The Boston Bruins have added many new players to their roster this off-season as they continue their retool. While this is the case, there is no question that they would benefit by bringing in at least one more scoring winger before the season is here.
Due to this, one player who could have made sense as a free-agent target for the Bruins was sniper Victor Olofsson. However, that thought can be forgotten, as the 30-year-old winger has reportedly found his new home.
According to PuckPedia, Olofsson is set to sign a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. He should now be a nice part of Colorado’s forward depth as they look to win their first Stanley Cup since 2022.
With the Bruins needing more scoring, Olofsson could have been a low-risk player for them to take a chance on with a one-year deal. The 2014 seventh-round pick just put together a solid season with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2024-25, as he posted 15 goals, 14 assists, 29 points, and a plus-17 rating in 56 games.
Olofsson has also recorded at least 20 goals and 40 points three times during his career, which includes him scoring a career-high 28 goals in 2022-23 and posting a career-high 49 points in 2021-22. Adding that kind of secondary scoring would have been beneficial for a Bruins club that needs more offense, but alas, he is no longer a potential UFA option for them.
