Ryan O’Reilly to Sabres in 5-Player Trade: Latest Details and Reaction

June 26th, 2015 by Mike Chiari Leave a reply »

Just minutes before selecting potential superstar center Jack Eichel with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2015 NHL draft, the Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Ryan O'Reilly in a blockbuster trade with the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Buffalo will send defenseman Nikita Zadorov, forwards Mikhail Grigorenko and J.T. Compher and the No. 31 overall pick in the 2015 draft to the Avs in exchange for O'Reilly and forward Jamie McGinn.

Buffalo also acquired goalie Robin Lehner and forward David Legwand from the Ottawa Senators earlier in the day for the No. 21 selection, and bringing in O'Reilly is a move that could make the Sabres competitive more quickly than most initially thought, per John Vogl of the Buffalo News:

According to NBC Sports PR, analyst Pierre McGuire feels as though the group of players acquired by Buffalo Friday makes it an instant factor:

O'Reilly has been the subject of trade talks for quite some time, as he is set to hit free agency following the 2015-16 campaign, but that didn't stop the Sabres from pursuing the 24-year-old center, who is co ...

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