Confirmed with Link: Blues sign 2 Oilers to offer sheets!

[542365]

Wow, I thought after the Ceci trade they were definitely going to match Broberg. That’s exciting. We have a TON of NHL bodies right now though. We’re going to have to move on from some of them.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Not used to this much hockey hype in mid August

49 days!

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Wow, I thought after the Ceci trade they were definitely going to match Broberg. That’s exciting. We have a TON of NHL bodies right now though. We’re going to have to move on from some of them.

I'm expecting 1 of Peru or Tucker to be moved. Im expecting Blues to play the Waiver game with the forwards

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I am convinced that the oilers used the Ceci trade as leverage to get us to give them more. Not thrilled we played that game, but hopefully it works out.

 

[HarryTaint97]

Lines will vary but something like

Neighbours - Thomas - Kyrou
Holloway - Buch - Saad
Bolduc - Schenn - Joseph
Texier - Faksa - Toropchenko
ex. Kapanen, Walker
Sunny likely to start on IR


Leddy - Parayko
Broberg/Suter - Faulk
Broberg/Suter - Kessel
ex. POJ, Perunovich

Binny
Hofer

You think these 2 moves get the gears turning on a bigger trade?

 

[Leaf Rocket]

This was fun ! I enjoyed it Always liked the blues so good for you guys

 

[Forsbergaura21]

First, congrats on the 2 new players!

Second, my question is:
Where do Blues fans see Holloway playing in the lineup?

You have 12 F already so where does he fit in ?

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

First, congrats on the 2 new players!

Second, my question is:
Where do Blues fans see Holloway playing in the lineup?

You have 12 F already so where does he fit in ?

2nd/3rd line LW. Potentially getting at shot as the 3C.

 

[SirPaste]

First, congrats on the 2 new players!

Second, my question is:
Where do Blues fans see Holloway playing in the lineup?

You have 12 F already so where does he fit in ?

Would imagine somewhere in the middle 6, might even get a chance as the 3C but time will tell if they plan on using him as a center or winger.

You think these 2 moves get the gears turning on a bigger trade?

I don't think so, I think it is likely one or both of Perunovich or Tucker is moved, might even just be put on waivers. A depth forward could also be on the move but I wouldn't expect a big trade at this point, the roster is probably pretty much set for this season anyways.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Don't like giving up Fischer, but whatever, still a good deal in totality.

Agreed. I think P Fischer has fairly good shot to become NHL d, but with Lindstein, Ralph, L Fischer, and Burns on the way (and Broberg too!), our pool of young LHD is suddenly fairly deep. We have accumulated so much young talent over the past 18 months that we can afford to deal some of the surplus in hopes of getting higher end talent. This was price we can afford to pay.

 

[Mogo]

Congratz Blues joining in on the beating of Oilers

 

[STLegend]

Lines will vary but something like

Neighbours - Thomas - Kyrou
Holloway - Buch - Saad
Bolduc - Schenn - Joseph
Texier - Faksa - Toropchenko
ex. Kapanen, Walker
Sunny likely to start on IR


Leddy - Parayko
Broberg/Suter - Faulk
Broberg/Suter - Kessel
ex. POJ, Perunovich

Binny
Hofer

Calm down, Holloway isn't playing with Buch, most likely will be on 4th line. Texier is a more proven top 9 choice at this point.

 

[Majorityof1]

Lines will vary but something like

Neighbours - Thomas - Kyrou
Holloway - Buch - Saad
Bolduc - Schenn - Joseph
Texier - Faksa - Toropchenko
ex. Kapanen, Walker
Sunny likely to start on IR


Leddy - Parayko
Broberg/Suter - Faulk
Broberg/Suter - Kessel
ex. POJ, Perunovich

Binny
Hofer

I'd swap Bolduc and Holloway. Bolduc has more offense at the point. He had same amount of points playing 13 less games than Holloway, and Holloway played with Draisaitl a good bit.I'd also try Holloway at C, maybe move Schenn to top 6 wing. Hope for a bounce back year from Schenn playing wing.

Neighbours-Thomas - Kyrou
Bolduc - Buchevich - Schenn
Saad -Holloway - Texier/Joseph
Texier/Joseph - Faksa - Torop

Camp battles and chemistry could change a lot. But we have guys who can move around as needed. That flexibility is nice. Only thing I don't like is needing Buch or Schenn as 2C.

 

[StLewis11]

I remember that Holloway is pretty good at winning faceoffs.

 

[Reality Czech]

Calm down, Holloway isn't playing with Buch, most likely will be on 4th line. Texier is a more proven top 9 choice at this point.

I'd expect the last 2nd line spot to go to Schenn or Bolduc, Holloway/Texier on 3rd line (hope one can stick as 3c) and Joseph to the 4th line. But there sure are a lot of different ways you could fill out the lines, that's for sure. Gonna be a ton of competition in camp this year.

 

[ds774622]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825888540456042849

Was he unsigned?

 

[Blanick]

Just woke up, all indications last night were correct. Blues tossed a couple Longshot throw ins to the Oilers for their trouble. Now get these boys to camp

 

[Xerloris]

Minus Krug and plus Suter and Broberg, our defense is infinitely better than last year.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I would think this probably eliminates the chance for Dvorsky to make the NHL roster, barring something crazy happening of course.

 

[ExtremeColdWeather]

Great news for the morning! Hope both guys do well with the team.

 

[PiggySmalls]

Most exciting thing the blues have done in a while. Certainly got everyone ready for camp to start.

 

[LGB]

Awesome to get both. At least one of these guys should be a quality piece for us when we’re ready to contend again.

 

[STL fan in MN]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825888540456042849

Was he unsigned?

Yes. He’s a college player so he won’t be signed until he turns pro.

Slightly disappointed to see him go. He had a very good freshman season at Notre Dame. I’d say better than 50/50 odds of making USA’s WJC team in December.

 

[pseudoswede]

The Oilers forum thread about this just cracked 4500 posts. I'm glad we're a smaller fan base; no way could I read through all of that.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

I would think this probably eliminates the chance for Dvorsky to make the NHL roster, barring something crazy happening of course.

That's probably the best thing for his development anyway. He needs time to cook playing against men in Springfield.