GirardSpinorama
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- Aug 20, 2004
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Holloway could get way more than a 2nd if he cements himself as a NHL player.This entire situation is an example of how inefficient offer sheets are for everybody.
The problem is that a trade was probably never possible, because if you're St.Louis you tip off Edmonton. Or, you pay a 1st+ for Broberg.
Ultimately, by leveraging salary cap, St.Louis got Broberg, Holloway, and a 5th for a 2nd, three 3rds, and a C prospect. Edmonton would never have accepted Broberg+Holloway for those picks in a trade back in July. So it comes down to whether the extra cap St.Louis spent was worth the discount from whatever price they would have had to pay for Broberg.
If Holloway wasn't their primary target, they could possibly flip him next year to recoup some of those picks. If he has a decent season and cements himself as an NHL, they can get a 2nd or a few 3rd round picks for him.
Alex Newhook, who imo is a lessor asset due to being a small winger vs. a big PF, got a late first and an early 2nd. Holloway for a future 3rd is unacceptable. Oilers should have just traded him for the newhook package during the draft.