Holloway wants to stay with Blues long-term

It’s been virtually two years since Dylan Holloway joined the St. Louis Blues organizationthe goal of a double provide sheet – alongside with Philip Broberg – that shocked the hockey world.

The contract Holloway signed as a part of that deal ran by way of the 2025-26 season, making the ahead a restricted free agent once more this summer season. But he does not anticipate the identical fireworks as his final RFA expertise in 2024.

“Pretty different,” Holloway mentioned. “It was kind of wild two years ago. But obviously I’m very grateful to be a Blue and I want to be a Blue for a long time.”

As for what that subsequent contract may appear like, the 24-year-old is leaving it to his company and the Blues entrance workplace.

Holloway has recorded 114 factors (48g, 66a), a +34 ranking and 10 game-winning targets in 136 video games since becoming a member of St. Louis. He’s been one of many crew’s best forwards however has additionally dealt with accidents and inconsistency.

This yr Holloway had 17 factors (8g, 9a) in his first 34 video games. Following the break, he accrued 34 factors (14g, 20a) within the ultimate 25 video games as he teamed up with Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud to type one of many top-performing traces within the NHL.

“Dylan Holloway didn’t start the year where he ended it,” mentioned Doug Armstrong after the season. “So Dylan Holloway has to prove to himself and the League that he’s an 82-game player at that level he played at the end. I think he is. But what I think is really irrelevant; it’s what he does.”

While the small print get labored out, one factor is obvious on either side: St. Louis likes Holloway, and Holloway likes St. Louis.

“It’s exciting, but it’s kind of out of my hands now – it’s up to my agent, Army and [Alexander Steen],” Holloway mentioned. “But I want to be a Blue for a long time and I’m confident that we can get something done.”