A former scout would be shocked if the CH offered a contract to a bad prospect
Jacob Olofsson was selected in the 2nd round (56th) during the 2018 amateur draft by the Montreal Canadiens, who saw great potential in him. The problem: the 21-year-old left-handed center has plateaued since his selection.
Moreover, Grant McCagg was not very tender about Olofsson. According to the former scout, Olofsson's selection is in the flop column with the Montreal Canadiens.
Here's exactly what he thinks about the young Swede, who has failed to make an impact in the Swedish elite league.
"I would be shocked if the Canadiens offered Jacob Olofsson a contract at the end of the year. His highest point-per-game total as a "pro" to date came at the age of 17-18. Injuries were a factor, but he never learned to use his size to get into the dirty areas."
Olofsson doesn't use his body well, then, even though he's considered a striker who plays on all 200 feet, he's still not on the right track. He has soft hands, a fluid skate, a great shot, and can direct the puck well, but all of these facets don't show up at the next level. He needs to use his size, which he doesn't!
Yes, he has what it takes to succeed, but at 21 years old, he is stagnating, which could mean that the Habs don't offer him a contract at the end of the year.
