Player's Profile
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- Name: Dylan Olsen
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-01-03
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Acquired: 1st round (28th overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Dylan Olsen
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Olsen played for the Camrose Kodiaks of the AJHL. He appeared in 49 games for the Kodiaks, scoring eight goals and 16 assists while picking up 45 penalty minutes. Olsen was a driving force in the Kodiaks championship season.
2008-09: Olsen again played for the AJHL's Camrose Kodiaks. In 53 games for that club, he scored 10 goals and added 19 assists while racking up 123 penalty minutes. Olsen also played for Team Canada West in the 2008 World Junior A Challenge, picking up one goal and four assists in five games. In addition, he starred for Team Canada at the Under-18 World Junior Championships, scoring two goals and two assists while adding 14 penalty minutes in six games.
2009-10: As a freshman at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Olsen skated in 35 games and eventually ascended to the Bulldogs' top defensive pairing. He scored 1 goal and 10 assists for 11 points in his first year while earning 47 PIMs. Olsen was one of the final cuts from Canada's U20 WJC camp.
2010-11: Olsen got off to strong start on the ice with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, scoring 1 goal, 12 assists for 13 points in 17 games as part of the Bulldog's formidable top pairing with Justin Faulk (CAR). Olsen then earned a spot on Canada's WJC team, where he also played a lot of top pairing minutes but scored just 2 assists in 7 games for the silver medal winning team. He was signed to an entry-level contract during the WJC tournament due to being ruled academically ineligible at Duluth. He was forced into the Rockford lineup and played 42 AHL games with 4 assists and a minus-18 rating in his first taste of pro hockey.
Talent Analysis
Olsen is a mobile defenseman with the potential to be an effective pro at both ends of the rink. He skates well for a big man and has a good top end speed. His heavy, accurate shot is effective on the man advantage, but he will need to continue developing his offensive instincts to play a consistent role on the power play in the NHL. He is a capable puck mover but is still prone to making bad decisions with the puck. Defensively, Olsen can use his size and strength to knock forwards off the puck. He shows a strong desire to win board battles and control the front of his net. His footwork and quickness could still use some work.
Future
A potential top four blueliner at the NHL level, Olsen will continue developing in Rockford as he prepares for his first full pro season in 2011-12.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 23rd 2011
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