Limited to 62 NHL games, the Swedish defenseman has only collected the 11 points, including two goals, and the Oilers organization is questioning what it will do with its young prospect.
In a recent article on The Athletic, analyst Allan Mitchell stated that the Oilers should be in buying mode next season, and Broberg might be one of the promising Oilers' prospects to be let go.
In short, the Oilers' defenseman could be a prime target for a team looking for promising young defensemen. Given that Broberg is only 22 years old, he still has some market value.
It's clear that Broberg would be an excellent acquisition for Kent Hughes, but the needs of the Canadiens on defense must also be considered. With all the quality young defensemen like Guhle, Xhekaj, Harris, Barron, and not to forget Mailloux, Hutson, and Reinbacher, it would be surprising if the Canadiens' leadership is interested in the young Swedish defenseman.
That said, Broberg might be in high demand by the trade deadline, but Ken Holland will need to ensure he finds the right dance partner for a potential trade.
