Tag: Olofsson
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Victor Olofsson playing ‘outstanding’ defensively as search for offense continues
Victor Olofsson, defensive specialist? Imagine telling that to a Buffalo Sabres fan in 2022. But as we stand here, just a few days before Christmas in 2025, that’s sort of what Olofsson has become for the Colorado Avalanche. His role has essentially been the same, as he once again played on the third line in…
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Necas and MacKinnon lead the way again: 5 takeaways from Colorado’s road win at Buffalo
It took about 30 minutes for the Avalanche to really wake up for their matinee against the Buffalo Sabres. Until that happened, their high-end talent carried them to a 3-1 victory. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s win, which gives the Avalanche seven of a possible eight points to start the season: 1. Martin Necas…
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Why Victor Olofsson’s unique skillset could come in handy for Avalanche | Evan’s take
Victor Olofsson has a very particular set of skills. Or, rather, skill. That skill just so happens to be the most valuable skill you can have in the NHL. “He’s an elite shooter. That’s what he is,” Jared Bednar said of the Swede, whom the Avalanche signed late in the summer. After the Mikko Rantanen…