Player Discussion Victor Olofsson (2014, 181st) - Part II (Heading to UFA, Playing at the WCs)

[OkimLom]

I am gladly eating crow for doubting him at 5v5. He’s been growing in leaps and bounds the last several weeks with his 5v5 play.

Shouldn't have to eat crow. If memory serves me correctly, you were just criticizing his 5 vs 5 play, which was pretty lackluster at the time. Good on him for continuously improving play in all areas.

 

[Chainshot]

Still no idea where that puck went on his goal vs. the Devils. Probably entered some wormhole or something.

Potential Nobel Prize for finding a FTL transport system should outweigh the usual Canadian press dismissing him in the RotY conversation.

 

[Chainshot]

Awesome to see the growth in his game. The board play has been excellent. The other thing that's started to click? What to do with the puck when there is no play or lane in the offensive zone. He's getting it back in deep to cycle instead of trying to stickhandle or pass into traffic. That's cut way down on turnovers against and with his linemates' uptick on the forecheck, it's keeping possession more in the offensive zone. And by uptick, obviously, that's Jack coming into his own (mostly).

 

[MayDay]

That shot is just ridiculous. Don't have anything else to add here, but my god.

I can't see the puck even on the slow-mo replay on a high def video. It just teleports from his stick to the back of the net.

 

[Wisent42]

That shot is just ridiculous. Don't have anything else to add here, but my god.

I can't see the puck even on the slow-mo replay on a high def video. It just teleports from his stick to the back of the net.

I just loved hearing RJ say he ripped it off the post... and... he scores? And it looked like no one on the ice knew where that puck went either, everyone kinda hesitated. Everyone but Goalofsson. He knew where it went, and he didn't even smile. Just looked stone cold. Love it.

 

[Paxon]

No question he's come on fully as a player at even strength. We just need to fix the damn power play (and PK for that matter).

 

[jc17]

Awesome to see the growth in his game. The board play has been excellent. The other thing that's started to click? What to do with the puck when there is no play or lane in the offensive zone. He's getting it back in deep to cycle instead of trying to stickhandle or pass into traffic. That's cut way down on turnovers against and with his linemates' uptick on the forecheck, it's keeping possession more in the offensive zone. And by uptick, obviously, that's Jack coming into his own (mostly).

Its so hard to know whats really going on from an outside perspective, but I hope some of it is that Krueger and the coaching staff are making a tangible difference.

Its been a mentality on these boards, and probably justified giving the coaching we've had, that the roster's ability is capped in terms of incoming talent. Having guys develop while in the NHL is going to be huge for this team if it means guys like Joker, Mitts, Olofsson, Dahlin, and Cozens can improve not just as a factor of getting older

 

[Dex]

Watching Olofsson develop and improve over this short period of time has been a highlight of the season for me

 

[sabrebuild]

Its so hard to know whats really going on from an outside perspective, but I hope some of it is that Krueger and the coaching staff are making a tangible difference.

Its been a mentality on these boards, and probably justified giving the coaching we've had, that the roster's ability is capped in terms of incoming talent. Having guys develop while in the NHL is going to be huge for this team if it means guys like Joker, Mitts, Olofsson, Dahlin, and Cozens can improve not just as a factor of getting older

Its the only way this is going to work out, regardless of other deals.

They need this kind of development to happen and it's awesome to watch with VO.

I thought Asplund looked like a player last year, and it looks like he has really gotten comfortable on na ice. If he can keep growing it would make a world of difference.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Draft all the Swedes!!!1!!1!1

 

[Member 308457]

Thank you Tim Murray for Olofsson and Asplund.

 

[Sansbacon]

I just loved hearing RJ say he ripped it off the post... and... he scores? And it looked like no one on the ice knew where that puck went either, everyone kinda hesitated. Everyone but Goalofsson. He knew where it went, and he didn't even smile. Just looked stone cold. Love it.

The Devils broadcast had the same exact reaction. It was hilarious to go back and watch the highlights with the Sabres broadcast because they sounded almost identical.

I’ll give credit to the official standing right there because he called it a goal almost immediately. But yeah, his shot is just absurd.

 

[mechaworm]

That shot is the reason you can't really predict him to fall apart or regress too badly. He might not become a complete top 6 player in every facet. But he's not going down to the AHL again if he's safe money for 25 goals.

 

[Jim Bob]

31 Thoughts: A 'Code of Conduct' is coming to the NHL - Sportsnet.ca

22. Buffalo goalie Carter Hutton had good intel on Victor Olofsson’s shot: “He’s got a such a ‘whippy’ stick that you can’t tell where it is going.”

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

31 Thoughts: A 'Code of Conduct' is coming to the NHL - Sportsnet.ca

Not sure why, but i hate the term "whippy stick."

 

[Star Ocean]

24p in 29 games is good for a rookie.

 

[Fjordy]

Good assist for McCabe's goal.

 

[Matt Ress]

Just stopped in to say that I love how this kid is rounding out.

 

[Chainshot]

Good assist for McCabe's goal.

Started the play that lead to the first goal with a smart decision below the goal line - there is a lot to like about how he has progressed. In many ways, it mirrors his adjustment in Rochester last year.

 

[Royal Thunder]

Was at the game last night and Olofsson's decision making with the puck really stood out with how sloppy the rest of the team was. He wasn't part of the problem, and I wish Risto wouldn't refuse to give him one timer opportunities on the PP.

 

[FloridaSabresFan]

I have been really impressed with Olofsson lately. People say he is a top 6. If he continues he isn't a top 6. He will be a 1st line winger.

Putting him on the second line will be an after thought.

I also think Olofsson is turning out to be the perfect winger for Eichel. I think having someone on the other side with a front of the net presence would create a very dangerous 1st line.

 

[Chainshot]

I have been really impressed with Olofsson lately. People say he is a top 6. If he continues he isn't a top 6. He will be a 1st line winger.

Putting him on the second line will be an after thought.

I also think Olofsson is turning out to be the perfect winger for Eichel. I think having someone on the other side with a front of the net presence would create a very dangerous 1st line.

If they could get someone with strong wall play and finish in front of the net, they could split Reinhart back off to do what he does with Skinner (which was pretty good).

 

[Myllz]

I think the thing that impresses me the most so far is his improvement with board work and handling the puck. Even in the beginning of the year he was easily removed from the puck and didn't seem to know what to do on the ice other than setting himself up for a one-timer. Now he seems way more confident, has no problem carrying the puck around in the offensive zone and is consistently winning board battles. The rate of improvement is nuts.

 

[Gubbhornet]

Thank you Tim Murray for Olofsson and Asplund.

I think you should thank Fredrik Andersson who was a scout for Buffalo when both Olofsson and Ullmark was drafted. Considering that he lives only 20 km from the MODO arena (where they both played) makes me believe that he pushed for them.

Apart from Olofsson & Ullmark, also Gustav Possler was drafted which didn't turn out great. But 2 out of 3 late rounders that made it in to the roster in the few years he was scouting is quite the track record.

Fredrik Andersson at eliteprospects.com

 

[Der Jaeger]

I think you should thank Fredrik Andersson who was a scout for Buffalo when both Olofsson and Ullmark was drafted. Considering that he lives only 20 km from the MODO arena (where they both played) makes me believe that he pushed for them.

Apart from Olofsson & Ullmark, also Gustav Possler was drafted which didn't turn out great. But 2 out of 3 late rounders that made it in to the roster in the few years he was scouting is quite the track record.

Fredrik Andersson at eliteprospects.com

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