According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, Minnesota Duluth's defender Dylan Olsen signs a 3 year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Olsen is expected to be sent to the AHL Affiliate Rockford Icehogs. Olsen the Hawks 1st round pick(28th overall)in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft has put 11 points (1 goal, 10 assists) in 36 games. Olsen is currently playing in the WJC for team Canada.
What does this do for the Icehogs? It gives them another young player who is going to develop into a solid player. Olsen the #1 ranked prospect in the Hawks organization brings the Icehogs average age down to 23.2. This move also gives the Icehogs their 4th 19 year-old player.
In the end the move is good for both the Hawks, and Olsen. Olsen gets to develop into the professional game sooner than expected, and the Hawks may get him developed a bit sooner.
Good to see him go pro.....maybe a precursor to Hawks trades?
ReplyDeleteHe turns 20 today...congrats!
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