The St. Louis Blues signed Philip Broberg this summer hoping he could provide a boost to their defensive group. The Blues lost Torey Krug to injury before the season began, so the blueline was in need of a spark. So far, Broberg has provided that spark on both ends of the ice. It’s certainly a fantastic run for the former top-10 pick. But it’s no surprise to teammate Dylan Holloway.
Holloway signed with the Blues alongside Broberg this summer. The two signed offer sheets as restricted free agents. The Edmonton Oilers declined to match those offer sheets, allowing St. Louis to sign the two young players. So far, it’s worked out well.
Holloway has a goal and two points in his first six games with St. Louis. Broberg, however, has already set records. He is in a tie atop the leaderboard for points among Blues skaters. The defender has a goal and six points so far. He is the first defenseman in team history to record a point in each of his first six games with the franchise…