The Colorado Avalanche are off to a slow start this season and look set to trade away one of their best players in center Ryan O'Reilly.
According to TSN.ca, the restricted free agent has failed to reach an agreement with the club on a new contract, paving the way for a potential midseason trade:
Speaking on Insider Trading on Tuesday night, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger said that according to sources, the Avalanche have already started trade discussions with Eastern Conference teams. "One team told me earlier that the expected return is a roster player and a top prospect.," Dreger said.
With trade discussion rumored to be in progress, below we'll break down what makes Ryan O'Reilly such a coveted center.
Youth Factor
O'Reilly is only 22 years old and seemingly has a long career ahead of him. Obviously, that's something that interests a lot of teams around the league.
But youth alone isn't enough to sell a team on a player. It's what O'Reilly has accomplished already during his brief amount of time in the league that's impressed some general managers around the NHL. With th ...
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NHL Trade Rumors: Breaking Down What Makes Ryan O’Reilly a Coveted Center
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