What happened: The Vegas Golden Knights signed winger Victor Olofsson to a one-year contract worth $1,638,330 on Wednesday. The move gives Vegas a cost-controlled scoring option after it dealt two-time leading goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers. Olofsson, who turns 31 before the season, is a familiar face in the room after a prior stint with the club.
Why it matters: With limited cap flexibility a factor in moving Dorofeyev, Vegas prioritized value over a splashy replacement and turned to a known quantity. As a left-shot with a heavy one-timer, Olofsson profiles as a natural fit for the power-play spot Dorofeyev vacated. General manager Kelly McCrimmon framed the signing around Olofsson's proven scoring touch and responsible, smart two-way game.
By the numbers: In his 2024-25 run with Vegas, Olofsson posted 15 goals and 14 assists in 56 games, with six of those goals coming on the power play. He added two goals and two assists in nine postseason contests. He built chemistry with William Karlsson and Tomas Hertl during that stint.
What to watch: Watch where Olofsson lands in the lineup, with a power-play look alongside the top unit and a likely 5-on-5 pairing with Hertl on the third line as Karlsson stays with Brett Howden and Mitch Marner.