NHL Draft: Dylan Olsen Profile

Wednesday, June 24, 2009-9:31:pm
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Our latest draft prospect profile focuses on defenseman Dylan Olsen, who played for Camrose of the Alberta Junior Hockey League last season and will attend Minnesota-Duluth in the fall.

Dylan Olsen
Vital Info
Born: January 3, 1991in Salt Lake City, Utah
Height/Weight: 6-2/206 pounds
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
2008-09 Team: Camrose (AJHL)
Rankings
Central Scouting Final Ranking: 27th Among North American Skaters
International Scouting Services: 39th overall
The Hockey News: 41st overall
Red Line Report: 28th overall
TSN: 32nd overall
McKeen's Hockey 17th overall
2008-09
Had 10 goals and 19 assists in 53 games with Camrose of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Picked up 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 6 games for Canada at the 2009 Under-18 World Junior Championship. Has committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth for 2009.
Background
Registered 24 points (8 goals, 16 assists) in 49 games for Camrose in 2007-08. Had 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists) in 16 playoff games as Camrose won the AJHL championship.
What Scouts Say

"Very solid and steady. Makes very few mistakes and moves the puck efficiently out of the zone. Crisp passer, but at times gets himself in trouble overhandling the puck. Has a nice package of size and strength that he uses to full advantage, and is also quite mobile. Shows a heavy point shot as triggerman on the PP, keeping it low and on net. Physical in the battle areas."
- Red Line Report 2009 Draft Guide


"A good skater with good awareness in both zones, Olsen is a reliable and supportive blueliner who can also pack some offensive punch. Not a tremendous puck rusher, he has a good shot and good vision with the puck when
coming up ice or manning the point on the PP. Olsen is also a physical player and brings an edge and intimidating physical presence to every game."
- International Scouting Services 2009 Draft Guide


"He's a complete player who has some bite to his game, which makes him a little more attractive than some of the other prospects with the same skill set."
- A scout, quoted in The Hockey News 2009 Draft Guide


Recent Statistics
Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2008-09 Camrose (AJHL) 53 10 19 29 - 123
2007-08 Camrose (AJHL) 49 8 16 24 - 45