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Oliver Wahlstrom

Oliver Wahlstrom

22-Year-Old Right WingRW
New York Islanders
IR
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 3/29/2023
2022 Stats
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7
A
9
PP Pts
1
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5
PIM
32
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
It's difficult to label Wahlstrom's 2021-22 season as a disappointment considering he played the entire year at age 21, but for a player who is a noted sniper, Wahlstrom scored just 13 times in 73 games, including just one goal in his final 17 contests. The Islanders as a team struggled to generate offense last year, and that undoubtedly played a role, but New York needs Wahlstrom's goal-scoring ability to shine through on a more consistent basis, especially since he doesn't offer much in terms of defensive value. Wahlstrom is still a theoretical breakout candidate given his youth and individual talent level, but this probably isn't an offense you want to invest in from a fantasy perspective. Buyer beware. Read Past Outlooks
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Right Wing
Shoots Right
Height 6'2"
DOB 6/13/2000
Born Portland, Maine
Drafted 1st Rd, #11 Overall in 2018
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders in March of 2019.
Not likely to return this season
RWNew York Islanders
Lower Body
February 19, 2023
It's looking more and more like Wahlstrom (lower body) won't return this season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
The Islanders haven't announced the exact nature of the injury, but it's likely to be related to his knee or ankle. Wahlstrom is expected to make a full recovery, but that recovery doesn't seem like it will get him back into game action this season. The offensively challenged Islanders have missed Wahlstrom's shoot-first mindset.
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2022–23 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:10
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:04
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:00
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2020–21
12:23
1:44
0:01
2021–22
12:04
1:28
0:00
2022–23
12:10
1:04
0:00
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Wahlstrom began the season in a depth/reserve role for the Islanders, but they needed his goal-scoring ability as the year progressed and the 21-year-old winger responded with 12 tallies in 44 games. Ten of Wahlstrom's 21 points came with the man advantage. Wahlstrom has been a high-level offensive player for years, so it shouldn't be surprising that he produced at that rate when given the opportunity. Wahlstrom's biggest issue at the moment is carving out a significant role at even strength. Barry Trotz is a defensive-minded coach and won't play you if you can't contribute in all three zones. It's certainly not a lock by any stretch of the imagination, but a 25-goal sophomore campaign is well within reach for Wahlstrom if everything breaks correctly in 2021-22.
Wahlstrom skated in nine games for the Islanders last year, but failed to record a point. He spent the rest of the season with AHL Bridgeport, where he collected 22 points in 45 contests. Based on those numbers, it might be a lot to expect the 20-year-old winger to make the jump to the NHL this season. Wahlstrom, the 11th overall pick from 2018, would likely do just fine as an NHL scorer this year, but head coach Barry Trotz will want the Massachusetts native to be reliable in his own zone, as well. Another year or two in the minors will likely serve Wahlstrom well, but dynasty managers may want to stash him in case he makes an unexpected splash in 2020-21.
The No. 11 overall pick from the 2018 NHL Draft struggled a bit to adjust to playing at the NCAA level, but he finished last season scoring eight goals and 19 points in 36 games with Boston College. With the U.S. National U18 Team in 2017-18, he posted 48 goals and 94 points in 62 contests. As many young players do, Wahlstrom still needs to work on his defensive traits, which could keep him out of the NHL another year, but the 19-year-old is a sensational scorer. In a small sample, he scored four goals and seven points in 10 AHL games last year, including the playoffs. Wahlstrom's likely still at least a year away from a full-time gig with the Islanders, but he should be owned in all dynasty formats.
Selected 11th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Wahlstrom already possesses an NHL-ready body at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds despite being just 18 years old. A sniper, Wahlstrom collected a whopping 94 points over 62 contests with the U.S. National U18 team last season and has committed to playing out 2018-19 with Boston College. He could be a one-and-done candidate in the college ranks, allowing him to sign an entry-level contract after one season and potentially earn his first taste of professional hockey late in the campaign.
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Status for rest of season uncertain
RWNew York Islanders
Lower Body
February 7, 2023
Wahlstrom (leg) is in a cast and on crutches, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in doubt, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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Still not ready to play
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Lower Body
January 25, 2023
Wahlstrom (lower body) is still not close to being ready to return to the lineup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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Still not skating
RWNew York Islanders
Lower Body
January 9, 2023
Wahlstrom (lower body) hasn't resumed skating, Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now reports.
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Placed on injured reserve
RWNew York Islanders
Head
December 30, 2022
Wahlstrom (lower body) is out indefinitely and has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 27, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
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Not playing Thursday
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Head
December 29, 2022
Wahlstrom (head) will not play against Columbus on Thursday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
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