By Jason Fink | April 7, 2026
As my freshman high school basketball coach used to say when we pushed him to the brink: “I’ve seen enough.”
In the case of Dylan Holloway, I’ve seen enough… in the best way possible. It’s time for the St. Louis Blues to lock him in long-term. Not long ago, some local pundits argued Holloway was a bridge-deal candidate due to durability concerns.
That conversation is over. Holloway hasn’t just answered those questions; he’s erased them. And if you’re looking for precedent, the Blues already showed their hand. They gave Philip Broberg a six-year, $48 million extension after acquiring him via offer sheet from Edmonton. Holloway came over in that same move, and he’s proven just as worthy of a long-term commitment.
Let’s rewind for a second. The Blues’ offer sheets for Holloway and Broberg came at the expense of an Edmonton team that, let’s be honest, treated defense like a group project where everyone assumes someone else is doing the work. (St. Louis thanks you, Stan Bowman.)
Since arriving in the Gateway City, Holloway has quietly become one of the most impactful forwards on the roster:
- 106 points in 130 games
- +32 rating
This season alone:
- 43 points in 53 games
- +11
Even that doesn’t fully capture his impact. He battled through a nagging ankle injury, returned too early, and had to be shut down again, a decision that, in hindsight, may have saved his season.
When Holloway returned on February 26th against the Seattle Kraken, he didn’t ease back in; he exploded with a hat trick and an assist in a 5-1 Blues victory. Days later, head coach Jim Montgomery made a move that may define the Blues’ future: pairing Holloway with Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud.
The result? Absolute dominance. “Sgt. Thomas’ Lonely Bluenotes Club Band” has outscored opponents 15–0 at 5-on-5 in 166 minutes since March 1st.
Here’s the production:
- Holloway: 17 GP | 8 G | 14 A | 22 PTS | +20
- Thomas: 16 GP | 10 G | 13 A | 23 PTS | +23
- Snuggerud: 17 GP | 7 G | 11 A | 18 PTS | +19
Combined: 63 points, +62
That’s not a hot streak, that’s a foundation.
I’ll be honest, I was open to moving Robert Thomas at the deadline if the return was massive. That looks ridiculous now. Thomas doesn’t just drive play; he elevates it. And for the first time in a while, he has the right pieces around him. Holloway brings speed, edge, and finishing ability. Snuggerud brings scoring instincts and confidence. Together? This line has the look of something sustainable.
- Thomas: 90–100 point ceiling
- Holloway & Snuggerud: 75–85 point potential
That’s a legitimate top line.
Simple: don’t overthink it. Extend Dylan Holloway. With the salary cap projected to exceed $100 million by 2026–27 and the Blues already near $94 million in commitments, the flexibility is coming. The timing works. And more importantly, the trajectory works. This isn’t a player you “wait and see” on anymore. This is a player you build around.
The Blues are suddenly staring at a much faster retool than expected. With more moves likely this summer and young talent pushing through the pipeline, locking in Holloway now ensures he’s part of what comes next. Because at this point?
We’ve all seen enough.
Jason Fink is a writer, husband, and dad of two based in St. Louis. A sports fan for over 40 years with a tremendous love for the St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals, he writes with the perspective of someone who’s lived every high and low. His work blends insight, storytelling, and the kind of opinions every fan has—but doesn’t always say out loud.
