JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
VICTOR OLOFSSON
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Reports: Golden Knights sign F Victor Olofsson The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.075 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Olofsson,...
Lands one-year contract Olofsson signed a one-year, $1.075 million contract with Vegas on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Impact Olofsson notched seven goals and 15 points in 51 regular-season outings for Buffalo in 2023-24 while averaging a career-low 11:34 of ice time per contest. He could bounce back in Vegas, but opportunities might be limited if he occupies a bottom-six spot in the lineup.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Lights lamp in return Olofsson scored his fifth goal of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Returning to the lineup for the first time since Feb. 15, Olofsson wired a shot over Ilya Samsonov's glove on the rush in the second period. The 28-year-old winger had missed the prior nine games with an illness, but he was having trouble staying out of the press box even before that. Olofsson's suited up for only 36 games this season, mainly skating in a bottom-six role and managing just 13 points, but the Casey Mittelstadt trade could at least open up a consistent spot for him now that he's healthy.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Olofsson (illness) is expected to rejoin the Sabres on Sunday against the Hurricanes, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Olofsson had missed the Sabres' last four contests with an illness, though he was back at practice Sunday prior to a home matchup with Carolina. It's been a tough year for the 28-year-old Olofsson -- he has four goals and 12 points through 35 games while serving as a healthy scratch of late.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with illness Olofsson (illness) won't accompany the Sabres on the team's upcoming two-game road trip, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Impact If Olofsson sits out the next two contests, he could be ready to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's home matchup against Carolina. The 28-year-old forward has been a healthy scratch for the past two games, so he may not return to action once he's back to 100 percent. Olofsson has four goals, 12 points and 46 shots on net over 35 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Thursday Olofsson (illness) missed Thursday's tilt versus Ottawa as a healthy scratch, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat reports.
Impact Olofsson sat out two games with the flu, but he was well enough to play Thursday. Olofsson was a healthy scratch for a couple of games at the end of December and has played only once in the Sabres' last six contests. Olofsson has four goals and eight assists in 31 games -- a huge regression from last season when he had 28 tallies in 75 contests.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Olofsson (illness) will not rejoin the lineup against Ottawa on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Olofsson continues to be unavailable for the Sabres despite the injury to Jeff Skinner (upper body). Olofsson has been skating with the team, including filling in for Skinner in a first-line role. As such, once given the all-clear, Olofsson could be in contention for a spot in the top six.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Still day-to-day Olofsson (illness) won't be available to play Tuesday against Seattle despite taking part in the morning skate, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Impact Olofsson is considered day-to-day. He has generated four goals, 12 points and 42 shots on net in 31 games this season.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Spotted at practice Olofsson (illness) is practicing ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Olofsson should be an option against Seattle, but he's been a healthy scratch for three of the Sabres' last four games, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sent to the press box for Tuesday's contest. The 28-year-old vet has collected 12 points through 31 games this season.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day with illness Olofsson didn't practice Monday because of an illness, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Olofsson was a healthy scratch Saturday against Pittsburgh, so he may not play Tuesday versus Seattle even if he is fully recovered. He has supplied four goals, 12 points and 42 shots on net in 31 games this season.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
"We Never Let Them Off the Hook" | Buffalo Sabres Victor Olofsson After 3-1 Win Over Boston
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
"We Definitely Got Momentum Off Of It" | Buffalo Sabres Victor Olofsson Scores On Penalty Shot
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Buries penalty shot Olofsson scored on a penalty shot in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.
Impact Olofsson was tripped by Jeremy Lauzon on a scoring chance just over halfway through the second period. The goal was Olofsson's first in nine games, though he had a trio of two-assists efforts in that span to remain moderately productive in a bottom-six role. The winger has three goals, seven helpers, 28 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 19 outings this season. He'll likely remain in the lineup with the Sabres battling a number of injuries up front, but Olofsson could be a healthy scratch when the team is closer to full strength.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sabres' Victor Olofsson Makes Sweet Inside Out Move To Score On Penalty Shot
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gets two helpers Monday Olofsson registered two assists in a 5-1 win over the Rangers on Monday.
Impact Olofsson earned his third multi-point game over his last four contests and his fourth over seven games. His recent hot spell is in stark contrast to his run of one assist through his first nine outings of 2023-24. Olofsson is serving in a middle-six capacity and isn't likely to be elevated beyond that role for any substantial period. That makes it unlikely the 28-year-old will be able to maintain his recent offensive success long-term.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helps out twice in home win Olofsson posted two assists in Friday's 3-2 win against the Penguins.
Impact One of Olofsson's assist was the secondary helper on Jeff Skinner's power-play goal at 5:13 of the third period. He finished with a shot on goal in 14:09 of ice time across 19 shifts. After getting blanked in six games in October, Olofsson has come alive lately with two goals and six points in the past five games. He'll look to stay hot Saturday on the road against the Devils.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
"We Have to Back Each Other Up" | Victor Olofsson After Scoring Twice in Loss
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tickles twine twice in loss Olofsson scored his first two goals of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.
Impact The veteran winger had only one assist through his first nine games of the season while bouncing in and out of the press box, but Olofsson's offense woke up Tuesday -- after banging home a puck that caromed straight to him off the end boards late in the second period, he scored a sniper's goal in the third by taking a pass in the slot from John-Jason Peterka with his back to the Boston net, then spinning and going top shelf over Linus Ullmark in one smooth motion. Olofsson fired home a career-high 28 goals last season, and with Tage Thompson (upper body) now potentially sidelined for a length period, Buffalo needs him to re-discover that form quickly.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to sit as healthy scratch Olofsson will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday night's game versus Tampa Bay, source reports.
Impact This news comes as a bit of a surprise following the 28-goal, 40-point performance Olofsson submitted in 2022-23, but he's strugled a bit to start the 2023-24 campaign, going scoreless while posting a minus-2 rating and just one shot on net through the first two games of the season. Tyson Jost will replace Olofsson in the lineup against the Lightening.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seven Sabres players who could be moved before the season Trades could end up being a necessity for the Sabres to trim their roster. Here are a few players who could make the most sense.
JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Buffalo Sabres: Does Kulich have an inside track to replace Olofsson? The Buffalo Sabres will likely look to move winger Victor Olofsson this summer, and Jiri Kulich could be the one replacing him. A few days...
APRIL 30, 2023 • SABRENOISE.COM
Emergence of Young Sabres Could Make Victor Olofsson a Trade Candidate Victor Olofsson has one year left in his contract, so there’s speculation about if the Buffalo Sabres could trade him for some upgrades else...
APRIL 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets
Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale for both teamsAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches 40-point mark Olofsson found the back of the net in the Sabres' 5-2 win over Columbus on Friday.
Impact Olofsson's marker came midway through the second period to increase Buffalo's lead to 2-1. He has completed the season with 28 goals and 40 points in 75 outings. The 27-year-old has reached the 40-point milestone in three of his last four campaigns.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson closes career with Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Senators
Casey Mittelstadt scored 1:18 into overtime and Craig Anderson stopped 30 shots before announcing he is retiring at the end of the season as the Buffalo Sabres closed their home sc...APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
