TBN: Sabres' Victor Olofsson calls himself 'more of a threat' at right wing

[Buffaloed]

Sabres' Victor Olofsson calls himself 'more of a threat' at right wing

Olofsson might shift to right wing in 2021 because the Sabres’ top six at left wing is likely set with Hall and Jeff Skinner. Although Olofsson has not played his off side full-time since his career in the Swedish Hockey League, he told reporters that he’s “very comfortable” at right wing because he’s accustomed to being there on the power play.
“I feel like I’m more of a threat on the right wing,” said Olofsson. “It could be a little bit tougher sometimes in the defensive end, but I feel very comfortable playing off my backhand. I really like playing right wing.

I think his 5 on 5 scoring would improve if he played RW. The natural tendency is to go to your strong side. Olofsson on RW would be more inclined to cut to the middle. At LW he'd be more inclined to try to beat the D on the outside.

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[Howie Hodge]

Hall - Eichel-Reinhart

Skinner - Staal - Olofsson

If Staal has something left in the tank that's not a bad top six.

I'd like one bigger bodied top six winger, but all things considered, not bad...

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Hall - Eichel-Reinhart

Skinner - Staal - Olofsson

If Staal has something left in the tank that's not a bad top six.

I'd like one bigger bodied top six winger, but all things considered, not bad...

Swap the RW. Jack and Hall will draw 4 guys between the two of them, leaving VO all by his lonesome

 

[Buffaloed]

Swap the RW. Jack and Hall will draw 4 guys between the two of them, leaving VO all by his lonesome

Hall - Eichel - Ristolainen

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Hall - Eichel - Ristolainen

*whispers* I don't hate that

 

[Dirty Dog]

not sure where to slot our other likely RWs: Reinhart, Cozens, Tage.

Wait a gosh dang second. Reinhart at center CONFIRMED.

Skinner - Eichel - Olofsson
Hall - Reinhart - Cozens
Eakin - Staal - Tagey boy

 

[Team Cozens]

not sure where to slot our other likely RWs: Reinhart, Cozens, Tage.

Wait a gosh dang second. Reinhart at center CONFIRMED.

Skinner - Eichel - Olofsson
Hall - Reinhart - Cozens
Eakin - Staal - Tagey boy

This would be my lineup based on current players.

Hall - Eichel - Oloffson
Skinner - Staal - Cozens
Girgs - Eakin - Reinhart
Rieder - Lazar - Tage/KO

 

[hockeyman1]

Hall - Reinhart - Cozens

That would be very intriguing.

Reinhart thrived at the WJC with two fast wingers.

 

[Djp]

Hall - Eichel - Oloffson
Cozens - Staal - Thompson
Skinner-Girgs - Reinhart
Rieder - Eakin - Okposo

If Mitts made team Mitts—-Girg—-reider—-Okposo changes.

 

[BeTheBallDanny]

Hall - Eichel - Oloffson
Skinner - Staal - Reinhart
Girgs - Eakin - Okposo
Rieder - Lazar - Tage/Mitts

That bottom 6 is not looking pretty. I really hope Mitts, Tage, Asplund, etc. develop

 

[sufferer]

Hall-Reinhart 5v5
Hall-Eichel 3v3