Victor Olofsson
| Position | Right Wing / Left Wing | Current Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 5'11" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 180 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 30 |
| Age | 30 (July 18, 1995) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2014, Round 7, Overall 181 (BUF) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 1 year @ $1.575M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Vegas Golden Knights | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Vegas Golden Knights | Assigned to AHL for conditioning stint | |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Vegas Golden Knights | Activated from LTIR | |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Vegas Golden Knights | Placed on LTIR | |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Vegas Golden Knights | Placed on IR | |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed 1 year @ $1.075M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 2 years @ $4.750M AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 2 years @ $3.050M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2025-26 Player Card
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2024-25 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
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- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | BUF | 6 | 90:50 | 0.00 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0.83 | -0.83 | 0.00 | 8.97 | -8.97 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| 2019-20 | BUF | 54 | 763:28 | 0.47 | 1.02 | 1.49 | 0.51 | -0.04 | 8.33 | 9.05 | -0.72 | 2.73 | 5.45 |
| 2020-21 | BUF | 56 | 736:53 | 0.33 | 0.90 | 1.22 | 0.60 | -0.27 | 4.60 | 8.40 | -3.80 | 4.31 | 3.45 |
| 2021-22 | BUF | 72 | 899:17 | 0.67 | 1.47 | 2.14 | 0.62 | 0.05 | 9.52 | 8.82 | 0.71 | 4.05 | 4.05 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 75 | 841:45 | 1.21 | 0.43 | 1.64 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 14.78 | 7.89 | 6.90 | 2.74 | 5.48 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 51 | 501:58 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 1.43 | 0.54 | 0.18 | 10.71 | 8.01 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 7.59 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 56 | 713:23 | 0.76 | 1.01 | 1.77 | 0.58 | 0.18 | 11.11 | 8.53 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 1.68 |
| 2025-26 | COL | 14 | 141:41 | 1.27 | 1.69 | 2.96 | 1.08 | 0.19 | 10.71 | 9.10 | 1.61 | 5.71 | 8.57 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | BUF | 6 | 90:50 | 55.49 | 2.64 | 3.37 | 34.35 | 1.32 | 1.74 | 66.67 | 65.94 | 0.97 | -0.72 | 16.63 |
| 2019-20 | BUF | 54 | 763:28 | 40.94 | 2.75 | 2.12 | 44.32 | 2.36 | 2.37 | 53.85 | 47.16 | -0.15 | 0.06 | -2.42 |
| 2020-21 | BUF | 56 | 736:53 | 38.19 | 2.12 | 2.21 | 43.07 | 3.01 | 2.65 | 41.27 | 45.51 | -0.04 | 0.07 | -1.09 |
| 2021-22 | BUF | 72 | 899:17 | 41.63 | 2.67 | 2.38 | 44.37 | 3.54 | 2.76 | 43.01 | 46.33 | 0.13 | 0.23 | -0.78 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 75 | 841:45 | 40.56 | 2.42 | 2.39 | 42.77 | 3.71 | 2.79 | 39.53 | 46.15 | -0.36 | 0.01 | -3.61 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 51 | 501:58 | 37.89 | 2.51 | 2.09 | 43.75 | 2.51 | 2.73 | 50.00 | 43.44 | -0.59 | 0.12 | -7.28 |
| 2024-25 | VGK | 56 | 713:23 | 41.55 | 2.86 | 2.31 | 36.00 | 1.35 | 1.83 | 68.00 | 55.72 | -0.33 | -0.42 | 1.87 |
| 2025-26 | COL | 14 | 141:41 | 58.86 | 2.96 | 3.30 | 35.57 | 3.39 | 1.76 | 46.67 | 65.15 | 0.19 | -0.49 | 7.25 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Colorado Avalanche could have made this season’s best free-agent signing at Mile High Sticking (Wed Nov 5, 2025)
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The Aftermath: Olofsson Embodies Depth Upgrade for Avalanche at Colorado Hockey Now (Wed Nov 5, 2025)
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Avalanche stave off rally to defeat Lightning 3-2 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Nov 5, 2025)
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A night of firsts for the Colorado Avalanche in their rout of the New Jersey Devils at Mile High Sticking (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
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The Golden Knights have serious buyer's remorse after letting a former player walk at Vegas Hockey Knight (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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3 Takeaways from Avalanche’s 8-4 Win Over the Devils at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Olofsson’s Hat Trick Leads Avalanche to 8-4 Victory Over Devils at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Recap: Olofsson hat trick fuels Avs over Devils in rematch at Mile High Hockey (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Avalanche forward Olofsson explodes for 1st career hat trick at Mile High Sticking (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche giving Victor Olofsson opportunity to earn more ice time at Mile High Sticking (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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Previewing the Colorado Avalanche’s new-look third line of Drury, Colton, and Olofsson at Mile High Sticking (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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Keys to the Stanley Cup: Colorado Avalanche climb to the peak Part 3 at Mile High Sticking (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Victor Olofsson signing was a low-risk, high-reward move for Colorado Avalanche at Mile High Sticking (Fri Aug 22, 2025)
