The Islanders re-signed restricted free agent Simon Holmstrom to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.

That keeps the 23-year-old Swede in the fold as he projects to slot into the bottom six a year after scoring 25 points with the Isles.

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<figcaption>The Islanders re-signed Simon Holmstrom to a one-year deal. <span class="credit">Corey Sipkin for the NY POST</span></figcaption>

The former first-round pick has established himself as a solid two-way player, though the Islanders would like to see more consistent offensive production.

Dennis Cholowski and Oliver Wahlstrom — who is set for an arbitration hearing on Aug. 1 — are the club’s last remaining restricted free agents.

That keeps the 23-year-old Swede in the fold as he projects to slot into the bottom six a year after scoring 25 points with the Isles.{ai:summary}<p>Islanders retain Simon Holmstrom for depth in the bottom six after one-year deal. Holmstrom needs to step up offensive game for consistency. #sports</p>

Islanders re-sign Simon Holmstrom as two restricted free agents remain

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