A handful of offer sheets have been tendered in the NHL since the 2006 lockout. Were they smart moves by the teams that did them?
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
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July 6, 2007: Edmonton Oilers tender offer sheet to Buffalo Sabres RFA Thomas Vanek
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July 26, 2007: Edmonton Oilers tender offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks RFA Dustin Penner
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July 1, 2008: Vancouver Canucks tender offer sheet to St. Louis Blues RFA David Backes
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July 8, 2008: St. Louis Blues tender offer sheet to Vancouver Canucks RFA Steve Bernier
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July 9, 2010: San Jose Sharks tender offer sheet to Chicago Blackhawks RFA Niklas Hjalmarsson
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July 18, 2012: Philadelphia Flyers tender offer sheet to Nashville Predators RFA Shea Weber
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Feb. 28, 2013: Calgary Flames tender offer sheet to Colorado Avalanche RFA Ryan O'Reilly
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July 1, 2019: Montreal Canadiens tender offer sheet to Carolina Hurricanes RFA Sebastian Aho
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Aug. 28, 2021: Carolina Hurricanes tender offer sheet to Montreal Canadiens RFA Jesperi Kotkaniemi
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Aug. 13, 2024: St. Louis Blues tender offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway
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