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St. Louis Blues Shake NHL with Offer Sheets to Oilers' Broberg and Holloway

Blues tender rare offer sheets to restricted free agents, forcing Oilers into a tight cap situation.

  • Broberg and Holloway signed two-year deals, with Edmonton having seven days to match the offers.
  • If Oilers don't match, they will receive a second-round pick for Broberg and a third-round pick for Holloway.
  • Blues' move is aimed at injecting young talent into their roster, which has struggled in recent seasons.
  • Offer sheets are uncommon in the NHL, adding drama and strategic complexity to team management.
  • Edmonton faces significant cap challenges, potentially impacting their ability to retain key players.
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