Sebastian Aho - NHL News & Rumors

Hits waivers Aho was placed on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins sign former Islanders D Sebastian Aho to two-year contract The Pittsburgh Penguins signed free agent defenseman Sebastian Aho to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $775,000.The Pengu...

JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs two-year deal Aho agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Impact Aho managed just nine points in 58 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).

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not resting Wednesday Aho will play Wednesday versus the Penguins, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Aho was initially slated to be rested for this game, but Anders Lee will now sit out instead. Aho will serve as a seventh defenseman, so it's likely his ice time will be limited anyway.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against Pens Aho will be rested for Wednesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Sunday 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet Thursday 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured reserve 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.

Impact 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. Scott Mayfield will draw out of the lineup Wednesday because of an upper-body injury.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday 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.

Impact 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 is expected to miss Wednesday's contest, so if Aho can't return, then Grant Hutton might play after being summoned from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins team on ice Aho (upper body) is skating with the team but won't be ready to face San Jose on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Aho (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Aho (lower body) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Friday Aho (lower body) was injured in Friday's 5-3 win over Ottawa, per Callum Fraser of NHL.com.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in overtime loss Aho posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with helper Aho notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Aho Sets Hurricanes Record With 20th Career Playoff Goal

APRIL 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Returning Sunday Aho (upper body) is in Sunday's lineup against Carolina, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Saturday Aho (upper body) skated with the Islanders on Saturday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Aho has missed five games after suffering an upper-body injury on March 18 in San Jose. The 27-year-old blueliner appears to be a game-time call for Saturday night's matchup with the Lightning. Aho has five goals, 16 assists and a plus-6 rating in 66 games this year.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team in Washington Aho (upper body) didn't make the trip to Washington for Wednesday's matchup, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One goal in last 18 games Aho has only lit the lamp once in his last 18 games.

Impact On the season, Aho does have five goals, 17 points, and a rating of plus-6 in 59 games. Aho wasn't expected to play this many games this season, not without an injury. Still, when given the opportunity to get in the lineup early on this season, he proved to new head coach Lane Lambert that he could be more reliable in his own end than Robin Salo. Aho will next be looking to help the Islanders reach the players on Saturday when they play the Red Wings.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Thursday Aho will be in the press box Thursday night versus the Canucks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Aho has been a solid defender for the team this season, but someone had to sit with the return of Alexander Romanov. Some might argue that it's Romanov who should be the healthy scratch, but the Islanders spent a first-round pick to acquire him from the Montreal Canadiens on draft night, and he's going to get every chance to prove that he was worth that price. Aho will next get a chance to play Saturday in Montreal versus those same Canadiens.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Given green light Aho (undisclosed) is practicing with the team Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Aho hasn't skated with his teammates since training camp started July 13, but it looks like he should be an option if and when he's called upon during the playoffs. The odds of that happening are slim at best, though, as the 24-year-old blueliner hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since the 2017-18 campaign.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains absent from practice Aho (undisclosed) missed a second straight day of practice Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact The Islanders are unable to release any details regarding the reason for Aho's continued absence due to the NHL's new policy on injury updates, but he hasn't appeared in an NHL contest since 2017-18 anyway, so there's no reason for fantasy players to track his status. Another update on the 24-year-old blueliner should surface once he's cleared to join his teammates on the practice sheet.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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