The New York Islanders had high hopes for 21-year old forward Oliver Wahlstrom but he regressed this season, not only failing to take a step forward in his development but seeing less ice time as the season progressed. We discuss what went wrong for Wahlstrom and how new coach Lane Lambert may be able to help right the ship.

Plus we look at the performances of Mathew Barzal and Kieffer Bellows in the World Championships and how this benefits the Islanders.

And a key member of the Islanders Cinderella 1993 team that reached the Conference Finals is our Islanders Birthday of the Day.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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