Aho was placed on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Aho had two goals and seven assists in 58 regular-season contests with the Islanders in 2023-24. He could be a call-up option for the Penguins during the 2024-25 campaign, assuming he doesn't get claimed by another team.
... See More... See Less
Penguins' Sebastian Aho: Signs two-year deal
Rotowire
Aho agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Aho managed just nine points in 58 regular-season games for the Islanders last season while averaging 16:23 of ice time. The 28-year-old Swede joins fellow free-agent acquisition Matt Grzelcyk on a revamped Penguins blue line, though a spot in the lineup is not guaranteed for Aho. He'll enter training camp in a positional battle with the likes of Jack St. Ivany and John Ludvig (wrist).
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Not resting Wednesday
Rotowire
Aho will play Wednesday versus the Penguins, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Aho was initially slated to be rested for this game, but Anders Lee (personal) will now sit out instead. Aho will serve as a seventh defenseman, so it's likely his ice time will be limited anyway.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Sitting out against Pens
Rotowire
Aho will be rested for Wednesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Aho missed time as recently as April 9 against the Rangers due to an upper-body issue, so the decision to give him the night off shouldn't come as a surprise. Without the 28-year-old Swede in the lineup, the Isles will need to either bring a player up from the minors or hope that Noah Dobson (upper body) is ready to play.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Adds helper Sunday
Rotowire
Aho notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Aho has a goal and two assists over his last three outings. The 28-year-old defenseman has played in seven straight games, though he remains limited to a third-pairing role with virtually no power-play time. For the season, he's produced nine points, 43 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 48 contests.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Gets on scoresheet Thursday
Rotowire
Aho scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
Aho has a goal and an assist over his last two games following a 10-game point drought that also saw him scratched six times. The 28-year-old defenseman is holding down a third-pairing role while Scott Mayfield (lower body) and Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) are both on long-term injured reserve. Aho has two goals, eight points, 41 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 47 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Activated off injured reserve
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) was taken off the injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NHL media site, which indicates he'll play in the evening's game against Boston.
Aho was originally considered a game-time decision, but his activation seems to suggest he's ready to return. He has four assists, nine hits and 26 blocks in 19 appearances this season.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Game-time call Wednesday
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest versus Boston, coach Lane Lambert told Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Aho has four assists, nine hits and 26 blocks in 19 contests this campaign. He's missed the Islanders' last eight games because of the injury. Scott Mayfield suffered an upper-body injury and isn't expected to be an option Wednesday, so if Aho can't return, then Grant Hutton might play after being summoned from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Joins team on the ice
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) is skating with the team but won't be ready to face San Jose on Tuesday.
Aho will be sidelined for his fifth straight game Tuesday but appears to be nearing a return to action. The blueliner has yet to score a goal in 19 games this season while recording just 18 shots and averaging a paltry 14:11 of ice time. Given his limited minutes and lack of offensive upside, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting much out of the Swede even once cleared to play.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Moves to IR
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Aho, who sat out Saturday's 1-0 shootout loss to Philadelphia, will be unavailable for at least two more games following his placement on the IR list. He has registered four assists, 18 shots on goal and 26 blocked shots in 19 appearances this campaign. Mike Reilly or Grant Hutton, who played in Saturday's contest, are candidates to suit up for the Islanders during Aho's absence.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Unavailable Saturday
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Aho was injured early in Friday's 5-3 win over Ottawa. He has produced four assists, 18 shots on goal and 26 blocked shots in 19 appearances this campaign. Grant Hutton, who was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Saturday, will replace Aho in the lineup Saturday.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Suffers injury Friday
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) was injured in Friday's 5-3 win over Ottawa, per Callum Fraser of NHL.com.
Aho limped off the ice just 3:07 into the first period. He was not able to return and an update on his status was not provided following the contest. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia. If Aho can't play, Mike Reilly, who was claimed off waivers from Florida on Saturday, may get a chance to make his New York debut.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Nabs assist in overtime loss
Rotowire
Aho posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.
Aho snapped a three-game point drought with the helper. While he's generally seen limited even-strength time on the third pairing, he also has a spot on the second power-play unit. The 27-year-old defenseman is at three assists (two on the power play), 21 blocked shots, 17 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 15 contests.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Gets on scoresheet with helper
Rotowire
Aho notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
The helper was Aho's first point in seven contests this season. The 27-year-old blueliner has been a fixture on the third pairing, but with Scott Mayfield (leg) out, the Islanders have leaned on their top-four defensemen more. Aho has added eight shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating, but his limited role is not conducive to helping fantasy managers.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Returning Sunday
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) is in Sunday's lineup against Carolina, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Aho is set to play for the first time since March 18 after missing the last six games. The 27-year-old has five goals and 21 points through 66 games this season. He'll skate in a top-four role Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Practices but won't play Saturday
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) skated with the Islanders on Saturday but won't play against the Lightning, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Aho will miss a sixth game after suffering an upper-body injury on March 18 in San Jose. The 27-year-old blueliner has five goals, 16 assists and a plus-6 rating in 66 games this year. Samuel Bolduc will remain in the lineup in a bottom-pairing role.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Not with team in Washington
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) didn't make the trip to Washington for Wednesday's matchup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Aho will be unavailable for his fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the defenseman had registered points in four of his last seven contests, though he was stuck in a 10-game goal drought. Until Aho is cleared to play, Samuel Bolduc will continue to deputize in his stead on the blue line.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Out Friday
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) will not play Friday against Columbus, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Aho will miss a second straight game but is still considered day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Buffalo. Samuel Bolduc will suit up again Friday.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Considered day-to-day
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Stefen Rosner of NYIHockeyNow.com reports.
Aho was injured early in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. He didn't practice Monday and the Islanders recalled blueliner Samuel Bolduc to replace him in the lineup Tuesday against Toronto.
... See More... See Less
Islanders' Sebastian Aho: Suffers upper-body injury
Rotowire
Aho (upper body) took a high hit in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Sharks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Aho was on the receiving end of a hit from Kevin Labanc. It's unclear how bad Aho's injury is, so he can be considered day-to-day until more information if available.
