav Olofsson signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadians have signed defenceman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal pays Olofsson US$750,000 in the NHL and

MARCH 25, 2020 • LETHBRIDGEHERALD.COM

Montreal Canadiens sign Gustav Olofsson to a one-year deal The Montreal Canadiens continue to work through their restricted free agents signing defenceman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year contract exten...

MARCH 25, 2020 • AWINNINGHABIT.COM

Wild re-sign defenseman Olofsson to 2-year, $1.45 million deal

The Wild have re-signed 22-year-old defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a deal that has an average payout of $725,000

JUNE 26, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

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