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Golden Knights Sniper Looking for New Team: Could Be Elite Winger for Sidney Crosby
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A notable UFA that still remains available is Vegas Golden Knights forward Victor Olofsson, and he would make a good winger playing alongside Sidney Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Most NHL free agent players have been picked up by new teams, but the Pittsburgh Penguins would be wise to look into extending an offer to UFA forward Victor Olofsson, who most recently played with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Olofsson, who is coming off a 1 year contract, had 29 points (15G, 14A) in 56 games with Vegas this year, and recently had 28 goals in 2022-23 with a poor Buffalo Sabres team.
Olofsson wouldn't be an expensive cost for the Penguins, as he'd likely accept a 1 year "prove it" style contract.
Analyst suggests Victor Olofsson could join the Canadiens
For the 1st time since their incredible and unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, the Montreal Canadiens returned to the posteason and gave the Washington Capitals quite the headache in the ECQF. .
Analyst Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News has suggested that Victor Olofsson, who most recently played with the Vegas Golden Knights, would be the perfect player for the team to extend a PTO (professional tryout) to.
After Jack Roslovic, Olofsson is arguably the top unrestricted free agent (UFA) forward left. When looking at the season he just had with the Vegas Golden Knights, he could be a decent player for the Canadiens to take a gamble on if they are on the hunt for more secondary scoring. In 56 games this past season with Vegas, he recorded 15 goals, 14 assist, 29 points, and a plus-17 rating.
Olofsson, taken with the 181st overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, has 211 points (105G, 106A) in 370 NHL games.
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AOUT 17 | 19 ANSWERS Golden Knights Sniper Looking for New Team: Could Be Elite Winger for Sidney Crosby Should the Pittsburgh Penguins sign Victor Olofsson? | ||
| Yes | 8 | 42.1 % |
| No | 11 | 57.9 % |
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