Victor Olofsson - NHL News & Rumors

Assigned to AHL for conditioning Olofsson (lower body) was assigned to AHL Henderson on a conditioning loan Monday.

Impact Olofsson has been dealing with a lower-body injury for just over a month, and he was transferred to long-term injured reserve last week. However, his conditioning assignment signals that he's likely getting closer to returning to game action for the Golden Knights. Over four appearances to begin the season, Olofsson tallied three goals, a hit and a blocked shot while averaging 15:03 of ice time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to long-term IR Olofsson was transferred to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Olofsson was already ruled out for the Golden Knights' road trip, so he won't be back before Sunday. He's already missed the requisite 10 games and 24 days that comes with an LTIR designation, so he'll be eligible to return whenever he's ready.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel for upcoming road trip Head coach Bruce Cassidy said Monday that Olofsson (lower body) won't travel with the Golden Knights during their upcoming road trip, which begins Wednesday in Anaheim, Jesse Grang...

Impact Cassidy said that he thinks Olofsson has "turned a corner" in his recovery process, but he still needs time before he's in the mix to return to game action, and he'll be unavailable for at least three more games. A better idea of Olofsson's return timetable could come into focus once he gets back on the ice for practice and ramps up his activity level.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Olofsson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Olofsson has missed the last four games with the injury, suffered in Washington on Oct. 15. The former Sabre was looking forward to a fresh beginning with the Golden Knights and was off to a very good start with three goals in his first four games. He is considered week-to-week at this time.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Olofsson (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by coach Bruce Cassidy on Monday.

Impact Olofsson was supposed to be getting a fresh start in Vegas but once again finds himself headed for a stint on the sidelines. At minimum, the 29-year-old winger, who has already missed two games due to his lower-body injury, figures to be out of action for at least the next three contests. Given his recovery timeline, Olofsson is a strong candidate for injured reserve if the Knights need the roster spot.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Olofsson (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Olofsson will miss his second straight outing. His next chance to play will be Tuesday versus the Kings. Olofsson has three goals and 11 shots on net through four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Olofsson (lower body) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Lightning, per SinBin.vegas.

Impact Olofsson was hurt in Tuesday's game, and there's been no update on his status since. The 29-year-old winger was off to a strong start with three goals on 11 shots over four games. His next chance to play is in the road-trip finale Saturday versus the Panthers.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game late Olofsson (lower body) left Tuesday's game versus the Capitals in the third period, and there was no update on the winger's status after the game, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Olofsson twisted his left leg going in for a puck with Washington defenseman Dylan McIlrath. Prior to his exit, Olofsson scored a power-play goal for his third tally in four games this season. An update on the winger's status may be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Lightning.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies twice in win Olofsson scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Olofsson offered a quick response to Mikko Rantanen's opening tally in the first period, then scored again late in the second. The latter goal was the game-winner. After six seasons in Buffalo, Olofsson is looking to get his career back on track in Vegas. He was limited to 15 points in 51 outings last season, but the Golden Knights appear willing to give him a spot on the first power-play unit, which has typically been a catalyst for his previous success. He's worth a look in deeper fantasy formats as long as he keeps that role, even though he's a middle-six forward at even strength with little in the way of non-scoring production.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10 • NHL.COM

Barbashev, Stone and Olofsson each score two, Golden Knights top Avalanche 8-4 in season-opener

Ivan Barbashev, Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson each scored two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-4 in the teams’ season opener

OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3-time 20-goal scorer gets first crack at Knights' first-line opening Skating on the same line as Jack Eichel felt just like old times for Victor Olofsson. The only diffe...

SEPTEMBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19 • NHL.COM

Reports: Golden Knights sign F Victor Olofsson The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.075 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Olofsson,...

JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands one-year contract Olofsson signed a one-year, $1.075 million contract with Vegas on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Olofsson notched seven goals and 15 points in 51 regular-season outings for Buffalo in 2023-24 while averaging a career-low 11:34 of ice time per contest. He could bounce back in Vegas, but opportunities might be limited if he occupies a bottom-six spot in the lineup.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in return Olofsson scored his fifth goal of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Returning to the lineup for the first time since Feb. 15, Olofsson wired a shot over Ilya Samsonov's glove on the rush in the second period. The 28-year-old winger had missed the prior nine games with an illness, but he was having trouble staying out of the press box even before that. Olofsson's suited up for only 36 games this season, mainly skating in a bottom-six role and managing just 13 points, but the Casey Mittelstadt trade could at least open up a consistent spot for him now that he's healthy.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Olofsson (illness) is expected to rejoin the Sabres on Sunday against the Hurricanes, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Olofsson had missed the Sabres' last four contests with an illness, though he was back at practice Sunday prior to a home matchup with Carolina. It's been a tough year for the 28-year-old Olofsson -- he has four goals and 12 points through 35 games while serving as a healthy scratch of late.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Olofsson (illness) won't accompany the Sabres on the team's upcoming two-game road trip, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact If Olofsson sits out the next two contests, he could be ready to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's home matchup against Carolina. The 28-year-old forward has been a healthy scratch for the past two games, so he may not return to action once he's back to 100 percent. Olofsson has four goals, 12 points and 46 shots on net over 35 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Thursday Olofsson (illness) missed Thursday's tilt versus Ottawa as a healthy scratch, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat reports.

Impact Olofsson sat out two games with the flu, but he was well enough to play Thursday. Olofsson was a healthy scratch for a couple of games at the end of December and has played only once in the Sabres' last six contests. Olofsson has four goals and eight assists in 31 games -- a huge regression from last season when he had 28 tallies in 75 contests.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Olofsson (illness) will not rejoin the lineup against Ottawa on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Olofsson continues to be unavailable for the Sabres despite the injury to Jeff Skinner (upper body). Olofsson has been skating with the team, including filling in for Skinner in a first-line role. As such, once given the all-clear, Olofsson could be in contention for a spot in the top six.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still day-to-day Olofsson (illness) won't be available to play Tuesday against Seattle despite taking part in the morning skate, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Olofsson is considered day-to-day. He has generated four goals, 12 points and 42 shots on net in 31 games this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at practice Olofsson (illness) is practicing ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Olofsson should be an option against Seattle, but he's been a healthy scratch for three of the Sabres' last four games, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sent to the press box for Tuesday's contest. The 28-year-old vet has collected 12 points through 31 games this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with illness Olofsson didn't practice Monday because of an illness, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Olofsson was a healthy scratch Saturday against Pittsburgh, so he may not play Tuesday versus Seattle even if he is fully recovered. He has supplied four goals, 12 points and 42 shots on net in 31 games this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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