Friday, the New York Islanders decided to place a couple of players on waivers, making them available to all NHL teams for free. Elliotte Friedman announced that the Islanders had placed both Wahlstrom and Engvall on waivers.

Following the Bruins' matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, Brad Marchand was asked about Wahlstrom, and he gave the new Bruins forward some nice praise. "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."