The Edmonton Oilers have granted permission to Philip Broberg and his camp to seek a trade for the young defenseman. This news comes from Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, who reported that there has been solid interest on that front.
Understand the #Oilers granted permission for Philip Broberg’s camp to seek a trade. Sounds like there has been solid interest on that front.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 5, 2023
Edmonton isn’t interested in getting a pick back, they’d like a player. So you’ll have to likely find a player in a similar situation.
The former 8th overall pick, who has played 10 games with the Edmonton Oilers so far this season, is a promising young defenseman with a lot of potential. However, it seems that the Oilers are willing to part ways with him in exchange for a player, rather than a pick.
This move by the Oilers is not entirely surprising, as they have been struggling defensively this season. That coupled with the fact that Broberg hasn’t been able to stay in the lineup. Broberg, who is just 22 years old, has shown flashes of brilliance in his limited NHL action, but he is still very much a work in progress.
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It remains to be seen what kind of player the Oilers are looking for in exchange for Broberg. They may be looking for a veteran defenseman who can help shore up their blue line, or perhaps a forward who can provide some scoring depth. Whatever the case may be, it’s clear that the Oilers will look to make a move to improve their team.
For Broberg, a trade could be a great opportunity to get more playing time and continue his development. While he has shown promise in his limited action with the Oilers, he is still very much a young player who needs more experience to reach his full potential. A trade to a team that is willing to give him more ice time could be just what he needs to take the next step in his career.
It will be interesting to see what kind of deal the Oilers can make for Broberg. With Broberg being such a young player, it seems likely that they will be able to find a suitable trade partner. The key will be finding a player who can help them improve their team in the short term, while also not sacrificing too much in the long term.