Boston Bruins Claim New York Islanders Forward on Waivers

Oliver Wahlstrom skating for the New York Islanders

The Boston Bruins claimed forward Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the New York Islanders. Boston has struggled to score goals this season, and the 24-year-old native of Yarmouth, Maine, could help the Bruins in that area.

Wahlstrom has had a down year for the Islanders with only four points (2g, 2a) in 27 games this season while being a -6. In his career, Wahlstrom has 36 goals and 35 assists for 71 points in 11:40 average time on ice in 220 games. The winger’s best season came in the 2021-22 season, with 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points in 73 games. The 6-foot-2, 200lbs. forward was the 11th pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft. Wahlstrom is known for his highlight reel lacrosse goal as a 9-year-old in the Boston Bruins’ Mini One-on-One shootout.

Oliver Wahlstrom’s Contract

Wahlstrom has a $1 million cap hit this season and is an RFA at the end of the year. This risk is worth taking for the Bruins to get a first-round talent with some offensive upside. If it doesn’t work out, Boston can just let him walk at the end of the year. It’s a win-win for both parties as Boston hopes to gain a young scoring forward, and Wahlstrom will get an opportunity to resurrect his career.

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