The Stars have added some extra forward depth in advance of their game tonight against Columbus, announcing the recall of winger Fredrik Olofsson from AHL Texas. Dallas had an open roster spot so no corresponding move needed to be made.
The 26-year-old is in his first season in North America after signing with the Stars as a free agent last May, inking a one-year, one-way contract worth the NHL minimum of $750K. Olofsson was initially drafted by Chicago back in 2014 but didn’t sign with the team, allowing him to become a free agent. He will once again hit the open market in July.
Olofsson has been up for two separate stints with Dallas this season, getting into 13 games. He has held his own in a limited role, picking up a goal and three assists while averaging a little under ten minutes per night on the fourth line. Olofsson has been a bit more productive in the minors, tallying five goals along with nine helpers in 37 contests. Knowing he’ll be testing free agency again in a few months, he’ll need to make an impact if he wants a shot at landing another one-way agreement.