Sipu Jha
The Colorado Avalanche have established their footing in the NHL as one of the most prominent and dynamic teams of all time. Helmed by head coach Jared Bednar and superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, the team is now chasing the Stanley Cup. According to reports published by Fox News, the Colorado Avalanche is currently standing at rank 1 with 35-8-9 wins, regulation losses, and overtime/shootout losses, scoring a total of 79 points.However, speculations are doing the rounds that head coach Jared Bednar is reportedly planning to add Nashville Predators veteran Ryan O’Reilly to their roster ahead of the NHL’s March 6 trade deadline. This could happen as O’Reilly is seen to fit into the second or third line, due to strong defensive prowess that could help Colorado win during matches.
Colorado Avalanche eyeing to acquire veteran Ryan O’Reilly ahead of the NHL trade deadline
The Nashville Predators are actively exploring acquiring potential players to reshape their roster, and it has come to light that the team is eyeing acquiring veteran Ryan O’Reilly ahead of the NHL trade deadline. O’Reilly is considered one of the dynamic players of the Nashville Predators, and his style and approach towards the game align with the Avalanche’s strategy to win against their elite rivals.He played a vital role for the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup in 2019, demonstrating his potential during the finals that later went on to win the 7th game of the championship series that year.Recently, Ryan O’Reilly has scored the seventh hat trick of his career against the Colorado Avalanche, earning his team’s first three goals in the game, leading to a win in the match. Besides, this season, he has scored 18 goals and 33 assists for 51 points in 52 games for the Predators while averaging 20:07 of ice time per night.
According to PuckPedia, the veteran signed a 4-year, $18 million contract with the Nashville Predators, with a cap hit of $4.5 million per season. His contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season, making O’Reilly an Unrestricted Free Agent.Meanwhile, NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman shared in 32 Thoughts that the Predators are currently looking forward to trading Michael Bunting and Michael McCarron. Michael Bunting, in his third straight year with the team, has tallied 12 goals and 29 points this season, while Michael McCarron has posted 20 goals over three years alongside 439 hits and a strong 53.6% faceoff win rate.The Insider has also further highlighted Nashville’s market assessment for these veterans, which has sort of aligned with the ongoing rumors around Ryan O’Reilly and even Steven Stamkos, signaling their potential trade to other NHL teams soon.
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