Oskar Olausson

Oskar Olausson (born 10 November 2002) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger for the Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Olausson was drafted in the first round, 28th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Olausson played as a youth with Tranås AIF before moving to continue his junior development with HV71. Entering his third season in the J20 Nationell, Olausson began the 2020–21 season at J20 level, he collected 14 goals and 27 points in 16 games before joining the senior team. He made his professional debut with HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), recording 3 goals and 4 points in 16 regular season games before concluding the season on loan in the HockeyAllsvenskan with second tier club, Södertälje SK contributing with 6 points in 11 outings.

After his selection to the Avalanche in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2021 NHL entry draft, Olausson was originally slated to return to newly relegated HV71 of the Allsvenskan. However, on 7 August 2021, Olausson was signed by the Avalanche to a three-year, entry-level contract in order to continue his development in North America. With his previous selection of his junior rights in the CHL Import Draft going to the Barrie Colts, 118th overall, Olausson agreed to terms with the club, giving a commitment on 20 August 2021.

In the 2021–22 season, Olausson quickly adapted to the North American size rink, scoring 12 goals and 25 points through 22 games with the Colts. While leading the club in goals, Olausson was traded by the Colts to fellow divisional club the Oshawa Generals, in exchange for Kevin Niedenz and multiple draft selections on 6 January 2022. Olausson continued in a top-line scoring role, adding 14 goals and 24 points through 33 regular season games with the Generals. Following a first-round exit in the post-season, Olausson was re-assigned by the Avalanche to join primary affiliate, the Colorado Eagles of the AHL, for the playoffs on 2 May 2022. Olausson made four appearances with the Eagles through the post-season, finishing with 2 assists.

Following training camp and pre-season in preparation for the 2022–23 season, Olausson was re-assigned to continue his development with the Colorado Eagles in the AHL. He notched his first professional goal in North America, collecting the game-winning goal in a 6–2 win over the Calgary Wranglers on 21 October 2022. After posting 8 points through 16 games for the Eagles and with the Avalanche dealing with a glut of injuries, Olausson received his first NHL recall on 23 November 2022. Initially placed on the Avalanche's second-line, Olausson made his NHL debut that night at Ball Arena in a 4–3 defeat to the Vancouver Canucks. Following the game, Olausson was re-assigned to the AHL to continue his tenure with the Eagles.

On 25 July 2025, Olausson was traded by the Avalanche to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for right winger Danil Gushchin. After attending the Sharks training camp, Olausson was assigned to AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Before making an appearance in the season with the Barracuda, Olausson was traded by the Sharks to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for prospect Kyle Masters on 17 October 2025.

At the conclusion of his contract with the Wild, Olausson returned to his native Sweden, signing a two-year contract with Frölunda HC of the SHL, on 11 May 2026.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 HV71 J20 11 1 3 4 2 — — — — — 2019–20 HV71 J20 21 7 9 16 4 — — — — — 2020–21 HV71 J20 16 14 13 27 10 — — — — — 2020–21 HV71 SHL 16 3 1 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 2020–21 Södertälje SK Allsv 11 3 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 2021–22 Barrie Colts OHL 22 12 13 25 8 — — — — — 2021–22 Oshawa Generals OHL 33 14 10 24 10 6 1 1 2 6 2021–22 Colorado Eagles AHL — — — — — 4 0 2 2 0 2022–23 Colorado Eagles AHL 63 11 9 20 30 6 1 2 3 10 2022–23 Colorado Avalanche NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2023–24 Colorado Eagles AHL 39 11 9 20 24 — — — — — 2023–24 Colorado Avalanche NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Colorado Eagles AHL 61 11 15 26 26 7 0 3 3 2 2024–25 Colorado Avalanche NHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2025–26 Iowa Wild AHL 63 12 17 29 24 — — — — — SHL totals 16 3 1 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 NHL totals 4 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2019 Sweden HG18 5 1 0 1 2 2021 Sweden WJC 5th 4 0 0 0 0 2022 Sweden WJC 7 1 4 5 2 Junior totals 16 2 4 6 4