Oliver Wahlstrom Fantasy Hockey News
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Patience may be wearing thin
Oliver Wahlstrom struggled as the New York Islanders lost 6-3 in their season opener versus the Hurricanes, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports reports.Wahlstrom had trouble with his puck handling, either possessing the puck or holding onto it for too long, and took an offensive zone penalty that led to a goal. Wahlstrom struggled during the preseason with some of these same problems, which led some to believe he might be sent to the AHL to begin the season as he doesn’t have to pass through waivers. Coach Barry Trotz and the Islanders will be watching to see if Wahlstrom rebounds Saturday versus the Panthers.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Could begin the season in AHL
Oliver Wahlstrom is in danger of starting the season in Bridgeport of the AHL, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Coach Barry Trotz has criticized Wahlstrom for not having the best of training camps. Trotz didn’t expressly state what was missing from Wahlstrom’s game, just that he was displeased. Another reason Wahlstrom is a candidate to start the season in the AHL is because the New York Islanders have several players who would have to pass through waivers to be sent to Bridgeport, but Wahlstrom isn’t one of them. The Islanders may not want to risk losing someone like Kieffer Bellows to keep Wahlstrom on the team.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Healthy enough to play
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) is no longer injured, but coach Barry Trotz prefers the faceoff prowess and veteran presence of Travis Zajac in the lineup over Wahlstrom, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Wahlstrom will be an option moving forward, but the New York Islanders are currently rolling and have little reason to rock the boat. If the team suffers an injury up front or loses steam offensively and needs a spark, Wahlstrom’s first in line to get back on the ice.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Warms up but not playing in Game 1
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) took warmups ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 against the Lightning but will remain out of the lineup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Wahlstrom will remain sidelined on his 21st birthday and hasn’t played since May 24, but his participation in warmups suggests Wahlstrom has progressed in his recovery. He may not crack the lineup when healthy if New York keeps winning with its current group of forwards, but the rookie will likely be inserted to mix things up should the New York Islanders fall behind in the series or lose another forward to injury.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Participating in practice
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) skated with the New York Islanders in practice Saturday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.Wahlstrom hasn’t played since May 24 versus the Penguins, but he could immediately be inserted into the lineup once cleared to return, according to coach Barry Trotz. Trotz will likely keep everyone guessing about Wahlstrom’s status and won’t announce whether or not he will play until right before puck drop Sunday. Wahlstrom has been a sniper for the Islanders this season and, if he returns, should play on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Kyle Palmieri.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Still sidelined
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) won’t be in the lineup for Wednesday’s Game 6 against the Bruins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.The New York Islanders have won two straight games without Wahlstrom on the ice and could advance to the third round with a win Wednesday, so the 20-year-old winger likely wouldn’t have been inserted into the lineup for Game 6 even if he was healthy. It wouldn’t be surprising, however, to see Wahlstrom back in action in the third round if the Isles are able to get past Boston.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Expected to sit out Game 5
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) isn’t expected to play in Game 5 against the Bruins on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Wahlstrom’s traveling with the team, so it’s unclear if the rookie is still bothered by his injury or is simply sitting because coach Barry Trotz doesn’t want to tinker with the lineup that won Game 4. While Wahlstrom adds some offensive punch, Trotz trusts his veterans more defensively, and keeping the puck out of the net is the top priority in this clash of physical, defensive-minded teams.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Will travel to Boston
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) is expected to travel with the New York Islanders to Boston for Game 5 on Monday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.Wahlstrom hasn’t played since being injured in Game 5 versus the Penguins. While it’s encouraging that Wahlstrom is ready to travel with the team, coach Barry Trotz also stated Sunday that he still expects to go with the same lineup that won Game 4 for Game 5. This would mean that the next chance for Wahlstrom to play would be Wednesday in Game 6.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Not expected to play Saturday
Oliver Wahlstrom (lower body) isn’t expected to play Game 4 versus the Bruins on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Assuming Wahlstrom is indeed out, this will be the fifth straight game that he has missed due to the injury.
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom: Set to miss out Thursday
Oliver Wahlstrom (undisclosed) is expected to remain unavailable against Boston for Game 3 on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.It figures to be the fourth straight absence for Wahlstrom due to his lingering undisclosed injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 20-year-old winger was starting to show off his offensive game with six points in his last seven contests, including two goals and one helper with the man advantage. Once cleared to play, Wahlstrom figures to slot into a third-line role over Travis Zajac or could get a look on the first line to replace Leo Komarov, who has just one postseason point.
