It’s a lose-lose situation for Edmonton. If they match, they are already cap screwed (Hello Darnell Nurse lol), if they reject, they lose 2 very good young players. And I’m sure the big boys whose contracts are due soon won’t be happy with that. Gotta respect Blues for kicking the Oilers while they’re already down.
Neither player moves the needle of "Win Now". Broberg has asmall NHL saple size of80 games & Holloway was going to be on 4th line. Shame on Management for getting here but take the picks & leverage them at trade deadline for assets on a run.
If I try to be logical from a management standpoint, which is hard since im a bias oilers fan lol, but…I cant blame Broberg for jumping at that huge salary increase, although we need a young D man more… than a forward who was willing to walk away from a cup contender and potentially screw over the team for a 1 million dollar raise. With what he has brought so far, he is easier replaced with someone who wants to be here. Im trying to be logical. Trying. lol
A whooooole lot of cry babies in this commment section lol theyd all be on the complete opposite side if the oilers were doing the same thing. But they cant. Cause they have negative dollers to spend.
Oilers were pretty much banking on them taking team friendly contracts near the league minimum. Draisaitl and McDavid will be taking "team friendly" extensions that will still be the 2 highest contracts in the league. Bromberg and Holloway shouldn't have to take half their value so the big guns can stoop down to 90% of theirs
Canadian Blues fan here…… After watching the playoffs and cup final if I was the Oilers I'd match Broberg's deal to keep him as I feel he has a great upside and bonus this is the player that the Blues probably want the most out of this crazy deal so yeah keep Broberg and send Holloway to the Blues. I'm good with any outcome, just trying not to get too hyped about picking them both up just yet. 🤞
I think the Oilers match Holloway but the thought of losing either of them for draft picks, would really eat at me if I was in Oil Country. Bowman’s first test is underway.
Also, does anyone know whether Shannon’s shirt is available on the Ducks’ online team store?
This is because they hired Bowman. It's smart but this is out of nowhere. I'm a Blues fan who has been longing for the day that Armstrong moves on. I don't care about Bowman at all but I respect the boldness.
The Oil are doing what Win Now teams do, which is sacrifice youth for veterans at value. If they win in the next 2-3 years, this will be forgotten. If not, they’ll deserve the inevitable criticism.
As for St. Louis… shrewd move, but look at the deals in isolation. Broberg at 4.5M? He had a great two weeks in the playoffs, but he's never played a full NHL season. Holloway at 2 and change might be good. He was too far down the depth chart in Edmonton to get a real opportunity.
I really think these two players are good and if I was the Oilers GM I would try and match. That is based on how they played in the playoffs. Holloway is the easy decision, Borberg the hard one, but he could be really good based on his playoffs.
The offer sheets are both for 2 years so not only is it difficult for the Oilers to keep them this season (they are already over the cap not including Kane who likely goes on LTIR), but next year when they re-sign Draisaitl. Even if they keep Holloway this year, they will have to shed cap when Kane comes off LTIR. If they let them both go, they're still capped out and short players for this season (11 forwards not including Kane and 7 D). Which ever way you slice it, there is a tough decision to make.
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That hat made me think if that was really an official offer sheet.
from Edmonton: rumor is Broberg wanted out of Edmonton so this isn't a surprise to me. Let them go, cya
I love that gamesmanship with the dollar amounts.
There's a discord?
It’s a lose-lose situation for Edmonton. If they match, they are already cap screwed (Hello Darnell Nurse lol), if they reject, they lose 2 very good young players. And I’m sure the big boys whose contracts are due soon won’t be happy with that. Gotta respect Blues for kicking the Oilers while they’re already down.
Neither player moves the needle of "Win Now". Broberg has asmall NHL saple size of80 games & Holloway was going to be on 4th line. Shame on Management for getting here but take the picks & leverage them at trade deadline for assets on a run.
If I try to be logical from a management standpoint, which is hard since im a bias oilers fan lol, but…I cant blame Broberg for jumping at that huge salary increase, although we need a young D man more… than a forward who was willing to walk away from a cup contender and potentially screw over the team for a 1 million dollar raise. With what he has brought so far, he is easier replaced with someone who wants to be here. Im trying to be logical. Trying. lol
i dont match either, they exercised their right for money and to leave a contending team. They were a nice luxury, but not necessary.
