Should the Penguins Sign Nick Robertson to an Offer Sheet (and Why Haven’t They Already Done So)?
The St. Louis Blues took a bold step a few days ago when they signed erstwhile Edmonton RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to offer sheets.
The 23-year-old Broberg, the eighth overall pick in 2019, was on the verge of cracking the Oilers’ regular defensive rotation for the past couple of seasons before making a big impression during the team’s run to the Final this spring.
The rangy 6’3” 199-pound native of Orebo, Sweden, signed a two-year offer with an AAV of $4.58 million.
Holloway, a feisty 22-year-old forward and the 14th overall pick in 2020, likewise signed a two-deal. His carries an AAV of $2.29 million.
The Oilers have till August 20 to match the offers. If they don’t, the Blues will pony up a 2025 second-rounder for Broberg and a third-rounder for Holloway. Certainly not too steep a price to pay for a pair of quality prospects.
If the Blues can do it, why not us?
I was thinking of one player in particular. Toronto left wing Nicholas Robertson.
For starters, Pens POHO/GM Kyle Dubas is most familiar with Robertson.