Otto Koivula
26-Year-Old
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Signed a two-year contract with Vaxjo Lakers of the SHL in July of 2024.
Heading overseas
Koivula signed a two-year contract with the Vaxjo Lakers of the SHL on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A fourth-round pick in 2016, Koivula ended up playing in 28 games over parts of three seasons with the Islanders. He managed just four assists, and after spending all of 2023-24 with AHL Bridgeport, the 25-year-old will try his luck in Europe. He did not accrue enough service time with the Islanders for them to retain his rights, so he is considered a Group 6 unrestricted free agent should he make his way back to North America in the future.
A fourth-round pick in 2016, Koivula ended up playing in 28 games over parts of three seasons with the Islanders. He managed just four assists, and after spending all of 2023-24 with AHL Bridgeport, the 25-year-old will try his luck in Europe. He did not accrue enough service time with the Islanders for them to retain his rights, so he is considered a Group 6 unrestricted free agent should he make his way back to North America in the future.
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2019 Fantasy Outlook
The Finnish forward wasn't much of a scorer for his Liiga team in 2016-17 or 2017-18, but last season at Bridgeport, he tallied 21 goals and 46 points in 69 games. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Koivula is a dominating figure on the ice, but one of his best strengths is his good hands. When everyone is healthy, the Islanders currently don't have a spot in the lineup for Koivula, but the 20-year-old should receive an NHL opportunity if an injury arises, especially if the big club is looking for additional scoring.
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Lands on waivers
The Islanders placed Koivula on waivers Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
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Sent down
Koivula (lower body) was loaned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday.
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Still not playing
Koivula (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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Won't return Wednesday
Koivula (lower body) isn't available for Wednesday's contest versus Anaheim, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
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Won't be in lineup Tuesday
Koivula (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Kings, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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