When the New York Islanders called Simon Holmstrom's name with the 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the NHL world scratched their collective head. Holmstrom was projected as a second-rounder, especially after an injury-riddled season the year prior.
Lou Lamoriello loved what he saw in the kid, and decided to take a flier on him in the first round. After a slow start in the AHL, it looks like he has figured it out.
Holmstrom, who played his hockey in Sweden last year, had just one point in the Sound Tigers first 10 games.