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Confirmed with Link: Oliver Wahlstrom Claimed by Bruins
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Bruins claim RW Oliver Wahlstrom from Islanders
Whether Wahlstrom is the answer to the Bruins’ prayers is another question. A one-and-done at Boston College after being chosen by the Islanders in the 2018 draft, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Wahlstrom has not been able to produce at the NHL level as the Islanders had hoped. His most productive season was in 2021-22, when he had 13-11-24 totals. He has 36-35-71 totals in 220 NHL games. He played 35 games in 2022-23 before he tore his ACL, an injury that ended his season. He was limited to 32 games last season. He has two goals and two assists in 27 games this year.
At the time of the team’s morning skate in Vancouver, coach Joe Sacco did not know when Wahlstrom would be joining the team. It sounds like he’ll be used to help the team’s 32nd-ranked power play.
“Just from knowing the player a little bit… the one thing that sticks to my mind is a good shot, a guy that can probably score some goals and pretty good on the elbow or the bumper on the power play because of that shot that he has,” Sacco told reporters in Vancouver.
It also sounds like he he’ll get a look somewhere in the top nine forwards.
“If he’s going to be a guy that can help us offensively, he’s going to have to be put in a role where he has an opportunity,” said Sacco. “Maybe that’s somewhere up in the lineup, we’ll see. Could be the third line with (Charlie Coyle and Trent Frederic). I just don’t know yet. And then maybe one of the power play (units). I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself here, but certainly when you pick up a player like that, you want to give him the best opportunity to succeed when he joins us.”
Wahlstrom’s skating and shot made him the high draft pick that he was. Now he has to find a way to utilize those tools.
“He’s got to find his ice out there, whether it’s off the rush or in-zone,” said Sacco. “He’s got to be able to create some space for himself, just like goal-scorers do in this league. And I’m not comparing him to other people, but if he’s going to be a guy who can help us offensively, he’s got to find his ice in the offensive zone, he’s got to make that off the rush he’s putting the puck towards the net. Any opportunities he has, we want to see if we can build confidence for him offensively as well.”
Whether Wahlstrom is the answer to the Bruins’ prayers is another question. A one-and-done at Boston College after being chosen by the Islanders in the 2018 draft, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Wahlstrom has not been able to produce at the NHL level as the Islanders had hoped. His most productive season was in 2021-22, when he had 13-11-24 totals. He has 36-35-71 totals in 220 NHL games. He played 35 games in 2022-23 before he tore his ACL, an injury that ended his season. He was limited to 32 games last season. He has two goals and two assists in 27 games this year.
At the time of the team’s morning skate in Vancouver, coach Joe Sacco did not know when Wahlstrom would be joining the team. It sounds like he’ll be used to help the team’s 32nd-ranked power play.
“Just from knowing the player a little bit… the one thing that sticks to my mind is a good shot, a guy that can probably score some goals and pretty good on the elbow or the bumper on the power play because of that shot that he has,” Sacco told reporters in Vancouver.
It also sounds like he he’ll get a look somewhere in the top nine forwards.
“If he’s going to be a guy that can help us offensively, he’s going to have to be put in a role where he has an opportunity,” said Sacco. “Maybe that’s somewhere up in the lineup, we’ll see. Could be the third line with (Charlie Coyle and Trent Frederic). I just don’t know yet. And then maybe one of the power play (units). I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself here, but certainly when you pick up a player like that, you want to give him the best opportunity to succeed when he joins us.”
Wahlstrom’s skating and shot made him the high draft pick that he was. Now he has to find a way to utilize those tools.
“He’s got to find his ice out there, whether it’s off the rush or in-zone,” said Sacco. “He’s got to be able to create some space for himself, just like goal-scorers do in this league. And I’m not comparing him to other people, but if he’s going to be a guy who can help us offensively, he’s got to find his ice in the offensive zone, he’s got to make that off the rush he’s putting the puck towards the net. Any opportunities he has, we want to see if we can build confidence for him offensively as well.”
BigGoalBrad
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Has to be better than what we have but doubt he'll get a fair shot.
Koepke was the only new addition that is good at forward and he never plays above the fourth line.
Koepke was the only new addition that is good at forward and he never plays above the fourth line.
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Yeah this was a no-brainer move for the Bruins. Hope it works out for both parties.
Mike C
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Me too man. Isles fans buried him but I always liked him. He's one of the few guys that had his teammates back on the ice. He's feisty and can actually be an enforcer type I feel. His skating and hockey IQ are weak but I feel he can make something of himself if given a chance without fear of being yanked out of lineup all the time
He may never live up to high expectations but on Bruins, he may fit in well. One thing Boston has over Isles is a guy like Marchand who sets the tone on and off the ice. Isles have what fans term a "country club atmosphere " in the locker room
I'm hoping a fresh start helps. I'll be rooting for him!
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My thoughts exactly. The Rob Zamuner and Andrei Kovalenko eras are also what came to mind.
Not a savior but a better option than Johnson and Mclaughlin...can hit can fight lethal shot tone of talent but cannot translate to the nhl...change of scenary can give him some juice
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So it looks like he's played most of his time this season with Kyle MacLean, Casey Cizikas & Matt Martin.
Personally I like the claim. It's a low risk move and if it pans out great. If it doesn't then it's no worse than what we already have.
Personally I like the claim. It's a low risk move and if it pans out great. If it doesn't then it's no worse than what we already have.
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Not as much this year especially lately due to my life being completely consumed by youth hockey. Hes definitely doing better than a month ago.
Yeah why not? Give him a go. Never lived up to his potential but there's some talent there. The Bruins need whatever offensive help they can get. Slot Wahlstrom in for a bit and see what happens. Change of scenery and all that.
LouJersey
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I’m assuming Boston watches him. Seems like they may have a strong opinion about him
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