Philip Broberg

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Philip Broberg
Broberg during stoppage vs. Predators.jpg
Broberg in 2024
Born (2001-06-25) 25 June 2001 (age 23)
Örebro, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
St. Louis Blues
Skellefteå AIK
Edmonton Oilers
NHL draft 8th overall, 2019
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2018present

Philip Broberg (born 25 June 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] He was drafted eighth overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. [2]

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Playing career

Broberg originally played as a youth within the Örebro HK organization before moving to continue in the J20 SuperElit with AIK during the 2017–18 season. As a 17-year-old, he made his professional debut in the HockeyAllsvenskan with AIK in the 2018–19 season. Showing both defensive and offensive instincts, Broberg appeared in 41 games in the regular season posting 2 goals and 9 points.

With AIK remaining in the Allsvenskan after qualification, Broberg secured a move to the top-flight Swedish Hockey League, agreeing to a one-year contract with Skellefteå AIK on 17 May 2019. [3]

On 21 June 2019, Broberg was drafted 8th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers on 4 July 2019. [4] Approaching the 2019–20 season, Broberg announced he would remain in Sweden to play in the SHL with Skellefteå AIK to continue his development. [5]

Broberg was included on the Oilers roster for Phase 4 of the NHL's return to play after Mike Green opted out, joining the team for the Stanley Cup qualifiers. [6] Following Edmonton's elimination, Broberg was returned to Skellefteå on loan until the start of the 2020–21 NHL season. [7]

With the NHL season delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, Broberg remained with Skellefteå for the duration of the 2020–21 season, he recorded 3 goals and 13 points in 44 regular season games before making his post-season debut with Skellefteå going scoreless in 12 games. On 3 May 2021, he was returned to the Oilers, assigned to the club's taxi squad nearing the completion of the regular season. [8]

Broberg started the 2021–22 season with the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers' AHL affiliate. He played his first NHL game on 20 November 2021 against the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring an assist in the Oilers' 5–2 home victory. [9] He played 23 games for the Oilers in the regular season, notably scoring his first NHL goal in the second half of the season following improvements under new coach Jay Woodcroft. [10] He also appeared in one Stanley Cup playoff game, as part of the Oilers' deep run to the Western Conference Final. [11]

On August 13, 2024, Broberg was tendered an offer sheet from the St. Louis Blues for 2 years and $4.58M per year. [12] The Oilers declined to match the offer, so on August 20, he was officially signed by the Blues. A second-round pick was awarded to the Oilers as compensation. [13]

Career statistics

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Czech Republic
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Sweden

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 Örebro HK J20 150220
2017–18 AIK J202367136
2018–19AIKJ208268830110
2018–19 AIK Allsv 4127914
2019–20 Skellefteå AIK SHL 451786
2020–21 Skellefteå AIKSHL443101310120002
2021–22 Bakersfield Condors AHL 31419231840110
2021–22 Edmonton Oilers NHL 23123810000
2022–23 Bakersfield CondorsAHL72240
2022–23 Edmonton OilersNHL46178290004
2023–24 Edmonton OilersNHL120220102130
2023–24 Bakersfield CondorsAHL49533381620110
2024–25 St. Louis Blues NHL688212916102130
SHL totals894172116120002
NHL totals14910324226202134

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 Sweden U17 8th50004
2018 Sweden HG18 Silver medal icon.svg53144
2019 Sweden WJC 5th40110
2019 Sweden U18 Gold medal icon.svg72466
2020 SwedenWJCBronze medal icon.svg71014
2021 SwedenWJC5th40330
Junior totals32691518

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
International
World U18 Championship – Best Defenceman 2019 [14]
World U18 Championship – Media All-Star Team2019

References

  1. "Blues acquire Broberg, Holloway from Oilers | St. Louis Blues".
  2. "Ken Holland puts himself on the hot seat as Oilers select Swedish D Philip Broberg". Edmonton Journal. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  3. "Welcome, Philip Broberg!" (in Swedish). Skellefteå AIK. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  4. "Oilers sign Philip Broberg to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  5. "Oilers' Broberg to play in SHL this season". The Sports Network. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  6. TSN ca Staff (2020-07-22). "Philip Broberg to be part of Oilers' bubble roster - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  7. "Oilers loan defenceman Philip Broberg to Skelleftea AIK in SHL - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  8. Edmonton Oilers (3 May 2021). "Oilers roster moves". Twitter . Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  9. "McDavid extends point streak to 17, Oilers defeat Blackhawks". Edmonton Oilers. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  10. Mitchell, Allan (May 2, 2022). "Oilers regular season report card for 2021-22". The Athletic . Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  11. Spector, Mark (June 7, 2022). "Despite disappointing exit, Oilers learn valuable lessons from Avalanche". Sportsnet . Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  12. "Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers' Broberg and Holloway". Sportsnet . August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  13. "Blues acquire Broberg, Holloway from Oilers". August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  14. Aykroyd, Lucas (April 28, 2019). "Caufield Named MVP". iihf.com. IIHF. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Edmonton Oilers first round draft pick
2019
Succeeded by