What's St. Louis Blues Top Forward Dylan Holloway's Next Contract Look Like?
Dylan Holloway has been one of the St. Louis Blues' best forwards since he was claimed off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. In two seasons with the Blues, the 14th overall pick in 2020 has played 136 games wearing the Blues note; he's scored 114 points (36-48) in that time frame.
It's safe to say that general manager Doug Armstrong hit gold once he claimed Stan Bowman's mistake.
Holloway has been paid an average annual value of $2.29 million, and his contract expires at the end of the season. The pending restricted free agent has scored a total of 51 points (22-29) this season, as a top-six forward in the Blues' lineup.
The 14th overall pick has been an impact play, unafraid of hitting his opponents, adding 129 to his career totals in 2025-26.
Holloway plays a heavy game and will benefit from being an above 50+ point forward in the fourth-year of his NHL career.
The Blues want to reward Holloway, but first want to see him play a full 82-game season before giving him a long-term contract.
“Dylan Holloway has to prove to himself and the league that he’s an 82-game player to that level that he played at the end,” Armstrong said. “I think he is, but what I think is really irrelevant. It’s what he does. That’s just an honest answer, that we need consistent, 82-game play.”
What Does Dylan Holloway's Next Contract Look Like?
It sounds like GM Armstrong won't be prioritizing him until he plays a full 82-game season in the NHL. So he may have to settle for a short-term deal while continuing to provide stellar play that continues to place him in the top six.
His advanced metrics were decent, with 50.27 SF%, 53.16 SCF%, and 52.86 xG% according to Natural Stat Trick.
Bleedin' Blue believes that the Blues should lock Holloway down long-term.
It's best to give him a five to seven-year deal and make him a foundational piece of the roster. He will likely get around six million annually, giving the Blues a good piece at a relatively team-friendly price.
