Edmonton Oilers GM Responds to Philip Broberg Trade Rumors

Trade rumors have been running wild in Edmonton as the Oilers try to claw their way back into the Stanley Cup Playoff picture in the Western Conference. The Oilers have been let down by some horrible defense and limited depth and GM Ken Holland has been working the phones trying to upgrade his roster. 

It's also being reported defenseman Philip Broberg's and his agent were given permission to facilitate a trade and it turns out Holland's saying that hasn't been the case at all. Holland spoke to the media about Broberg's future and had this to say about the former first-round pick.

"...I'm actively collaborating with Ken to address and resolve the issue privately."

Clearly there are major issues here between this 1st rnd pick and the organization. They have spoken multiple times in recent days, things seem to have boiled over with today's development.

— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) December 6, 2023

So as Holland confirms, he has not grated Darrin Ferris permission to shop his client. It seems like there's been a break in communication somewhere and considering everything else that's gone on in Edmonton this season, it's a bad look for management. 

As for Broberg, he was a top-10 pick in 2019 and hasn't quite found his groove. A lack of consistent minutes and underperforming when given the chance is certainly playing a factor. 10 games in, the 22-year-old Swedish blueliner has recorded zero points and is averaging under 11 minutes of ice time a night. 

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