Oilers face tough goodbye after they don't match Holloway and Broberg offer sheets
The grim news has rocked Oilers nation to the core. It was announced this morning the Edmonton Oilers and GM Stan Bowman are not matching the offer sheets of defenseman Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, who will become St Louis Blues.
The two youngsters contributed to the Oilers' run to the Stanley Cup Final, and their departure definitely leaves a mark. Broberg's solid presence on the blue line and Holloway's energy up front played a big part in their playoff success. It's never easy to say goodbye to players who've been through the grind, but sometimes, tough decisions have to be made for the future of the team.
While it's sad for fans to see them go, there's also a sense of optimism. The picks Edmonton is getting in return, a second rounder for Broberg's $4.5 million contract and a third for Holloway's $2.3 million paycheck, can help build for the future, ensuring that they stay competitive in the Stanley Cup hunt for years to come.
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AOUT 20 | 91 ANSWERS Oilers face tough goodbye after they don't match Holloway and Broberg offer sheets How do you feel about the Oilers not matching the offer sheets for Broberg and Holloway? | ||
| Support the move | 74 | 81.3 % |
| Don't like the move | 17 | 18.7 % |
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