Oliver Wahlstrom

Oliver Wahlstrom

24-Year-Old Right WingRW
New York Islanders
2024 Fantasy Outlook
With a new one-year contract in hand, Wahlstrom will look to secure a regular role with the Islanders this season after failing to reach even the 40-game threshold in either of the prior two campaigns. In his one full NHL year back in 2021-22, the 24-year-old winger did manage to reach the 20-point threshold and could do so again if he can force his way into the lineup with some consistency. Still, don't expect the Maine native to suddenly become an offensive dynamo, which combined with his lack of physicality makes him a no-go in most fantasy formats. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Islanders in July of 2024.
Picks fight Friday
RWNew York Islanders
November 2, 2024
Wahlstrom had a fighting major in Friday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.
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Wahlstrom had been scratched for the previous three games. The 24-year-old winger is competing with Hudson Fasching and Matt Martin for a spot in the lineup. Wahlstrom has no points through seven games, and he's added a modest four shots on net, two hits, three blocked shots and seven PIM while seeing fourth-line usage. He'll have a chance to stake his claim to a lineup spot while Mathew Barzal (upper body) is on long-term injured reserve for likely all of November.
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Wahlstrom was never able to find his footing under Barry Trotz. He was a bit better at times last season in Lane Lambert's first year in charge, posting seven goals and 16 points in 35 games before an injury suffered in a late December game against Pittsburgh ended his campaign. It was originally reported as a head injury, but later revealed to be a knee ailment. Wahlstrom is expected to be ready for training camp, but unless his usage improves from the third-line role he's seen over the last three years, he won't be a fantasy option.
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.
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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Signs one-year contract
RWNew York Islanders
July 25, 2024
Wahlstrom penned a one-year contract with the Islanders on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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Available to play
RWNew York Islanders
December 19, 2023
Wahlstrom (illness) took part in the morning skate after missing Monday's practice, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.
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Absent with illness
RWNew York Islanders
Illness
December 18, 2023
Wahlstrom missed practice Monday due to illness, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.
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Good for two points in win
RWNew York Islanders
November 25, 2023
Wahlstrom scored a goal with an assist in Friday's 5-3 road win against the Senators.
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Collects power-play assist
RWNew York Islanders
November 15, 2023
Wahlstrom posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.
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Going to arbitration
RWNew York Islanders
July 5, 2024
Wahlstrom will head to arbitration, per PuckPedia.
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Wahlstrom scored six points in 32 contests with the Islanders last season and was a healthy scratch in each of the team's five playoff games. The 24-year-old winger hasn't really been able to carve out a meaningful role at the NHL level and has been held to 67 points in 193 career games. Wahlstrom will likely fill a bottom-six or depth role again during the 2024-25 campaign.
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