The hockey world is focused on Edmonton and what will happen between the Oilers and Connor McDavid; however, several factors have brought the two parties to this point, with the biggest one being the offer sheets to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.

We all remember that on August 13th, 2024, the St. Louis Blues sent two offer sheets, one to Holloway and one to Broberg. Both were signed and accepted by the players. New Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman needed to decide within seven days whether to match the offer sheets or receive the proper compensation from the Blues and General Manager Doug Armstrong.

Can the Edmonton Oilers Survive Losing Both Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg?

We know how the scenario played out, and the Oilers did not match the offer sheets, losing two key young

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