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Sandman · 01-31-2026, 06:20 AM

Draft Thoughts:

Jan.31st: In 2024-25, big LW Oscar Olsson (6'3",187lbs) was one of the best players in Sweden's J18 league, where his 28 points in 13 games was 3rd-overall, and his 2.15 ppg put him ahead of players like Alexander Command (1.94), Mans Jobrant (1.59), and Marcus Nordmark (1.73). In my profile from Dec.10th, Olsson was 8th in scoring (13 points in 20 games) on a deep and talented Orebro U20 roster that includes the likes of Command, D Axel Elofsson, C Ludvig Andersson, and RW Niklas Aaram-Olsen- and though he had played periodically with Aaram-Olsen, I wondered just how much ice-time he was getting. It seems that Olsson is starting to put it all together, as he has produced 13 points in his last 7 games dating back to January 10th, for a total of 12 goals and 26 points in 27 games (no call-ups yet, though). I thought maybe he was being given more ice-time due to one or more of the other three being called up to the pro-leagues, but he seems to be putting up points even when his more talented teammates are in the lineup. Olsson was given a "W"-rating in Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings, indicating a possible 6th, or 7th-rounder, but be went unranked in their Mid-Terms.

Olsson is a big, physical, two-way power-forward who wins battles along the boards, and goes to the net, but he also owns a fair amount of skill. While his explosiveness and acceleration need a bit of work, he actually skates quite well for a big man at top-speed, and moves around smoothly on his edges. It seems that most Swedes possess solid puck-skills, and Olsson is no different, being able to stickhandle through traffic on occasion, and having the ability to make plays in small spaces- he is mostly a quick-touch player though, and leans towards give-and-go's as well as connective passing in transition. He owns tight protection ability, which helps him immensely when skating up the boards, and when driving wide to the net. In the offensive zone, he is a high-volume shooter with a powerful shot on a snappy release, and displays soft hands to beat goalies in-tight, with a willingness to attack the net; he is usually parked at home plate on the PP, and makes a good screen. Olsson doesn't really drive play though, being more of an opportunist who takes what is given; though he can make simple plays on short passes, most of what he creates comes from his nose for the net, his shot-volume, and his willingness to funnel pucks to the middle. Olsson is tall, but has plenty of runway to bulk up, get stronger, and work on his skating. Look for him in the late-rounds, but there's potential here.

01-31-2026, 06:20 AM	#1815
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	Draft Thoughts: Jan.31st: In 2024-25, big LW Oscar Olsson (6'3",187lbs) was one of the best players in Sweden's J18 league, where his 28 points in 13 games was 3rd-overall, and his 2.15 ppg put him ahead of players like Alexander Command (1.94), Mans Jobrant (1.59), and Marcus Nordmark (1.73). In my profile from Dec.10th, Olsson was 8th in scoring (13 points in 20 games) on a deep and talented Orebro U20 roster that includes the likes of Command, D Axel Elofsson, C Ludvig Andersson, and RW Niklas Aaram-Olsen- and though he had played periodically with Aaram-Olsen, I wondered just how much ice-time he was getting. It seems that Olsson is starting to put it all together, as he has produced 13 points in his last 7 games dating back to January 10th, for a total of 12 goals and 26 points in 27 games (no call-ups yet, though). I thought maybe he was being given more ice-time due to one or more of the other three being called up to the pro-leagues, but he seems to be putting up points even when his more talented teammates are in the lineup. Olsson was given a "W"-rating in Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings, indicating a possible 6th, or 7th-rounder, but be went unranked in their Mid-Terms. Olsson is a big, physical, two-way power-forward who wins battles along the boards, and goes to the net, but he also owns a fair amount of skill. While his explosiveness and acceleration need a bit of work, he actually skates quite well for a big man at top-speed, and moves around smoothly on his edges. It seems that most Swedes possess solid puck-skills, and Olsson is no different, being able to stickhandle through traffic on occasion, and having the ability to make plays in small spaces- he is mostly a quick-touch player though, and leans towards give-and-go's as well as connective passing in transition. He owns tight protection ability, which helps him immensely when skating up the boards, and when driving wide to the net. In the offensive zone, he is a high-volume shooter with a powerful shot on a snappy release, and displays soft hands to beat goalies in-tight, with a willingness to attack the net; he is usually parked at home plate on the PP, and makes a good screen. Olsson doesn't really drive play though, being more of an opportunist who takes what is given; though he can make simple plays on short passes, most of what he creates comes from his nose for the net, his shot-volume, and his willingness to funnel pucks to the middle. Olsson is tall, but has plenty of runway to bulk up, get stronger, and work on his skating. Look for him in the late-rounds, but there's potential here.