The Colorado Avalanche has traded Oskar Olausson, a first-round pick from the 2021 draft, to the San Jose Sharks. Olausson struggled at the NHL level, playing only four games and failing to score points. In return, the Avalanche received Danil Gushchin, a two-way forward who saw limited NHL action but was more effective in the AHL, posting 51 points in 56 games. Gushchin is noted for his strong AHL performance and was an All-Star in the 2023-24 season, contrasting with Olausson's minor league success.
Oskar Olausson, a first-round pick in 2021, played only four NHL games for the Colorado Avalanche, logging three shots but no points.
Danil Gushchin was traded to the Avalanche from the Sharks, where he scored one assist in 12 NHL games and had 51 points in the AHL.
Gushchin, a successful AHL player, has 150 points across 182 AHL games and was named an All-Star during the 2023-24 season.
Olausson recorded 66 points in 163 games over three seasons with the Colorado Eagles, reflecting a lack of impact at the NHL level.
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