Confirmed Signing with Link: [COL] Oskar Olausson signs ELC (3 years, $925k AAV)

[MMC]

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[maxim84]

that was fast....

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Ok then.

Keeping him in Sweden or bringing him over?

Anyone got any word on this?

 

[avsfan9]

Ok then.

Keeping him in Sweden or bringing him over?

Anyone got any word on this?

They must have plans for him to come over. Maybe starts in the Ahl. Can’t see any other reason to sign now if he was going to stay in Sweden

 

[Hierso]

Ok then.

Keeping him in Sweden or bringing him over?

Anyone got any word on this?

If they signed him they aren't gonna let him stay in the swedish 2nd tier leauge that's for sure. Either he comes over and dips his toe in the AHL or he is moved to the 1st tier in Sweden, neither of which is a bad option honestly.

 

[AKL]

Don't think it necessarily means anything as far as where he plays. Just means he can't sign a contract in Sweden now. So he'll play in the AHL, or they loan him out to a Swedish team. Just gives Colorado more control.

 

[Patagonia]

AVs moved quickly and likely bringing him over.

 

[tucker3434]

Dater says he's still expected to play in Sweden, but, you know, it's Dater.

 

[Richard88]

If they signed him they aren't gonna let him stay in the swedish 2nd tier leauge that's for sure. Either he comes over and dips his toe in the AHL or he is moved to the 1st tier in Sweden, neither of which is a bad option honestly.

Another season in the Allsvenskan (2nd tier pro) wouldn't be the worst thing for him. It'll let him gain confidence in a league he's already familiar with while scoring regularly and further refining the offensive skills that made him a 1st round pick. There's not really a wrong answer here but from the Avs perspective they probably want to get a good read of him prior to the 2022 offseason when they'll have to make a lot of key decisions pertaining to the 2nd line especially. If Olausson has a good season they might consider him to be the heir apparent to Burakovsky for example.

 

[Patagonia]

Another season in the Allsvenskan (2nd tier pro) wouldn't be the worst thing for him. It'll let him gain confidence in a league he's already familiar with while scoring regularly and further refining the offensive skills that made him a 1st round pick. There's not really a wrong answer here but from the Avs perspective they probably want to get a good read of him prior to the 2022 offseason when they'll have to make a lot of key decisions pertaining to the 2nd line especially. If Olausson has a good season they might consider him to be the heir apparent to Burakovsky for example.

He's very comparable to Bura.

It wouldn't be surprised Newhook plays more games in the AHL. Pair with Kaut and OO. There is little reason to stay in SWE and play in Tier 2. AVs can form a future 2nd line if they play together before joining the team.

 

[Richard88]

He's very comparable to Bura.

It wouldn't be surprised Newhook plays more games in the AHL. Pair with Kaut and OO. There is little reason to stay in SWE and play in Tier 2. AVs can form a future 2nd line if they play together before joining the team.

There's a lot of logic in doing that, and it's what the Red Wings used to do with Franzen, Kronwall, etc. Once those guys got to the NHL they were already familiar with each other and the systems and were ready to roll as impact players.

The problem the Avs have right now is the lack of a 2nd line forward.

Given how Sakic said that he doesn't want to put to much pressure on the young guys and that he wants to insulate them a bit I'm sure he'd love to get a 2LW to insulate Newhook from needing to take too much responsibility too soon.

I doubt we see him in the AHL much but a short stint to start the year could be good for him.

Problem is that the Avs are 100% counting on a prospect taking either the 2LW role or at the very least a 3rd line wing role (in which case Compher or Nichuskin would be at 2LW to start with).

 

[Patagonia]

There's a lot of logic in doing that, and it's what the Red Wings used to do with Franzen, Kronwall, etc. Once those guys got to the NHL they were already familiar with each other and the systems and were ready to roll as impact players.

The problem the Avs have right now is the lack of a 2nd line forward.

Given how Sakic said that he doesn't want to put to much pressure on the young guys and that he wants to insulate them a bit I'm sure he'd love to get a 2LW to insulate Newhook from needing to take too much responsibility too soon.

I doubt we see him in the AHL much but a short stint to start the year could be good for him.

Problem is that the Avs are 100% counting on a prospect taking either the 2LW role or at the very least a 3rd line wing role (in which case Compher or Nichuskin would be at 2LW to start with).

Newhook is a natural C. BC started on LW and Boldy was the C. Both struggled and after switching their roles, excelled in the 2nd half of their Freshman year. He never returned to LW. Sheltering on a quasi 3C/4C is a possibility for a few games, I expect he stays in the AHL for more seasoning and would be an Injury callup.

AVs are conservative with their prospects and don't normally have 2+ rookies on the team, especially if they want to remain competitive. Byram is a lock and would be either Newhook/Kaut/Bowers as the other options.

 

[Richard88]

Newhook is a natural C. BC started on LW and Boldy was the C. Both struggled and after switching their roles, excelled in the 2nd half of their Freshman year. He never returned to LW. Sheltering on a quasi 3C/4C is a possibility for a few games, I expect he stays in the AHL for more seasoning and would be an Injury callup.

AVs are conservative with their prospects and don't normally have 2+ rookies on the team, especially if they want to remain competitive. Byram is a lock and would be either Newhook/Kaut/Bowers as the other options.

Yeah I buy that, but again, Avs don't really have anyone else who can play 2LW and have the offensive potential Newhook does. If he starts in the AHL our bottom 9 is going to look ridiculously weak.

Landeskog --- Mackinnon --- Rantanen
Burakovsky ----- Kadri ------- Compher
Nichuskin -------- Jost -------- O'Connor
Helm ------------ Maltsev ----- Sherwood

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Such fast signings... have any other teams signed 2021 drafted players?

The only other one I know of is the Nucks signing 2nd round pick Danila Klimovich on July 28th which seemed super fast.

 

[Hierso]

Another season in the Allsvenskan (2nd tier pro) wouldn't be the worst thing for him. It'll let him gain confidence in a league he's already familiar with while scoring regularly and further refining the offensive skills that made him a 1st round pick. There's not really a wrong answer here but from the Avs perspective they probably want to get a good read of him prior to the 2022 offseason when they'll have to make a lot of key decisions pertaining to the 2nd line especially. If Olausson has a good season they might consider him to be the heir apparent to Burakovsky for example.

He had 16 games in the tier 1 leauge and scored 4 points which is decent enough at that age (3g 1a). If the Avs want to keep him in Sweden they don't want him to go up against weaker competition in the second division. The advantage to having him in the AHL is obviously the rink size and the option to call him up just to dip the toe if they feel like it, but staying another year in Sweden is a solid option. Just don't Dahlen him.

 

[PAZ]

Yeah I buy that, but again, Avs don't really have anyone else who can play 2LW and have the offensive potential Newhook does. If he starts in the AHL our bottom 9 is going to look ridiculously weak.

Landeskog --- Mackinnon --- Rantanen
Burakovsky ----- Kadri ------- Compher
Nichuskin -------- Jost -------- O'Connor
Helm ------------ Maltsev ----- Sherwood

I think Kaut still has potential to surprise. If he can play like he did in 2020, he’d be a nice addition to Bura and Kadri on the 2nd line.

If he plays like he did last year… we’ll then Sherwood deserves that #12 spot.