Golden opportunity for Kent Hughes: A decision has been made for the Oilers
The offer sheets made to two Oilers players might present a golden opportunity for Kent Hughes, and a decision has reportedly been made by Edmonton.
According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the offer made to Dylan Holloway is expected to be matched by Stan Bowman, and the Oilers don't need to complete a trade to do so.
Elliotte Friedman doesn't make statements without solid reasons, and he has reliable sources across the NHL, so his insight can be trusted.
This leaves Philip Broberg as the remaining player, and the Oilers will need to make room under the salary cap to match his offer of over $4 million per year.
This is where Kent Hughes can step in, as he is one of the few GMs with enough cap space to accommodate such a contract. Technically, the Oilers can match both offers, as teams can exceed the salary cap by 10% during the offseason.
However, the salary cap issue will still be a reality for the Oilers, and they could be vulnerable if they decide to match and then make moves afterward.
Kent Hughes pulled a similar maneuver with Sean Monahan and the Flames in 2022, and he could do it again this summer. This highlights the importance of maintaining cap flexibility, something Hughes manages well.
Source: Gonordiques.comOffre hostile de STL pour Dylan Holloway: les Oilers auraient pris une décision
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