RW Oliver Wahlstrom - Boston College, NCAA (2018, 11th OA, NYI): Part II
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Thrasymachus
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Honestly Boston just isn't a very good team. Not to mention Wahlstrom as a freshman wasnt getting much ice time
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SI90
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Youngest player to score in Bridgeport Sound Tigers history! He’s still 18 playing in the American League.
Now I haven’t seen any of the games so I can’t comment on his overall play but he’s getting a lot of shots off and 3pts in 5 games isn’t too bad for an 18 year old in his first 5 pro games.
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When he signed he mentioned that he was looking forward to focusing just on hockey. I’m not sure what kind of course load NCAA players have during their season, but it’s definitely possible that he struggled balancing the responsibilities of a being student athlete.
I think a couple things are at least worth noting with Wahlstrom
-As mentioned, he wasn't getting big minutes with BC, and his PP time was pretty sporadic throughout the year iirc. That might be an indicator that his overall game was struggling, but most of the hand wringing over his performance on here was related to his point production.
-He put a lot of shots on net and shot 6.6% on the year in 36 games. Anyone that's ever watched him will tell you that he's a way better shooter than that. It would be a lot more concerning to me if I were an Islanders fan if he shot a decent percentage, but was struggling to put up goals because he couldn't find shots.
-He was a very young 2018 draft pick. Still doesn't turn 19 for another 2 months.
If he struggles in the AHL next season, then I might start to hit the panic button.
-As mentioned, he wasn't getting big minutes with BC, and his PP time was pretty sporadic throughout the year iirc. That might be an indicator that his overall game was struggling, but most of the hand wringing over his performance on here was related to his point production.
-He put a lot of shots on net and shot 6.6% on the year in 36 games. Anyone that's ever watched him will tell you that he's a way better shooter than that. It would be a lot more concerning to me if I were an Islanders fan if he shot a decent percentage, but was struggling to put up goals because he couldn't find shots.
-He was a very young 2018 draft pick. Still doesn't turn 19 for another 2 months.
If he struggles in the AHL next season, then I might start to hit the panic button.
“ -He was a very young 2018 draft pick. Still doesn't turn 19 for another 2 months. “
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lol
at one point he will need to perform....
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lol
at one point he will need to perform....
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Like he’s doing now in the AHL?
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I mean he only has 5 games but he’s got 3pts. For an 18 year old rookie who just turned pro that’s good.
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granted
and only solid past years are playing with hughes
so time will tell
he has the tools
though
Boonk
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No it really isnt. If you paid attention hes been able to perform without Hughes.
The NYI have Barzal, I would have to think Barzal = Hughes at least no, so we will just have to wait and see.
