BREAKING NEWS: St. Louis Blues Left wing Dylan Holloway is the odd man out for the St. Louis Blues now with Edmonton Oilers also sent a Shocking message to St. Louis Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery and the Entire St. Louis Blues Team Concerning his…….see more

In a dramatic turn of events, Dylan Holloway, the young and talented left wing who recently joined the St. Louis Blues, is officially on his way back to the Edmonton Oilers, after what sources are calling a “mutual separation” with the Blues organization.

Multiple insiders confirm that Holloway, who struggled to secure a permanent role in St. Louis’ top six forward group, has now been traded or reassigned back to Edmonton, and in a surprise twist, issued a stunning message aimed directly at Blues head coach Jim Montgomery and the rest of the team.

“I gave everything I had, but sometimes the fit just isn’t there,” Holloway reportedly said. “I wish the best for the guys in that locker room — but I know who believed in me, and who didn’t.”

An Unexpected Departure

Holloway, 23, arrived in St. Louis with high expectations after being acquired in what was seen as a youth-focused trade designed to add speed and scoring depth to the Blues’ forward corps. But despite showing flashes of promise in training camp and early preseason action, he failed to lock down a regular role.

Head coach Jim Montgomery had spoken highly of Holloway’s potential but was reportedly frustrated with his inconsistency in the defensive zone and his inability to adapt to the Blues’ system.

“We hoped Dylan would find his rhythm here,” Montgomery said in a brief statement. “Unfortunately, it didn’t come together the way we’d hoped. We wish him the best moving forward.”

A Message Heard Loud and Clear

Following the announcement of his departure, Holloway took to social media with a now-viral post that many are calling a not-so-subtle shot at the Blues coaching staff:

“Bet on yourself. Even when others don’t.”

Sources close to Holloway say the young forward felt “marginalized” and “underutilized” in St. Louis, and that he’s eager to return to Edmonton, where he believes he’ll have a fresh opportunity to prove himself — especially under a system more familiar with his playing style.

What This Means for Both Teams

For the St. Louis Blues, Holloway’s exit highlights a broader identity question: Can the team effectively integrate young talent into its veteran-heavy core? And will this signal hesitation for other young players seeking roles in Montgomery’s system?

For the Edmonton Oilers, this could be a potential win — a reunion with a player they developed and who still holds top-six upside if given consistent minutes and confidence from the coaching staff.

Fan Reaction: Divided

Blues fans are divided over the news. Some believe Holloway wasn’t ready for the pressure of a new system, while others question whether the coaching staff gave him a fair shot.

Oilers fans, on the other hand, appear optimistic, with one fan tweeting: “Welcome home, Holloway. Let’s do this the right way this time.”