Full Breakdown
Blues Secure Dylan Holloway with Five-Year, $38.75 Million Extension
5/2/2026, 9:59:59 AM
Contract Details
Blues President and GM Doug Armstrong announced a five-year, $38.75 million extension for forward Dylan Holloway, an AAV of $7.75 million. The deal runs through 2030-31, includes a 20-team no-trade clause in Year 4 and a 15-team clause in Year 5, and counts against the cap each season.
Background
Holloway, the 14th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, joined St. Louis after the Blues submitted a two-year offer sheet on Aug. 13, 2024, which Edmonton did not match. He recorded 26 goals, 37 assists and 63 points in 77 games in 2024-25, then posted 22 goals and 51 points in 59 games, second on the club.
Key Figures
- Dylan Holloway – 24-year-old forward, Calgary native.
- Doug Armstrong – Blues President and GM.
- Alexander Steen – GM-in-waiting.
- Edmonton Oilers – Original drafting team that declined the offer sheet.
- Philip Broberg – Former Oilers acquisition, signed to a six-year, $48 million deal.
Statistics
Career: 225 games, 57 goals, 75 assists, 132 points. With St. Louis (136 games): 48 goals, 114 points, +34 rating. In 2024-25: 22 goals, 51 points, +26 rating over the final 25 games. Playoffs: 7 points (5-G, 2-A) in 26 games; added 5 goals, 7 points for Edmonton in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
Official Statements
Armstrong said the extension is one of his final moves before handing the GM role to Steen, emphasizing the need to lock in a scorer for the rebuild. Holloway called the deal “wild” after his earlier offer-sheet experience and said he wants to stay a “Blue” long term.
Criticism
Analysts note that a $7.75 million AAV for a forward comes as the Blues missed the playoffs, raising concerns about cap flexibility and the ability to address other roster needs. No-trade clauses also spark debate over future control.
Conflicting Reports
Sources differ on Holloway’s age at signing—some list him as 24, others as 25 (turning 25 in September 2026). No public comment has clarified the discrepancy.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Pretty different,” — Dylan Holloway
- “It was kind of wild two years ago. But obviously I'm very thankful to be a Blue and I want to be a Blue for a long time.” — Dylan Holloway
- “Getting him signed was one of Armstrong's final big tasks before turning the job over to GM-in-waiting Alexander Steen.” — Associated Press
- “His new contract also includes a 20-team no-trade list in his fourth year and a 15-team no trade list in his final season, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.” — TSN
What’s Next
Armstrong will step down after the season, leaving Steen to guide a roster that now includes Holloway under a long-term deal. The club may use the extra first-round pick from the Brayden Schenn trade to add depth while monitoring cap space ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
