The St Louis Blues opened their wallets, offering Philip Broberg $4.5 million and Holloway $2.3 million. The Oilers decided not to match either offer sheet, which means they're getting a second-round pick for Broberg and a third-rounder for Holloway as compensation. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhl/status/1825888460411977906'> </a></blockquote></div> The Oilers had initially offered Broberg a two-year deal at $1.1 million AAV, while Holloway was looking at a three-year deal around $1.05 million per year. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/andystrickland/status/1825883367826391253'> </a></blockquote></div> Given how much the Blues were willing to pay, it makes sense that Edmonton chose to walk away-those offers were just too high to match. Both guys were overpaid in their minds so it's understandable why they stepped back. It's a bittersweet move, as Broberg and Holloway were part of the core that helped get them get to the Stanley Cup Final. By letting them go and securing these draft picks, the team has gained some flexibility, which is crucial moving into future summer's. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1825885463455912029'> </a></blockquote></div> The draft picks could be valuable assets, and with the cap space freed up. It stings to say goodbye to Broberg and Holloway, the extra cap space acquired could set the team up for sustained success in the seasons to come and ensure their core remains in tact so the fountain of contention will remain open with room to grow.