Report: Flames Nearly Offer Sheeted Dylan Holloway & Phillip Broberg

Thursday, December 12, 2024 ,

The Calgary Flames came close to making a bold move during the 2024 offseason by nearly issuing offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers restricted free agents Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. 

According to Jeff Marek on his podcast The Sheet, the Flames were one of three teams seriously exploring this strategy, viewing the two young players as a package deal. 

“These two were always going as a package,” Marek explained, adding that Calgary’s interest could have reignited the fierce Battle of Alberta. Although the offer sheets never materialized, the speculation added an intriguing layer to the Flames-Oilers rivalry.

Ultimately, the St. Louis Blues stepped in and successfully signed both players after Edmonton declined to match the offers, opting instead for draft-pick compensation. 

Broberg inked a two-year deal worth $4.58 million annually, while Holloway signed for $2.29 million per year. 

Both have thrived in St. Louis, with Holloway posting 19 points in 29 games and Broberg logging nearly 20 minutes per night. 

Calgary had the necessary cap space and draft assets to pursue the offer sheets but likely backed out due to concerns over roster fit and long-term flexibility, given their existing depth on defense and the wings.

Adding two key players from their provincial rival could have put immense pressure on Edmonton and injected even more intensity into one of hockey’s most storied rivalries. 

As Marek put it, “Just consider what that would’ve done to the Battle of Alberta,” leaving fans to wonder about the potential impact of the offseason drama.

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