The verdict on Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg is officially in

Both players, restricted free agent, were offer sheeted by the St Louis Blues-Holloway at $2.3 million and Broberg at a hefty $4.5 million. The compensation is a third-round pick for Holloway and a second-round pick for Broberg. With defenseman Evan Bouchard's new deal coming into play next season, and the organization already cap-strapped. it makes sense for the Oilers to pass on matching these offers.

The strategy behind this move is clear: Adding these draft picks helps, especially since the Oilers only have a couple of picks in 2025. By picking up the second and third-rounders, they could benefit down the line. If this helps the team stay flexible and improve their depth, it's a smart play by GM Stan Bowman. The Oilers still have one of the strongest rosters in the Western Conference, with plenty of flexibility to make things work.

Dylan Holloway born on September 23, 2001 is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. Holloway was selected 14th overall by the Oilers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He has accumulated 18 points in 89 games in his NHL career with the Oilers.

Here are some of his highlights:

Philip Broberg born on June 25, 2001 is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted eighth overall by the Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

He has 13 points ( 2 goals and 11 assists) in 81 NHL games all with the Oilers.
Here are some of his highlights from the 2018 Hlinka-Gretzky & 2019 WJC: