The Edmonton Oilers could learn a thing or two from this. Especially considering that the prospect in question is none other than Philip Broberg. View the original article to see embedded media. Broberg was the first draft selection former Oilers GM Ken Holland made during his tenure in Edmonton.

The Edmonton Oilers’ loss appears to be the St. Louis Blues’ gain — at least so far this season. Former Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg is off to a hot start with the Blues.

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg talked about his early season performance so far. (Video courtesy of St. Louis Blues)

After Jordan Kyrou scored on the powerplay to bring the Blues within one, Broberg displayed his offensive instincts by activating down the backside of the play into the left-side faceoff dot, sliding into a shooting position, and ripping his wrist shot underneath the glove hand of Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer.