Oliver Wahlstrom Waived: Islanders Make Moves for Injured Stars Return

Islanders waive Oliver Wahlstrom, clearing roster space for injured stars return.

Wahlstrom and Pierre Engvall on waivers to help reactivate Barzal or Duclair.

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Moving Wahlstrom saves Islanders $2.85M in cap space for roster adjustments.

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Barzal, Duclair likely to return soon; Islanders still unclear on exact timing.

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Injured Adam Pelech set to return without needing cap-clearing waivers.

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Wahlstrom’s 4 points in 27 games leave him struggling to keep roster spot.

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Engvall’s inconsistency and coach's criticism put his spot in jeopardy too.

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Islanders could also move Mike Reilly to LTIR for more cap flexibility.

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Team juggling roster to accommodate stars while balancing salary cap.

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Wahlstrom’s future remains uncertain after a challenging season.

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