What is the history of offer sheets in the NHL since 2006? Is it a good idea to offer them, and have teams made the right decision when these offers have been tendered? Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Shea Weber [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4NTQ3MzkwODc2MDM0MzU1/usatsi_13878726_168400847_lowres.jpg] Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Shea Weber On Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues tendered two offer sheets to players from the Edmonton Oilers – Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. It was the first time a team targeted two players at once, doubling the possible hit to the Oilers and the risk to St. Louis. Edmonton was susceptible to the move, but the strategy surprised, given the rarity of how often teams employ this tactic under the collective bargaining agreement. NHL offer sheets are rare, but they do happen. It doesn't always work, either. The history of offer sheets shows a strong trend toward teams matching them. Those that don't may gain assets but haven't secured a true game-changer. Sept. 12, 2006: Philadelphia Flyers tender offer sheet to Vancouver Canucks RFA Ryan Kesler * undefined * undefined July 6, 2007: Edmonton Oilers tender offer sheet to Buffalo Sabres RFA Thomas Vanek * undefined * undefined July 26, 2007: Edmonton Oilers tender offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks RFA Dustin Penner * undefined * undefined July 1, 2008: Vancouver Canucks tender offer sheet to St. Louis Blues RFA David Backes * undefined * undefined July 8, 2008: St. Louis Blues tender offer sheet to Vancouver Canucks RFA Steve Bernier * undefined * undefined July 9, 2010: San Jose Sharks tender offer sheet to Chicago Blackhawks RFA Niklas Hjalmarsson * undefined * undefined July 18, 2012: Philadelphia Flyers tender offer sheet to Nashville Predators RFA Shea Weber * undefined * undefined Feb. 28, 2013: Calgary Flames tender offer sheet to Colorado Avalanche RFA Ryan O'Reilly * undefined * undefined July 1, 2019: Montreal Canadiens tender offer sheet to Carolina Hurricanes RFA Sebastian Aho * undefined * undefined Aug. 28, 2021: Carolina Hurricanes tender offer sheet to Montreal Canadiens RFA Jesperi Kotkaniemi * undefined * undefined Aug. 13, 2024: St. Louis Blues tender offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway * undefined * undefined Get the latest news and trending stories right to your inbox by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [https://info.thehockeynews.com/mail/microsites/951/1/gTeQVf?_gl=1*ustlbj*_ga*NjkyMzUxMy4xNjYzNjIwMzQ3*_ga_PK63FB1PME*MTcxMzUwOTExNi40NDguMS4xNzEzNTA5MjA5LjU5LjAuMA..]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or by visiting our forum [https://thehockeynews.rtb.io/THNHOME/posts].
