New York Islanders prospect Simon Holmstrom #15 of Sweden (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
Sweden was eliminated by Finland in the quarterfinals, meaning New York Islanders prospect Simon Holmstrom’s tournament is over. Here’s his grade.
The New York Islanders only had two players at this year’s World Junior Champions in Edmonton. Matias Rajaniemi, representing Finland, and Simon Holmstrom representing Sweden. Both nordic sides met in the quarterfinals with Finland going through thanks to a 3-2 come-from-behind victory.
That means Holmstrom, the Islanders 2019 first-round pick (23rd overall) will head home after five games. I’ve been able to sit at watch almost his entire WJC and here’s how I’d grade his tournament.