Former NHL GM criticizes Edmonton Oilers for not matching Philip Broberg's offer sheet

The Edmonton Oilers had been in the news a lot over the past couple of weeks. Everything began when the St. Louis Blues sent out an offer sheet to both Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway in an attempt to sign them.

After the offer sheets were made many around the NHL tried to figure out what the Oilers' plan was. In the eyes of many the Oilers would match one of the two and let the other play leave. However, when the dust settled and the deadline came the Edmonton Oilers decided to let both players leave to sign with the St. Louis Blues.

Now just days after that decision was made by the Edmonton Oilers fans and media are starting to discuss the move. One former GM in particular is not fond of what the Edmonton Oilers have done.

In a new segment former Tampa Bay Lightning GM Brian Lawton spoke about the offer sheet situation. According to Brian Lawton the Edmonton Oilers are making a big mistake letting Philip Broberg go and he would have matched the defenseman's contract.

He expands to say that finding quality defensemen is the hardest thing to do in hockey. He believes the Oilers had one in Philip Broberg and let him slip right through their fingers.

Despite Brian Lawton's difference in opinion, the moves are done. The Edmonton Oilers will continue to rely on their high-end offense and hope that the defense is good enough to stay afloat.

Source: Oilers Daily
Former NHL GM says Oilers made major mistake in offer sheet situation