Bruins coach expects jump from forward playing his former team

Ex-Islanders bust Oliver Wahlstrom thankful for fresh start with Bruins

Oliver Wahlstrom admitted that it was “really healthy” for him to get a fresh start with the Bruins after things appeared to be headed nowhere with the Islanders.

Wahlstrom hopes to give Bruins a boost

Oliver Wahlstrom had not quite given the Bruins the boost offensively that was hoped for when the club claimed him off waivers from the New York Islanders on Dec. 14. He was pointless in the six games he’s played going…

Bruins notebook: Oliver Wahlstrom hoping to heat up

Oliver Wahlstrom had not quite given the Bruins the boost offensively that was hoped for when the club claimed him off waivers from the New York Islanders on Dec. 14. He was pointless in the six games he’s played going into Sunday’s game. But could the chance to go against his old team be the spark that coach Joe Sacco sensed was coming? “I would hope so. I think it’s always fun when you get your first opportunity to play against your former tea…

Bruins coach expects jump from forward playing his former team

BOSTON — Oliver Wahlstrom will play against his former team for the first time since they placed him on waivers in December when the Boston Bruins host the New York Islanders on Sunday night.

Bruins Forward Thrilled With Fresh Start Before Islanders Reunion

BOSTON — Oliver Wahlstrom knows the Bruins’ opponent Sunday night all too well. The forward spent the first six seasons of his NHL career with the New York Islanders and prepares to face them for the first time. “It’s exciting,” Wahlstrom told reporters at TD Garden. “I have a lot of close buddies over there. I miss them. It’s going to be fun for sure to see everyone.” Wahlstrom visited teammates prior to the game and showed his appreciation fo…