The data does not support this. He had best offensive and defensive metrics with Eichel two years ago and those were terrible. His injury coupled with Him being one year from UFA is the worse combination possible for Him. In their limited sample size together Asplund-Thompson and VO looked pretty good from a metrics standpoint.
Hopefully when Quinn is back they move Olofsson with Asplund and Mittelstadt for a stretch of games to get an answer. And as this a development season for the team, I would give place Him on the Top Unit with Krebs, Dahlin, Tuch to see if that boosts His Production.
Which player would you rather the Sabres sign VO 3 years at 4 Million AAV or Andre Burakovsky 4 years at 6.5-7 Million AAV?
The latter turned 27 this month, VO this July. Similar production counting stat wise, but Burakovsky has much better defensive metrics.