In recent news, the St. Louis Blues have shaken up the NHL scene by extending offer sheets to two key Edmonton Oilers players: defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. This development was highlighted by Frank Seravalli’s discussion on Sportsnet Central with Evanka Osmak, focusing on the implications for both teams. With the Blues under new General Manager Stan Bowman, the league is watching closely to see how this situation unfolds.
The Blues have proposed a two-year contract for Broberg, valued at $4,580,917 per year. This figure is significant as it would require Edmonton to forfeit a second-round draft pick if they choose not to match the offer. Broberg, a 23-year-old from Örebro, Sweden, has played 81 games with the Oilers over the past three seasons, contributing two goals and 11 assists. Notably, he also made an impact during the Oilers’ 2024 Stanley Cup Final run, scoring twice and adding an assist in the playoffs.
Similarly, the Blues have tendered an offer of $2,290,457 per year for Holloway, which would necessitate a third-round draft pick in compensation. Holloway, 22, has appeared in 89 games since joining the NHL and has posted nine goals and nine assists. His performance in the 2024 playoffs was also notable, with five goals and two assists contributing to Edmonton's deep postseason run.
In anticipation of potential declines by the Oilers, the Blues have maneuvered to secure the necessary draft picks. They've traded with the Pittsburgh Penguins to reacquire a second-round pick for 2025 and gain a fifth-round pick for 2026. The Penguins will receive the Blues’ second-round pick for 2026 and Ottawa’s 2025 third-round pick in exchange.
The Oilers now have seven days to decide whether to match the offers or allow their players to join the Blues in exchange for the draft picks. Until Edmonton makes its decision, the Blues will remain tight-lipped about further comments. This maneuver by St. Louis underlines their strategic approach to strengthening their roster, and it will be intriguing to see how Edmonton responds to these high-stakes offers.
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