Former first rounder in New York remains on trade block after recent contract
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The New York Islanders recently inked a former top pick to a new deal, but it hasn't stopped him from becoming a trade possibility.
The NHL's rumour mill has been in overdrive over the past few months, and while teams are making some huge moves, one that has been relatively quiet are the New York Islanders. Their latest move was a big one however, as they were able to avoid arbitration with young forward Oliver Wahlstrom, inking him to a one-year deal to keep him in New York.
That should have quietened down plenty of rumours around the Isles, but that may not be the case after all, according to reporter Ethan Sears of the Post however.
«Assuming he is on the training camp roster, the Islanders will get a chance to see whether his performance has jumped in alignment with his health.
«Also possible is that the Isles could use the preseason as a showcase for a potential trade, or that Wahlstrom could end up on waivers or in the AHL.»
«Also possible is that the Isles could use the preseason as a showcase for a potential trade, or that Wahlstrom could end up on waivers or in the AHL.»
It appears that the 24-year old forward may be moved after all, as the team as currently constructed sit over the salary cap heading into the 2024/25 campaign, and it may force Lou Lamiorello to make a move. There have also been reports that the Islanders could give up a draft pick or two to dump some salary cap, but if that isn't a move that's made, expect them to look at a player like Wahlstrom as expendable.
Source: Hockey Feed
First-rounder on the trade block despite brand new contract?!
First-rounder on the trade block despite brand new contract?!
| POLL | ||
28 JUILLET | 59 ANSWERS Former first rounder in New York remains on trade block after recent contract Will the Islanders trade Oliver Wahlstrom before the 2024/25 regular season? | ||
| Yes | 25 | 42.4 % |
| No | 34 | 57.6 % |
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