Sebastian Aho News
Aho is expected to play in the NHL for the first time since December 19th. Aho, who has two assists in 12 games this season, will replace Andy Greene and should skate on the third pairing with Ryan Pulock.
Noah Dobson stayed on late during the Islanders' optional morning skate, suggesting that he will be a healthy scratch on Monday. If Dobson sits, look for Aho to make his season debut in Tampa. Aho has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 career NHL games.
Aho, 24, spent all of 2020 in the AHL, where he led all Bridgeport defensemen with 30 points (3G / 27A) in 49 games. Aho is undersized (5-11, 177) but he's a terrific puck-mover and is not afraid to jump into the rush to create offence. He is a candidate to graduate to the NHL in 2021 but he's blocked by a bunch of high-paid veteran defensemen on the depth chart.
Aho has been recalled numerous occasions this season but has yet to play in an NHL game this year. He has 23 points (2G / 21A) in 39 AHL games and had one goal and three assists in 22 games with the Islanders last season.
Aho did not appear in a game during his call-up and goes back to the AHL with the Islanders off until Saturday. He could return to the team before their game vs. the Bruins but he's going to the Sound Tigers to get some playing time. He has two goals and 18 assists (20 points) in 34 games this season.
With Adam Pelech out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury, Aho comes up from Bridgeport for the first time this season. The 23-year-old defenseman has two goals and 18 assists (20 points) in 34 games.
The other Sebastian Aho had four points (1G /3A) in 22 games with the Islanders last season but will start this year in the AHL. Aho was beat out by Devon Toews during training camp but will likely be their first D call-up when needed.
Aho played Sunday vs. the Hurricanes but will come back out of the lineup tonight vs. Pittsburgh. Aho has just one goal and three assists in 22 games with the Islanders this season, but has sit far more often than he’s played.
Aho played 11:41 last night but with Casey Cizkias (personal) returning to the lineup, Aho will sit. The Islanders will go back to the classic 12 forwards and six defenseman look.
Aho has been in the lineup for the last four games and even picked up two assists, but will come out tonight in Montreal. Brandon Davidson will make his Islanders debut in Aho’s spot as he draws in against his former team.
Aho has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Dennis Seidenberg tonight vs. the Predators. Aho has one goal and one assist while averaging 17:44 TOI in 11 games with the Islanders this season.
Aho had no points with three shots and a minus-4 rating in his first two career NHL games. He will take a seat tonight in Philadelphia with Dennis Seidenberg replacing him on the blueline.