Simon Holmstrom is heading into his most important season with the NY Islanders

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Drafted 23rd overall in 2019, Holmstrom hasn't panned out to become what the Islanders hoped he'd become after reaching for him in the first round.

What Holmstrom does bring in bunches is versatility. As mentioned, he can play nearly anywhere in the lineup but plays his best on the third line. Unfortunately, it appears that currently isn't an option, but in case of injury, Patrick Roy can move Holmstrom to just about any wing as a stopgap.

Holmstrom finished last season with 15 goals, good enough for sixth-most on the team. The five players to finish above him were all top-6 players for the majority of the season.

Holmstrom surely isn't a high-volume shooter with a high of four shots on goal last season, but when he does pull the trigger he's extremely efficient. Registering only 72 shots on goal, Holmstrom finished with a 20.8% shooting percentage, by far the best on the team. While that number does seem high, he finished the 2022-23 season shooting 15.4% for a career average of 18.9%

The biggest question out of camp for Holmstrom is where he'll be playing and if he's best suited for that role.