Should the Bruins trade for Trevor Zegras? New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/] forward Oliver Wahlstrom was placed on waivers today (Dec. 13), and the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/] should seriously consider claiming him. It is no secret that the Bruins could use some help at right wing [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-have-3-star-winger-trade-targets], and Wahlstrom would be a nice low-risk player with upside for them to take a chance on. Wahlstrom, 24, is a former first-round pick who has been in need of a change of scenery for quite some time. The 6-foot-2 winger has had a tough start to the season, posting two goals and two assists in 27 games. However, a fresh start could do him wonders. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExMzc1NzI3MjM1MzExNjA0/usatsi_24937091.jpg] Wahlstrom has shown in the past that he has the potential to produce decent depth offense at the NHL level. For example, back in 2020-21, he had 12 goals and 21 points in 44 games. Furthermore, in 2022-23, he had seven goals and 16 points in just 35 games. Wahlstrom is signed for the season and carries an affordable $1 million cap hit. Thus, the Portland, Maine native could be a nice young player for Boston to take a shot on. We will need to wait and see if the Bruins put a claim in for him from here, but given their depth at right wing needing a boost, they should consider it.
