Victor Olofsson Absent From Golden Knights Practice
Vegas Golden Knights' Victor Olofsson is not participating in practice today with the trade deadline approaching.
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson (95) warms up before a game against the New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesThe Golden Knights stepped onto the ice for practice today an hour before the 2025 NHL trade deadline and did so without Olofsson.
The 29-year-old has scored 11 goals and 22 points in 40 games, and joined the Golden Knights in the offseason, signing a one-year, $1.075M contract in the offseason.
The season started greatly for the Swedish winger until he suffered an injury which forced him to miss 19 games. When he returned, his offensive pace slowed down, but he's still been a solid goal scorer.
After the acquisition of Reilly Smith, the log jam of wingers has grown and the Golden Knights could be looking to move Olofsson as part of a bigger move.
No information has been given about his absence, but due to the time of this, it's natural for speculation about a trade to circulate. Olofsson was on the receiving end of a big hit against the Toronto Maple Leafs and could be the reason why he did not partake in practice.
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