Dylan Holloway talks to Philip Broberg
Jeremy Rutherford and The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn: Yes, it’s time to discuss a potential contract extension. This time, Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg are involved. Contract comparability, current and future production, and fit all come into play. By the end of the 2025-26 season, the combined cost for both players is $6.87 million.
However, there is a problem. The pair’s next contracts will see that number skyrocket. How much more is some guesswork? On the other hand, double or more amounts are also possible. As of press time, Holloway has 63 points in 79 games. Broberg, meanwhile, has developed into a reliable top-four defenseman that Edmonton could now use.
Others would be seriously shocked to look at the analytical values (11+ million). Based on Holloway’s points, the actual value is $7-8 million. St. Louis currently sets the threshold for its players at $8.125 million. Will their salary be higher given the salary cap?
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As for Broberg, that’s interesting. The market value is closer to $9.5 to $10 million, while the actual value is closer to $7 million. Broberg pushes himself to get better and better. The results are alluring and eye-catching for anyone. Even with Colton Pareko injured, Broberg continues to improve. Doug Armstrong knew the checkbook had to be wide open.
Mike Matheson and Game Breakers
Eric Engels, Sportsnet: It’s surprising to see Mike Matheson perform as well as Montreal’s other game-wreckers this season. Even in a different role, Matheson is game-breaking in his own way. He turned ordinary drama into extraordinary drama.
The 32-year-old defender is surrounded by young talent and is constantly looking for ways to develop and help youngsters. Mentoring is one thing, but showing examples is an entirely different matter. Matheson provides these services and more on a game-by-game basis. Once he went through this change, he got better and better.
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Matheson is entering the final year of his contract, which will pay him $4.85 million in AAV. With salary cap dynamics changing, how much is he worth to Montreal? He worked, worked, and worked. Now, that makes it difficult to keep him, but even more painful to lose him. In short, Matheson is his own version of a game-breaker.
Without him, Montreal’s run could be broken.
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