The Edmonton Oilers aren’t planning on trading former top prospect Philip Broberg for a rental, says Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines. Friedman added that he thinks Broberg has been garnering plenty of interest thanks to his strong AHL play. The 22-year-old defenseman has one goal and 19 points in 29 games with the Bakersfield Condors this season. He’s also appeared in 10 NHL games, going without a point and recording a -2.
Broberg was originally selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, seeing his name called amidst a historic first round. But he’s one of just two players in that year’s Top 10 to not yet play in at least 100 NHL games. Broberg has managed just 79 appearances with the Oilers since making his NHL debut in 2021-22, scoring a measly two goals and 11 points in those outings. Scoring wasn’t Broberg’s strength before his NHL career, totaling just 21 points across 89 games in the SHL, but his performances in North America have still left a lot to be desired. Still, per Friedman, there are still teams interested in whether they can turn around Broberg’s career. With the Oilers not looking to move him for a rental, it’s likely that the team will still want a hardy return for their most recent Top 10 draftee.
Other notes from around the league:
- The Columbus Blue Jackets will be hosting the Detroit Red Wings as a part of the 2025 Stadium Series. The two teams will meet at Ohio Stadium on March 1st, hashing out the Michigan-Ohio rivalry at the home of Ohio State football. This will be Detroit’s fourth outdoor game, and Columbus’ first. The University of Michigan, where the star centerman of both Detroit (Dylan Larkin) and Columbus (Adam Fantilli) spent one season, has won their last three football games against Ohio State – which could be reason for faith for the visiting Red Wings.
- Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpää left the team’s Saturday night game early with an upper-body injury and didn’t return. The Stars are already missing Nils Lundkvist to injury, testing the team’s defensive depth. They have so far not had to rely on any AHL defensemen, though veteran Derrick Pouliot will likely be a go-to option if they need to fill a hole in the lineup.
Broberg to the Blue Jackets for Adam Boquist in a classic change of scenery deal that would help both teams. A swap of 8th overall picks in consecutive years. What is your opinion everyone?
Edmonton would pass. He has a 2.6m cap hit. Also Holland likes his big Defensemen. Boqvist is 6′ while Broberg is 6’4″ and a near league min cost