After four years in the organization, the Colorado Avalanche decided they saw enough of former 2021 first round pick Oskar Olausson and have traded him to the prospect retirement state of California in exchange for San Jose Sharks prospect left wing Danil Gushchin.

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Oskar Olausson in exchange for Danil Gushchin from the San Jose Sharks. The Yekaterinburg, Russia, native has appeared in 18 career NHL contests with the Sharks from 2022-25, totaling five points (2g/3a) since making his debut on April 1, 2023.

General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has acquired forward Oskar Olausson from Colorado in exchange for F Danil Gushchin. Olausson, 22, primarily spent last season with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL),