Oskar Olausson is one of a handful of Swedes with the potential to hear their name called on the first night of the 2021 NHL Draft. Last year, he made his debut in the SHL, holding a spot on the HV71 men’s squad for 16 games.
As the season wore on, it became clear that his team was not in the best shape and would have to fight for every inch to avoid a relegation battle. This meant that Olausson’s playing time decreased and he was subsequently loaned to HockeyAllsvenskan outfit Södertälje SK to get more consistent minutes.