Islanders Prospect Report: Nov. 9, 2020

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Here's this week's latest updates on the Isles prospects:

Dufour and Drummondville Nearing Return

William Dufour and the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League are nearing a return to action after having to suspend play for Quebec-based divisions due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
The Isles 2020 ' fifth-round pick (152nd overall) and the Voltiguers have been sidelined since Oct. 25. Prior to the suspension of the QMJHL, Dufour had posted three assists in two games.
Originally, Dufour and Drummondville were scheduled to get back on the ice to play Val d'Or on Nov. 6, but that timeline was pushed back due to positive COVID-19 test results among the Voltiguers' internal squad.
Following a two-week isolation period, Drummondville returned to practice on Nov. 4 at Marcel-Dionne Center.
On Nov. 8, the
QMJHL announced a 'protected environment project'
which will take place from November 17-27 at the Videotron Center in Quebec City. Per the release, the seven Quebec-based teams will temporarily establish their headquarters in Quebec City to each play a total of six regular season games. Further details will be announced in the coming days.

Finnkampen Games Cancelled

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Simon Holmstrom and Sweden's preliminary World Juniors squad had their Finnkampen pre-exhibition tournament cancelled over the weekend.
The tournament, which was slated to be held in Malmö, Sweden with competition between Team Sweden and Team Finland, was cancelled on Nov. 5 after two players tested positive for COVID-19. The cancellation was a joint decision from the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and the Finnish Ice Hockey Association.
With the cancellation of Finnkampen, it's unlikely that Team Sweden will suit up prior to the WJC tournament. This year's WJC tournament, which will be hosted in Edmonton, will begin with exhibition games from Dec. 19-23. Team Sweden's first exhibition match is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m. against Team Czech Republic. Like the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, this year's WJC tournament will be constructed in a similar "bubble" format to ensure the safety and health of players and staff.
Holmstrom, the Isles' 2019 first rounder (23rd overall) was loaned to Vita Hästen HC of Sweden's second-tier professional league, HockeyAllsvenskan, on Aug. 28. Through eight games with Vita Hästen, the 19-year-old winger has two points (1G, 1A) and two PIMs.

No Wahlstrom Update

There is no recent update on Oliver Wahlstrom, who is playing over in Sweden's second tier league (Allsvenskan) with AIK. The Isles' 2018 first rounder (11th overall) is out with an undisclosed injury following an awkward crash into the boards on Oct. 21 and has been
labeled with an "injury" per AIK's website and projected lineup.
Through six games with AIK, Wahlstrom compiled four points (2G, 2A). Due to his injury, Wahlstrom has been sidelined for seven-straight games. AIK is ranked 11th overall in Allsvenskan with a record of 4-8-1.

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