The New York Islanders’ surprising first-round pick is officially under contract.
The team announced on Monday that Simon Holmstrom has agreed to a three-year, entry-level deal.
Holmstrom was selected 23rd overall by the Isles in the 2019 NHL Draft last month, a pick many didn’t see coming. The 18-year-old is fresh off a solid season with HV71 J20 team of the SuperElit League in Sweden, collecting 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 21 games. He contributed three points (one goal, two assists) in three SuperElit playoff games.
The lefty winger inked the standard, entry-level annual average salary of $925,000 for $2.