US EditionAvalanche Add Depth at Forward by Signing Victor Olofsson to a 1-Year Deal
Victor Olofsson, a 30-year-old powerplay specialist, joins the Avalanche on a $1.5 million one-year deal to boost their secondary scoring depth, officials said.
- The Colorado Avalanche signed 30-year-old Victor Olofsson to a one-year contract on Wednesday to add forward depth.
- Olofsson, drafted by Buffalo in the seventh round in 2014, spent six seasons there before playing last season with Vegas.
- Last season, he contributed 29 points with 15 goals and 14 assists across 56 contests, highlighted by a 10-game road point streak from December 4 to January 23.
- Over the course of 370 games, Olofsson has amassed a combined total of 211 points from his 105 goals and 106 assists, and he has represented Sweden at the IIHF World Championships in both 2021 and 2024.
- This signing provides Colorado with needed secondary scoring and a powerplay specialist to complement an otherwise top-heavy lineup.
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Avalanche add depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a 1-year deal
The Colorado Avalanche have added depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a one-year deal. Olofsson spent last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring 15 goals and 14 assists in 56 games.
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Victor Olofsson to Avalanche
Avalanche signs Victor Olofsson to one-year contract, according to report
The Colorado Avalanche has reportedly added another potential depth scorer just a few weeks before the 2025-26 season begins. Victor Olofsson, a three-time 20-goal scorer, is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Avs, PuckPedia first reported Tuesday night. Olofsson, who turned 30 years old in July, had 15 goals and 29 points in 56 games for the Vegas Golden Knights this past season. Related Articles Avalanche signs defense…
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