St. Louis Blues GM claims he overpaid for Broberg and Holloway

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Finnegan Frost
September 9, 2024 (9:28)

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On a recent segment of Sportsnet 590 The Fan, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong claims he overpaid for former Oilers Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.

The former Edmonton Oilers studs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway were recently sent packing to St. Louis as both players signed offersheets, parting ways with the Oilers. Although their services will be missed in Oil Country, acquiring both players came with a hefty price tag. Blues GM Doug Armstrong broke it down:

«We overpaid, obviously. If you look at their careers and what they've done to date, it doesn't match what their contracts are. But cap space is a weapon. And we had the cap space. We weren't going to use it in another this year or likely next year. So we wanted to use it to acquire young players,» the Blues general manager said, via Sportsnet 590 The Fan.

Doug Armstrong admits to overpaying for Broberg and Holloway, but his approach was simple. By utilizing cap space to their advantage, Armstrong saw an opportunity to bring in some elite young blood to their organization. But why did Armstrong specifically target Broberg and Holloway?

«You look at Boston and they have left a hefty amount of money for (goalie Jeremy Swayman.) And you look at the Red Wings with two good players (Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond) and they left a hefty amount of money,» the Blues general manager said, via Sportsnet 590 The Fan.

«I'm not speaking for other teams. But I don't see an avenue to get players of that ilk because of the situation and how they set that up. Edmonton's situation is a little bit different.»

According to Tristin McKinstry of Clutch Points, Both Broberg and Holloway could earn major roles with the Blues. And they could prove that Armstrong's overpayment was well worth the investment. They figure to make their St. Louis debut when the team opens its season against the Seattle Kraken on October 8.

source: Clutch Points
Blues GM makes 'overpaid' admission on Dylan Holloway, Philip Broberg