1-year, $1,638,330 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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2026-07-02T03:59:00.000Z
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Victor Olofsson
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Vegas has signed Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.638 AAV contract.
The Golden Knights will try to supplement some of the offence they lost by trading Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers and signing Victor Olofsson to a one-year deal. The 30-year-old Swedish forward scored 31 points (13G / 18A) last season in 78 games between the Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames.
Olofsson is expected to draw into the lineup on Sunday.
Olofsson listed as a scratch on Saturday.
Olofsson will draw back into Calgary's lineup vs. Colorado on Thursday.
Olofsson has shown stints of an impressive offensive abilities over the course of his career, but has struggled staying consistent, a trend that has continued since joining the Flames at the trade deadline. The 30-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 14 games with Calgary.
Olofsson will make his Flames' debut on Monday vs. Washington.
Calgary acquired Victor Olofsson, Max Curran, a 2028 1st round pick, and a conditional 2nd round pick from Colorado for Nazem Kadri (20% retained) and a 2027 4th round pick ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Friday. The 30-year-old Olofsson will make his Flames' debut on Monday against the Washington Capitals, replacing John Beecher. Olofsson averaged 13:20 time-on-ice and had 25 points (11G / 14A) in 60 games with Colorado this season.
Calgary has acquired Victor Olofsson, Max Curran, a 2028 1st round pick, and a conditional 2nd round pick from Colorado for Nazem Kadri (20% retained) and a 2027 4th round pick.
Olofsson was productive in brief stints with Colorado's top powerplay unit, but has primarily been a bottom-six player with the team this season. The 30-year-old Swedish forward has 25 points (11G / 14A) in 60 games. He scored a career-high 49 points (20G / 29A) in 72 games with the Buffalo Sabres in the 2021-22 season.
1-year, $1,575,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Expires 2026 (UFA).
Source:2025-08-21T03:59:00.000Z
Colorado has signed Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.575 million contract.
Colorado added some much-needed offensive depth on Wednesday with the signing of Victor Olofsson on a one-year, $1.575 million contract. The 30-year-old right-winger had 15 goals and 29 points in 56 games with Vegas in 2024-25 after spending the previous six campaigns in with the Buffalo Sabres. He is expected to play a top-nine role in Colorado and should see some power-play time on the second unit, despite that unit rarely seeing the ice.
Olofsson will draw back into Vegas' lineup for Game 6 in Minnesota.
With Pavel Dorofeyev battling an undisclosed injury, Olofsson will re-enter the Vegas lineup on Thursday for Game 6. The 29-year-old Olofsson has been sidelined the previous two games. He has zero points and -1 plus/minus through three games this postseason.
Olofsson will be a healthy scratch on Saturday in Minnesota for Game 4.
Olofsson (illness) will not play against the Kraken on Thursday.
Olofsson is battling an illness and will miss Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Olofsson has 27 points (14G / 13A) in 54 games this season.
Olofsson (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Seattle on Thursday.
Olofsson is battling an illness and his status for Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken is up in the air. The 29-year-old Olofsson has 27 points (14G / 13A) in 54 games this season.
Olofsson will draw back into Vegas' lineup on Sunday vs. Tampa Bay.
Olofsson is expected to draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Olofsson (lower-body) is out vs. Pittsburgh on Friday and is considered day-to-day.
Olofsson is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old Olofsson is averaging 14:46 time-on-ice and has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 40 games this season.
Olofsson (upper-body) is expected to play vs. Vancouver on Saturday.
Olofsson (upper body) left Saturday's game and did not return.
Olofsson (illness) will not play against the Sabres on Saturday.
Olofsson (lower-body) is expected to return on Saturday vs. Utah.