Flames Acquire Olofsson, Plan for Rebuild

0:00For the NHL, it's March 11th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Calgary Flames are fully embracing a rebuild after trading away key players like Rasmus Anderson, Mackenzie Weigar, and Nazim Kadri over the past. Two months. In return, they picked up just three NHLers, Zach Wyclow, Ali Mahada, and Victor Olofsen. General Manager Craig Conroy has kept plenty of cap space open, making these moves straight forward for the team's future-focused approach. Wyclow and Mahada each have two seasons left on their contracts, while Olofsen has one year remaining. At 30 years old, many expect the flames to let Olofsen walk as a free agent after next season to make room for younger talent. Still, a short-term extension isn't out of the question. Games and analysts see potential in Olofsen, despite his uneven recent output. He scored 10 goals in 60 games with the avalanche this year, on limited ice time of just 13 minutes.

1:0220 seconds per game. Earlier with the Golden Knights, he hit 15 goals in 54 games, pacing for 20 over a full season. Olofsen has a track record of 20 goals seasons, including three with the Buffalo Sabers and a career-high 28 and 22-23. The flames, lacking scoring punch without Kadri McCale-Backlin, leads with 36 points in 64 games, could give him top 6 minutes and powerplay chances he hasn't had lately. A cheap one-year deal could let Olofsen prove himself, boosting the offense now while positioning the flames to trade him next deadline for more. Assets in their rebuild. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, comfortably, effortlessly, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillo.com.