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NHL Notebook: Milan Lucic signs PTO with Blues, Avalanche sign Victor Olofsson at Canucks Army (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Former Buffalo Sabres star rookie continues career with the Avalanche at Sabres Noise (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Avalanche Depth Chart: Olofsson Fills Role, but Is He Enough? at Colorado Hockey Now (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Olofsson should be on Colorado Avalanche top PP unit at Mile High Sticking (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Avalanche sign forward Olofsson to 1-year deal at ESPN (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Deen’s Daily: Avs Add Depth With Olofsson; USA Hockey Camp Snubs at Colorado Hockey Now (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Avalanche add depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a 1-year deal at NBC Sports (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Vancouver Canucks Officially Miss Out on Top UFA After Signing With Western Conference Team at Canucks Daily (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to 1-Year Contract at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Avalanche ink depth forward Victor Olofsson at Mile High Hockey (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Olofsson Signs, Oilers and Bruins Trade, & More NHL Rumors at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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NHL Free Agent Victor Olofsson Nearing Deal With Avalanche; Islanders Never In The Mix at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche expected to make notable signing ahead of training camp at Mile High Sticking (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Victor Olofsson finally secures a deal with a Stanley Cup contender at Vegas Hockey Knight (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
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Report: Avalanche Sign Victor Olofsson to One-Year Contract at Colorado Hockey Now (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
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Minnesota Wild Potential PTO Candidate: Victor Olofsson at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
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Victor Olofsson : un pari à faible risque pour une grosse récompense ? at HABSolument Fan (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
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Why hasn't Victor Olofsson been signed to a team yet? at Vegas Hockey Knight (Fri Jul 18, 2025)
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4 more potential replacements for Victor Olofsson at Vegas Hockey Knight (Wed Jun 25, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 29 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | - | - | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 27 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | - | - | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2023-24 | 28 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | - | - | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 25 | $3,050,000 | $3,050,000 | - | - | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2021-22 | 26 | $3,050,000 | $3,050,000 | - | - | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 | $6,100,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 23 | $767,500 | $925,000 | $182,500 | $92,500 | $650,000 | $742,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 24 | $767,500 | $925,000 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $315,000 | $185,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,535,000 | $140,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2010-11 | Swe-U18 | MODO U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Swe-U18 | MODO U18 | 39 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Swe-Jr. | MODO Jr. | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2012-13 | Swe-U18 | MODO U18 | 37 | 31 | 24 | 55 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2013-14 | Sweden | MODO | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | Swe-Jr. | MODO Jr. | 44 | 32 | 21 | 53 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2014-15 | Sweden | MODO | 39 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Sweden-2 | Timra | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | WJC-A | Sweden | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Swe-Jr. | MODO Jr. | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | Sweden | MODO | 49 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | Sweden-Q | MODO | 7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | SHL | MoDo Hockey | 49 | 14 | 15 | 29 | -1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 8 | +11 | 2 | ||||||
| 2016-17 | Champions HL | Frölunda HC | 13 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | SHL | Frölunda HC | 51 | 9 | 18 | 27 | +4 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | +4 | |||||||
| 2017-18 | Champions HL | Frölunda HC | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | EHT | Sweden | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | SHL | Frölunda HC | 50 | 27 | 16 | 43 | +1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 2 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 2 | 21 | 9.5 | 18:01 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 66 | 30 | 33 | 63 | +12 | 12 | 3 | -3 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 54 | 20 | 22 | 42 | -1 | 6 | 127 | 15.7 | 18:23 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 56 | 13 | 19 | 32 | -23 | 6 | 129 | 10.1 | 17:24 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | WC | Sweden | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 72 | 20 | 29 | 49 | -16 | 6 | 164 | 12.2 | 15:23 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 75 | 28 | 12 | 40 | -23 | 4 | 161 | 17.4 | 14:21 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 51 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -1 | 4 | 66 | 10.6 | 11:34 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 56 | 15 | 14 | 29 | +17 | 16 | 109 | 13.8 | 14:30 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 14 | 14.3 | 14:22 | |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -1 | 33 | 9.1 | 13:41 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 381 | 108 | 113 | 221 | -47 | 44 | 810 | 13.3 | 15:15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 14 | 14.3 | 14:22 | |||