A whooooole lot of cry babies in this commment section lol theyd all be on the complete opposite side if the oilers were doing the same thing. But they cant. Cause they have negative dollers to spend.
Love the hat, you're awesome
I might have to make a trip to St Louis and tear down an Arch in revenge…lol
Two players who were 1st rounders, and now will become a 2nd, and a 3rd. Great.
Oilers were pretty much banking on them taking team friendly contracts near the league minimum. Draisaitl and McDavid will be taking "team friendly" extensions that will still be the 2 highest contracts in the league. Bromberg and Holloway shouldn't have to take half their value so the big guns can stoop down to 90% of theirs
Blues keep adding to their offer sheet resume
I love this! Well played Blues. Oilers definitely leaking a little oil right now, despite clenching real hard…
Let’s go Blues!
Can you trade them to another team before you match so the new team can match….
I love it!!! Hockey needs more offersheets
That RSVLTS clothing?
Match on Holloway and begrudgingly take the 2nd on Broberg.
You let Broberg walk, you match Holloway.. No need to over complicate things!
That's why we Albertans are resilient. Usually this comes from non-hockey from Ottawa.
The oilers sealed their fate when they hired bowman.
Blues are setting up for draisaitl next year…
Canadian Blues fan here…… After watching the playoffs and cup final if I was the Oilers I'd match Broberg's deal to keep him as I feel he has a great upside and bonus this is the player that the Blues probably want the most out of this crazy deal so yeah keep Broberg and send Holloway to the Blues. I'm good with any outcome, just trying not to get too hyped about picking them both up just yet. 🤞
dont the players have to accept the offer first. if holloway and broberg simply refuse the contract, this is a null situation.
I’m getting Elton John vibes from that hat.
Move Kane … simple
I think the Oilers match Holloway but the thought of losing either of them for draft picks, would really eat at me if I was in Oil Country. Bowman’s first test is underway.
Also, does anyone know whether Shannon’s shirt is available on the Ducks’ online team store?
that ducks shirt is fantastic
This is because they hired Bowman. It's smart but this is out of nowhere. I'm a Blues fan who has been longing for the day that Armstrong moves on. I don't care about Bowman at all but I respect the boldness.
Time will tell who takes the L here.
The Oil are doing what Win Now teams do, which is sacrifice youth for veterans at value. If they win in the next 2-3 years, this will be forgotten. If not, they’ll deserve the inevitable criticism.
As for St. Louis… shrewd move, but look at the deals in isolation. Broberg at 4.5M? He had a great two weeks in the playoffs, but he's never played a full NHL season. Holloway at 2 and change might be good. He was too far down the depth chart in Edmonton to get a real opportunity.
I will not be content as a blue fan until another Tkachuk on the team. Will it happen? No, but I'm inclined to be disappointed as a blues fan anyway
MOVE OVER VANCOUVER….I GOT ANOTHER TEAM TO HATE!!!!
Unscramble Pete Chiarelli…you get Leech Reptilia.
I really think these two players are good and if I was the Oilers GM I would try and match. That is based on how they played in the playoffs. Holloway is the easy decision, Borberg the hard one, but he could be really good based on his playoffs.
sign one, let the other go. $5m per is too much.
suddenly people think broberg and holloway are good?
I guess neither wanted a Stanley cup
Maybe it’s time to Call Bill Daily and Gary Betman to see if they are still breathing;)
let them go!
The offer sheets are both for 2 years so not only is it difficult for the Oilers to keep them this season (they are already over the cap not including Kane who likely goes on LTIR), but next year when they re-sign Draisaitl. Even if they keep Holloway this year, they will have to shed cap when Kane comes off LTIR. If they let them both go, they're still capped out and short players for this season (11 forwards not including Kane and 7 D). Which ever way you slice it, there is a tough decision to make.
Let them both walk and collect your picks. Use the picks at the deadline for Broberg/Holloway replacements.
Are you at the Flock party in anahiem??