Olof Glifford, unranked by major scouting services, was selected by the Florida Panthers in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. The choice stemmed from the Goaltending Excellence Department's extensive research and his impressive stats during the 2022-23 season. He led Swedish J18 South goalies with a 2.56 GAA and a .929 save percentage, and went 3-0 in Sweden's J20 Nationell. In the 2023-24 season, he played for HV71's J20 squad and was loaned to HC Dalen. He performed well at Florida's 2024 Development Camp, not allowing a goal in scrimmage.
"The Panthers' Goaltending Excellence Department was extra diligent in their research of Glifford. They were pretty happy about (drafting) him."
Olof Glifford produced a great season in his draft year, posting a 2.56 GAA and a .929 save percentage, leading all Swedish J18 South goalies.
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