Player Discussion Victor Olofsson (2014, 181st) – '18-19: Rochester #12 (AHL)

[Chainshot]

Sadly, the only period I will get to watch of this one (or any of the SHL games today for that matter) as real life has me out and about for some blood work and running errands. Bleh.

 

[Revelate]

Those who’ve seen him play more than I have... how is his play in his own zone? Passable? Or will he need to be sheltered?

 

[Chainshot]

Those who’ve seen him play more than I have... how is his play in his own zone? Passable? Or will he need to be sheltered?

It’s passable for the SHL.

 

[Revelate]

It’s passable for the SHL.

Well, that’s good to hear. Will be real interesting to see how he translates to the NA games.

 

[NuxFan09]

Hey guys, do you know if the Sabres intend to sign him when his season is over for Frolunda? I was looking over the SHL stats and noticed he's leading the SHL in goals and his contract there is up at the end of this season.

 

[Chainshot]

Hey guys, do you know if the Sabres intend to sign him when his season is over for Frolunda? I was looking over the SHL stats and noticed he's leading the SHL in goals and his contract there is up at the end of this season.

Yep, they intend to sign him and he wants to come over.

 

[NuxFan09]

Yep, they intend to sign him and he wants to come over.

Hopefully he pans out as a sneaky good pick by the Sabres.

 

[Chainshot]

Hopefully he pans out as a sneaky good pick by the Sabres.

We're hoping. They need to catch a break.

 

[Sens]

I don’t know how his game will translate to the nhl, how he handles the smaller ice and more physical game.

I’ll say this though his shot is as good as Laines and also has explosive speed.

If he can handle NA ice he’s the perfect winger for today’s game... A Laine, Hoffman sniper

 

[old kummelweck]

Does he come over for 2018-19, or are we looking at another year in Europe?

 

[truthbluth]

Does he come over for 2018-19, or are we looking at another year in Europe?

If he doesn't sign with the Sabres by June 15th, he becomes a free agent

 

[old kummelweck]

If he doesn't sign with the Sabres by June 15th, he becomes a free agent

ruh roh.

 

[Chainshot]

Does he come over for 2018-19, or are we looking at another year in Europe?

His draft rights expire this summer as does his contract with Frolunda. All the indications are that he wants to come over and they want him to come over.

 

[old kummelweck]

His draft rights expire this summer as does his contract with Frolunda. All the indications are that he wants to come over and they want him to come over.

Looks like they have their last regular season game today, then playoffs. Is ATO a possibility for Roch?

 

[UnleashRasmus]

His draft rights expire this summer as does his contract with Frolunda. All the indications are that he wants to come over and they want him to come over.

This is the perfect marriage of convenience if there ever was one. Adding as much depth as we can to have options.

 

[sincerity0]

ruh roh.

he has essentially said he wants to come over and sign with buffalo.

 

[Chainshot]

This is the perfect marriage of convenience if there ever was one. Adding as much depth as we can to have options.

Yep. I have to temper my expectations - it's not like leading the SHL in goals in the last half dozen years is a who's who of eventual NHL producers so that has to be taken into account. But they need guys who can finish in the system, be it Rochester or Buffalo, and his comments all point to him trying it next season. It would be great if he can get a bit stronger over the summer, come to camp and amount to something.

 

[Chainshot]

3-1, VO not on the scoresheet yet.

 

[Chainshot]

And a goal! Nice answer after BIF had made it 3-2. He takes a feed from behind the net, and buries it at short range.

 

[Chainshot]

And #27! Snaps another one home from the low slot, making it 8-3.

 

[sabrefan27]

Is there a precedent at all for a European player to finish their season and join the AHL? I’m sure it’s unlikely. But he’d look nice for the Amerks in the playoffs.

 

[LaxSabre]

Frölunda HC‏ @frolunda_hc -
MÅÅÅÅL! Only 27 seconds later, however, we respond with 4-2. Victor Olofsson gets free in the castle and puts a direct shot behind the Rautio.

Frölunda HC‏ @frolunda_hc -
Olofssons 26:e mål för säsongen assisteras av Rasmus Dahlin (13) och Adam Almquist (21).
Olofsson's 26th goal for the season is assisted by Rasmus Dahlin (13) and Adam Jas (21).

Frölunda HC‏ @frolunda_hc -
MÅÅÅÅÅL! Shooting League king Victor Olofsson strikes again and puts 8-3 with 15:23 played by the third period.

Frölunda HC‏@frolunda_hc -
Olofssons 27:e mål för säsongen assisteras av Jan Muršak (10) och Mattias Nørstebø (5).

Frölunda HC‏@frolunda_hc -
VINST! Det här var ett kul sätt att avsluta grundserien på.
Hela fem mål i den tredje perioden och vi besegrar Brynäs IF med hela 8-3.
#framåttillsammans HÄRNÄST: Kvartsfinal mot IF Malmö Redhawks!
Profit! This was a fun way to finish the season.
All five goals in the third period and we defeat the AIK IF with a full 8-3.
#framåttillsammans Next: Quarterfinals against IF Malmö Redhawks!

 

[Chainshot]

Yes, we know. And he had another and ends with 27.

 

[LaxSabre]

Yes, we know. And he had another and ends with 27.

Sorry about that. I've since deleted that tweet and since we can't delete posts on here - I've replaced it with the tweets by Frolunda on his two goals.

Congratulations, we say to Victor Olofsson-who wins the SHL :s shooting league 2017/18 with 27 full hits.
Great fun, Victor! #framåttillsammans

 

[Chainshot]

Sorry about that. I've since deleted that tweet and since we can't delete posts on here - I've replaced it with the tweets by Frolunda on his two goals.

Didn't mean to harsh your buzz.