St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Blues have committed Dylan Holloway to a five-year contract extension worth $38.75 million, cementing his place with the club through the 2030-31 season. The agreement, announced Friday, carries an annual cap hit of $7.75 million.
Holloway, 24, was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st. His recent performance, particularly following the Olympic break, showcased a significant uptick in production. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded 22 goals and 51 points in 59 games. This past season, his +26 rating after the break led the league, and he ranked among the top scorers in that span with 14 goals and 34 points in his final 25 contests.
Financial Commitment and Player Status
The new deal represents a substantial raise for Holloway, who was on a two-year, $4.58 million contract with an annual cap hit of $2.29 million. The extension makes him a core piece of the Blues' forward group, moving him from his previous status as a restricted free agent. The contract also includes trade restrictions – a 20-team no-trade list in the fourth year and a 15-team no-trade list in the final season.
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Holloway's St. Louis Tenure
Holloway arrived in St. Louis via an offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers in 2024, a move the Oilers ultimately declined to match. Since joining the Blues, he has accumulated 48 goals and 114 points in 136 games. His previous NHL experience includes nine goals and 18 points across 89 games with the Oilers.
Production and Potential
"He's firmly established himself as a great top-six option, and he should continue to serve in that capacity for the entirety of his new contract."
This assessment points to the organization's belief in Holloway's sustained impact. His overall NHL totals stand at 57 goals and 75 assists over 225 career games with both the Oilers and Blues. His performance in the 2024-25 season, where he posted 26 goals and 63 points in 77 games, further solidified his role.
Club's Contract Strategy
The Blues have demonstrated a pattern of securing key players to long-term deals. This move with Holloway follows similar strategies with Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, who both received eight-year extensions. Pavel Buchnevich was also extended with time remaining on his previous contract. The Blues' management, particularly general manager Doug Armstrong, appears to favor locking up talent ahead of unrestricted free agency, as seen in previous extensions for players like Alexey Toropchenko and Oskar Sundqvist. Holloway himself had indicated a willingness to sign a long-term extension, as noted in team articles prior to the announcement.
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