Islanders possibly looking to trade first round pick who just signed a contract
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The New York Islanders could possibly be looking to trade a first-round pick who just signed a contract with the organization.
According to a new report, the Islanders' general manager, Lou Lamoriello, is exploring his options to trade Oliver Wahlstrom.
Drafted 11th overall in 2018 by the Isles, Wahlstrom's career has been plagued by injuries. He was limited to 35 and 32 games in the past two seasons on Long Island.
The 24-year-old winger signed a one-year contract earlier this week with the Islanders, avoiding salary arbitration in the process:
"The New York Islanders have signed Oliver Wahlstrom to a one-year contract.
Wahlstrom, 24, recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in 32 games last season.
The Portland, ME native has played in 193 career games with the Islanders, scoring 67 points (34 goals, 33 assists). He's also played 50 games with the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate in Bridgeport, scoring 25 points (12 goals and 13 assists) in 50 games."
Wahlstrom, 24, recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in 32 games last season.
The Portland, ME native has played in 193 career games with the Islanders, scoring 67 points (34 goals, 33 assists). He's also played 50 games with the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate in Bridgeport, scoring 25 points (12 goals and 13 assists) in 50 games."
It's a known fact that salary arbitration hearings can take a toll on the relationships between players and management. Most players who go through such a process eventually leave the organization.
That's what Ethan Sears of The Post believes:
"Assuming he is on the training camp roster, the Islanders will get a chance to see whether his performance has improved in alignment with his health.
Also possible is that the Isles could use the preseason as a showcase for a potential trade, or that Wahlstrom could end up on waivers or in the AHL."
Also possible is that the Isles could use the preseason as a showcase for a potential trade, or that Wahlstrom could end up on waivers or in the AHL."
Sears also pointed out that Wahlstrom could end up on waivers, which could dissuade teams from completing a trade involving him, when they could get him for free on waivers in a few weeks.
Stay tuned for more updates on Wahlstrom and the Islanders.
Source: Hockey Feed
First-rounder on the trade block despite brand new contract?!
First-rounder on the trade block despite brand new contract?!
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27 JUILLET | 77 ANSWERS Islanders possibly looking to trade first round pick who just signed a contract Do you think the New York Islanders will trade Oliver Wahlstrom despite his brand new contract? | ||
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