Olausson was reassigned to the Colorado Eagles on Sunday.
Olausson will now develop his game at the AHL level and be a key player for the Colorado Eagles. The 21-year-old was a first-round pick by the Avalanche in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, but he's appeared in only two games with the big club. The Sweden native banked 20 points in 39 regular-season outings with AHL Colorado in 2023-24.
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Avalanche's Oskar Olausson: Skating with teammates
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Olausson (shoulder) was on the ice for an informal workout ahead of training camp, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports Thursday.
Olausson underwent shoulder surgery back in February, which ended his 2023-24 campaign. As a result, the 2021 first-round pick saw action in just 39 minor-league contests with the Eagles in which he generated 11 goals and nine helpers. In addition, Olausson managed only one NHL outing against Anaheim on Dec. 5, recording two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in 11:50 of ice time. Even with Olausson fully fit, he will face an uphill battle during camp to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster.
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Avalanche's Oskar Olausson: Done for season
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Olausson will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season after he undergoes shoulder surgery Monday.
Olausson had 11 goals and 20 points in 39 contests with AHL Colorado this season. He also picked up two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots over 11:50 of ice time in a 3-2 win over Anaheim on Dec. 5 during his lone NHL outing of 2023-24. The 21-year-old was selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Olausson should get a long look during the Avalanche's 2024 training camp, provided he's healthy in time for it, but the forward will likely start 2024-25 back in the minors.
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Avalanche's Oskar Olausson: Assigned to AHL affiliate
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Olausson was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.
Olausson's demotion indicates Andrew Cogliano (lower body) or Valeri Nichushkin (illness) could be ready to return to the lineup Thursday against Winnipeg. The 2021 first-round pick made his NHL debut Tuesday against Anaheim, picking up two shots and two blocks in 11:50 of ice time.
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Avalanche's Oskar Olausson: Makes season debut
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Olausson had two shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit over 11:50 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Anaheim.
Olausson was called up amid a rash of players scratched due to injury (Andrew Cogliano (lower body) and Cale Makar (lower body) or illness (Valeri Nichushkin). Olausson skated with Ross Colton and Mikko Rantanen on a night when head coach Jared Bednar blenderized the lines. Olausson's stay in the NHL could be a short one if Nichushkin is over his illness by Thursday when the Avalanche host the Jets. However, Colorado lost defenseman Bowen Byram to an upper-body injury during the second period versus the Ducks, which could impact Olausson. Hybrid forward/defenseman Kurtis MacDermid, who was active and scored a goal as a forward Tuesday, could be needed on the blue line if neither Byram nor Makar are ready to go Thursday.
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Avalanche's Oskar Olausson: Summoned from AHL
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Olausson was brought up from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
Olausson has notched five goals and eight points in 20 AHL contests this campaign. He could get a chance to make his season debut Tuesday versus Anaheim.
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Avalanche's Oskar Olausson: Tallies Monday
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OIausson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 3-2 preseason win over Vegas.
Olausson finished off a play with nifty stick handling before slipping the puck through the five-hole on Logan Thompson. The 21-year-old forward made an impression on head coach Jared Bednar. "The first thing I noticed when we got into main camp was the explosiveness," the coach said. "He's bigger, stronger, faster. He's a smart hockey player, obviously has some offensive upside, still coming into his game, but his explosiveness and his skating this year is much improved." Olausson, the No. 28 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, had 11 goals and nine assists over 63 games for AHL Colorado in 2022-23.
