Last year, the New York Islanders decided to make Otto Koivula a center. The Finland native was drafted as a winger, but when he joined the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last year he eventually got moved to center.
It actually worked wonders for Koivula, he was extremely productive in his first year in the AHL. In 69 games played he had 46 points (21 goals, 25 assists). This year, he hopes to contend for the third line center spot, although knowing Lou Lamoriello he will probably begin the year in the AHL.
That being said, due to his change of position he flew up the prospect rankings.