Boston's Cam Neely Could Be Next On The Hot Seat On Saturday (Dec. 14), the Boston Bruins claimed forward Oliver Wahlstrom [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-claim-fascinating-forward-off-waivers] off waivers from the New York Islanders. With the Bruins needing more depth at right wing, it is understandable that they are taking a chance on the Portland, Maine native. It's why we here at The Hockey News Boston argued [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-should-claim-interesting-islanders-forward] that the Bruins should snag him off waivers before it came to fruition. Following the Bruins' matchup against the Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-superstar-hits-new-milestone-with-monster-game], Brad Marchand was [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-brad-marchand-ties-nhl-record] asked about Wahlstrom, and he gave the new Bruins forward some nice praise. Oliver Wahlstrom [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExNDE2NzgyODI3Njk0MDY4/usatsi_24647604.jpg] Oliver Wahlstrom Here is what Marchand said about Wahlstrom [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQ9WPG6WTc]: "I've talked to him already. He's excited. We're excited to have him. He's a really good player. I've always really liked his game. I think he will fit the team well." Based on Marchand's comments, he is clearly happy that the Bruins are taking a shot on Wahlstrom. The Bruins captain's goal will be to help the 2018 first-round pick get used to the Bruins' system and culture from here. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExNDE2ODUyNjIwOTEyNjI4/usatsi_24991676.jpg] In 27 games this season, Wahlstrom has two goals, four points, 18 blocks, and a minus-6 rating.
