While I can understand anyone questioning the Holmstrom pick over say Tomasino, McMichael or any of the other forward prospects available at the time, I don't understand how anyone can be down on how Holmstrom has performed in the AHL so far.
As an 18-year old, Holmstrom put up solid numbers in Bridgeport last season, particularly catching fire at the end of the season. His numbers mirrored those of Rags super-hype prospect Vitali Kravtsov, and Holmstrom is both younger and had to catch up in terms of experience lost due to injury.
So far this year, Holmstrom was solid for Sweden in the WJC and has gotten off to a good start with the Sound Tigers in 7GP with 2G, 2A and 4Pts.
In a year or so, I could see Wahlstrom moving up to one of the top-2 lines and then the Isles start breaking in Holmstrom alongside JGP, so he learns the game the right way.