Former New York Islanders first-round pick could be on his way out
Oliver Wahlstrom's future with the New York Islanders is in doubt after coach Patrick Roy healthy scratched him.
The New York Islanders re-signed restricted free agent Oliver Wahlstrom to a one-year, $1 million deal just yesterday. However, the former first-round pick's future with the team remains uncertain. According to Ethan Sears in the New York Post, Wahlstrom's new contract does not guarantee he will be in the Islanders' lineup this season.
Barring a substantive improvement in his play... a contract does not change the underlying reality that Wahlstrom being on the (Islanders) NHL roster is a long shot." Sears wrote.
Wahlstrom was a healthy scratch for every game after February 24th, only appearing in the final, meaningless game of the season. Coach Patrick Roy, who took over in late January, omitted Wahlstrom from his plans. Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello acknowledged Wahlstrom's hard work over the summer and suggested that the team might seek opportunities for him elsewhere.
Wahlstrom is recovering from a season-ending UCL tear that limited him to 32 games last season, where he scored six points and averaged 11 minutes of ice time per game.
Source: NHL Trade Rumors
Report: Wahlstrom Could Be On Way Out Despite New Contract With Islanders
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