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

[Sansbacon]

I imagine Ray's version will be more like "Gloffleson"

There will likely be some waffles in there too, at some point when he’s really excited.

“Iktor Waffleson lasered that one to the back of the bet.”

 

[dire wolf]

There will likely be some waffles in there too, at some point when he’s really excited.

“Iktor Waffleson lasered that one to the back of the bet.”

I think he'll keep it simple and just go with "Victor Arvidsson"

 

[jBuds]

There used to be one called Rayzor Burns” by jbuds (I think?).

Haven’t seen it since the new site though.

It’s there somewhere.

Add Vehguess to it, too

 

[sabrebuild]

It’s there somewhere.

Add Vehguess to it, too

My wife asked is that guy drunk one game when she heard him talking... I had to explain that what she heard was jmhis good pronunciation of O’Gregorenko

 

[Waterfowlist]

Olofsson with only one assist this period? Bust.

In all honesty, this kid is on a tear. He looked competent in preseason and has continued it into his AHL debut. It would be pretty awesome if we finally hit late round pay dirt.

 

[Tsyolin]

Made it look easy. I loved watching him play tonight. He was on a line with Asplund and O'Regan which accounted for half of our goals. He played hard and fast just like you want to see, I truly believe this kid is more well-rounded than just the "powerplay specialist" we expected out of him.

 

[Waterfowlist]

So at what point is it no longer just a hot start and it becomes clear he should be in the NHL?

14 points in 7.5 games...

 

[1972]

I love Rayzor and actually think he’s become a pretty good color commentator. It’s all in good fun.

It’s clear Zach Redmond is generational at that level

 

[Jim Bob]

Prospect Need to Know: Perunovich hasn't missed a beat - TheHockeyNews

Victor Olofsson, RW, Rochester Americans (AHL): Olofsson has grown from his seventh-rounder status and is now one of the most dangerous players in the AHL, with 14 points in eight games to lead the league. Great hands and a quick shot make him a threat out there, which has Buffalo Sabres fans begging for a call-up. NHL arrival: 2019-20

 

[Paxon]

So at what point is it no longer just a hot start and it becomes clear he should be in the NHL?

14 points in 7.5 games...

Speaking generally, something like 20 games

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

He deserves a shot (hue hue hue). But I think they'll be reluctant to change the team which won over the weekend. He draws in after someone shits the bed in a loss IMO.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

At this point, i would definitely entertain a Tage and Olofsson swap.

 

[Washed Up 29YearOld]

Olofsson will surprise people

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

After Saturday Rochester doesn’t play till Friday. Maybe this week is a good call up time?

 

[Lovonov]

Come to Buffalo! What a great way to say "hey, don't forget about me" to management.

 

[sabrefan27]

Come to Buffalo! What a great way to say "hey, don't forget about me" to management.

If you asked me, I would say Smith and Nylander should both be ahead of him right now. Both consistently better in most aspects of the game.

 

[Revelate]

If you asked me, I would say Smith and Nylander should both be ahead of him right now. Both consistently better in most aspects of the game.

Agreed. Smith should be number one. VO is putting up the points obviously but I can just see him disappearing in any role outside of the top line in Buffalo. He doesn’t consistently manufacture offense 5v5 yet.

 

[allsilverdreams]

Agreed. Smith should be number one. VO is putting up the points obviously but I can just see him disappearing in any role outside of the top line in Buffalo. He doesn’t consistently manufacture offense 5v5 yet.

Neither does any current sabres 5 on 5

 

[Revelate]

Neither does any current sabres 5 on 5

All the more reason to develop VO further in Rochester.

 

[sabrebuild]

Agreed. Smith should be number one. VO is putting up the points obviously but I can just see him disappearing in any role outside of the top line in Buffalo. He doesn’t consistently manufacture offense 5v5 yet.

I’m not watching Rochester at all, but 5 es points in 11 games seems pretty solid to me.

 

[dortt]

All the more reason to develop VO further in Rochester.

He isn't a 20 year old playing his first season of pro hockey. Olafsson is already developed quite nicely

 

[sabrefan27]

Olofsson definitely has adjusted well. My post wasn’t disparaging. Smith is just more refined in all 3 zones.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Olofsson definitely has adjusted well. My post wasn’t disparaging. Smith is just more refined in all 3 zones.

If VO is unrefined in the offensive zone, it's time to smoke unfiltered.

 

[sabrefan27]

If VO is unrefined in the offensive zone, it's time to smoke unfiltered.

Refined doesn’t necessarily mean Smith is more dangerous offensively. There’s more to playing the game than finding open space and firing a shot on net. Again, not saying Olofsson is one dimensional. He’s actually a really impressive passer. But Smith excels pretty much at everything.