What If the Flames Had Signed Dylan Holloway? 

What a fascinating scenario to consider! The Battle of Alberta is already one of the most intense rivalries in the NHL, and the potential signing of Dylan Holloway by the Calgary Flames could have taken it to a whole new level. Imagine the Flames successfully poaching a young talent like Holloway from the Oilers! It would have not only strengthened Calgary's roster but also put immense pressure on Edmonton to respond.

Holloway has shown flashes of brilliance, and having him in a Flames jersey could have made them a legitimate threat in the Pacific Division. The ripple effects would have been significant. The Oilers would have faced a tough decision: match the offer sheet and stretch their salary cap even thinner or let a promising player walk to their biggest rival. Either way, it would have added a layer of drama to an already heated rivalry.

The Flames could have used Holloway as a key piece in their lineup, potentially shifting the balance of power in the division. It’s intriguing to think about how this could have impacted both teams' seasons and their Stanley Cup aspirations. The rivalry thrives on these kinds of storylines, and Holloway's hypothetical move would have stoked the flames even further.

What do you think? Would Holloway have thrived in Calgary, or do you believe he’s better suited for the Blues' system?