Another day gone, another day that center Ryan O'Reilly is still a restricted free agent without a contract as he continues his holdout. The 22-year-old and the Colorado Avalanche have yet to reach a new deal, but that has not prevented other teams from approaching GM Greg Sherman about a potential trade.
O'Reilly posted a career-best 18 goals and 37 assists for a total of 55 points in Colorado last season, but he has yet to agree to terms on a new deal with the team. He is seeking at least $4 million per year, but that number rises to $5 million in the event of a long-term deal.
With no progress made, suitors have lined up in recent days. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Sherman is seeking both a roster player and a top prospect in any potential deal.
Appearing on TSN Radio, Dreger also named the Toronto Maple Leafs as a team that would be very interested in acquiring O'Reilly. The team has the expiring contract of Phil Kessel to offer, so there is every chance that a deal could be made.
However, Toronto also has an excellent prospect in defenseman Jake Gardiner, and Dreger notes that it would "take a blockbuster" for the Ma ...
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