Olofsson should be on Colorado Avalanche top PP unit

With the signing of Victor Olofsson, a lot of the chatter about him in the online sphere has been about how he will fill a good depth role on the Avs third line and that he might see some time on a second power play unit. However, when one looks at his offensive skill set, it is apparent that he could be better suited to the top group with MacKinnon and Makar.

Shoot first, ask questions later

Victor Olofsson comes highly touted for his shot, particularly his one-timer. He has a career 13.5% shooting percentage and is not afraid to put the puck on net. If there is one thing that the Avs top power play needs, it is a sniper who is both willing and able to finish the opportunities created by playmakers like MacKinnon, Necas, and Makar. Since he is a left-handed shot, Olofsson would be able to set up shop in the right-hand faceoff circle and wait for the scoring chances to come to him.

Clean-up duty

Even if Olofsson does not score on a shot, there will be an Avs player like Landeskog in front of the net ready to tip it or collect a rebound to create additional chances for the team. If needed, he can work along the boards to regain control of the puck and get it back to one of the playmakers so that the unit can give it another go. He does not need to be one of the super skill guys because the Avs already have plenty of those. He just needs to be the complementary piece that can help extend plays and help the Avs produce a lot of power play goals.

While there is plenty to learn about what Victor Olofsson’s fit is going to be with the Colorado Avalanche, there is a clear opportunity to give him significant time on the top power play unit alongside the team’s superstars. Their passing and playmaking skills will give him a feast of opportunities to cash in on the man advantage.

Olofsson could be missing piece for Colorado Avalanche power play

Last season, we saw the Colorado Avalanche's power play stall at times. Perhaps the most glaring situation was in the playoffs. The Avalanche's power play dropped to 13.6%, ranking 14th among the 16 teams in the postseason.

That's something that could dramatically change with Olofsson on the squad, the Avalanche could have another solid option on the top unit, or even move him to the second in order to spread the talent out some more.

The addition of Brent Burns should give the Avalanche another great quarterback on the power play. That situation could me the Avalanche end up with a top-five power play during the regular season, and, hopefully, a solid one heading into the playoffs.