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Avalanche Reportedly Add Victor Olofsson on One-Year Deal

The veteran winger offers proven power-play scoring to bolster Colorado’s depth group.

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Overview

  • PuckPedia reports Colorado has agreed to a one-year contract with Victor Olofsson, with financial terms not disclosed.
  • Olofsson rebounded last season in Vegas with 15 goals and 29 points in 56 games and logged his first NHL postseason, recording four points in nine games.
  • The 30-year-old has 370 NHL games with 105 goals and 106 assists, including 41 power-play goals that highlight his special-teams value.
  • The addition is viewed as bottom-six reinforcement as training camp opens Sept. 18, with competition expected for power-play and fourth-line minutes.
  • Colorado’s winger mix includes Ross Colton, Joel Kiviranta and Parker Kelly, while Logan O’Connor is expected to miss at least the first month after hip surgery.