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Olofsson put up 43 points in 50 games in the SHL as a 22 year old. He came over and played a full year in the AHL before being called up to the Sabres.
Ruutsolainen put up 43 points in 44 games in Liiga as a 22 year old, and 27 points in 19 games as a 23 year old. Remember that Liiga is a considerably weaker league than the SHL.
I don't see any reason to think the Sabres won't follow the same path with Ruutsolainen as they did with Olofsson, unless he really blows people away at camp. Let him play a shortened season in Rochester, get used to the North American game, and prove he's ready for a roster spot next season.
He's looked good and he's an exciting prospect, but let's not get ahead of ourselves because he's looking good in a weaker league. Patience is key.