The Edmonton Oilers have decided to let Phillip Broberg and Dylan Holloway go, opting not to match the <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=416439' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'> offer sheets</a> from the St. Louis Blues. GM <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Bowman' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Stan Bowman</a> explained the reasoning behind this move earlier today and was relayed by Gene Principe. <q> We took our time and explored all our options but ultimately decided not to match. This was a business decision, both short and long-term, and we felt this was the best move as we head into training camp. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/geneprincipe/status/1825942627176608196'> </a></blockquote></div> In return, the Oilers will receive a second-round compensation pick for Broberg, a third-round pick for Holloway, and an additional 2028 third-rounder they acquired from the Blues for prospect Paul Fischer, currently a defenseman at Notre Dame. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/stlouisblues/status/1825888540456042849'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/sellishockey/status/1825898365059465583'> </a></blockquote></div> It's clear the Oilers are playing the long game. They're focused on another run at the Stanley Cup while ensuring they have the flexibility to make important moves down the road. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/marklazerus/status/1825894222114816065'> </a></blockquote></div> Losing Broberg and Holloway stings as both were key cogs in their run to the Stanley Cup Final and have great potential to be mainstays in the NHL. Broberg, the 8th overall pick in 2019, is a 6'4 defenseman with impressive mobility. Over three seasons with the Oilers, he's played 81 games, recording 13 points while averaging just under 13 minutes of ice time. Holloway, the 14th overall pick from 2020, has 89 NHL games and 18 points to his name. He's been shuttling between the NHL and AHL with Bakersfield, and while his numbers aren't eye-popping yet, the Blues clearly see potential in him. Though it's hard to part with young talent, the Oilers are making decisions that should keep them competitive now while setting them up for future success.