Sabres among teams eyeing O'Reilly?
TheFourthPeriod.com

The Buffalo Sabres are among the teams believed to be interested in Colorado Avalanche restricted free agent center Ryan O'Reilly.

O'Reilly, 21, is still without a contract and the Avs have started to seriously explore the possibility of trading him.

The price tag, however, is steep, as Colorado GM Greg Sherman is asking for a top-six forward and a top prospect in exchange for O'Reilly.

It's unclear how serious talks between the Sabres and Avs have gotten, and it's uncertain what Buffalo GM Darcy Regier is willing to give up, however he does not appear interested in parting with the likes of Mikhail Grigorenko, Cody Hodgson or Tyler Ennis, while though Marcus Foligno could be someone Colorado takes a look at.

The Sabres, currently 12th in the Eastern Conference, would like to upgrade their roster, as Regier has been shopping for a top-six forward since the season started.

Several other teams, though, are also eyeing O'Reilly, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets.

O'Reilly is looking for a five-year contract worth around $5 million per season

They don't know Darcy very well do they. He won't move Ennis the midget but they may look at moving Foligno? This guy that wrote this article is smoking bad stuff.
- SABRES 89

I thought the same thing. I don't see them moving Foligno. I think they'd move Ennis first. Foligno is the reason they felt comfortable with trading Kassian. I don't see them moving him too.

I thought the same thing. I don't see them moving Foligno. I think they'd move Ennis first. Foligno is the reason they felt comfortable with trading Kassian. I don't see them moving him too.
- HonkFortheGoose

This guy is on crack if he thinks Darcy is going to make this deal, Homer mentioned they are interested but that's it. I'm sure a lot of teams are interested however the Sabres won't rip the team apart for him, others might but Darcy won't.

I thought the same thing. I don't see them moving Foligno. I think they'd move Ennis first. Foligno is the reason they felt comfortable with trading Kassian. I don't see them moving him too.
- HonkFortheGoose

I want O'Reilly here bad he is younger version of a Chris Drury type but I would not deal Foligno but Ennis I would move to aquire ROR.

Interesting interview with Doug Mclean today on WGR. Said biggest disappointments have been Myers, Miller and Ehrhoff and Lindy Ruff is a top 5 NHL coach
- sbroads24

meh.

he says stuff on toronto radio to stir things up, then when on bflo station today and pressed by howard/jeremy on what he said he back peddles... typical...

I want O'Reilly here bad he is younger version of a Chris Drury type but I would not deal Foligno but Ennis I would move to aquire ROR.
- sabresfandan

That's the same way I feel about it. I think Foligno would be a good fit to play with O'Reilly.

That's the same way I feel about it. I think Foligno would be a good fit to play with O'Reilly.
- HonkFortheGoose

Agree 100%, I was thinking of a Stafford-O'Reilly-Foligno line and yes I know Stafford looks awful but until we can unload him gotta try something else out.

That's the same way I feel about it. I think Foligno would be a good fit to play with O'Reilly.
- HonkFortheGoose

Ennis and McNabb would do it, I would think. O'Reilly is no savior so it's not like we need to give up a ton for him. This 1 time a may agree with Darcy, I like O'Reilly but not enough to move Foligno and McNabb or something like that.

Ennis has a .66 ppg average, O'Reilly is running at .45, and taking out last year he is at .33. He's also unsigned and hasn't played in the league in several months now. Ennis straight up for O'Reilly would be risky - throwing in Psysk or McNabb on top would be a poor bet.

I'm all for improving the team and would like to see O'Reilly suit up for the Sabres, but that would be a desperation trade and I feel we might end up being disappointed in what we got back this year.
- nfph

Well put!
I think O'Reilly could fit in here very well
But I'm not trading Ennis + for him
And I really like how Ennis is developing...
I'd rather move Ennis or Grigorenko to the wing
Stafford + Girgensons for O'Reilly +
That'd give us four quality centers and I like what O'Reilly is NOW as opposed to what Girgensons might be 3-4 years from now

Ennis and McNabb would do it, I would think. O'Reilly is no savior so it's not like we need to give up a ton for him. This 1 time a may agree with Darcy, I like O'Reilly but not enough to move Foligno and McNabb or something like that.
- SABRES 89

Agree 89 I think Ennis and McNabb or Pysyk gets it done.

Ennis and McNabb would do it, I would think. O'Reilly is no savior so it's not like we need to give up a ton for him. This 1 time a may agree with Darcy, I like O'Reilly but not enough to move Foligno and McNabb or something like that.
- SABRES 89

I don't like him enough to give up either McNabb or Foligno. Let alone a combination. I'm cool with Ennis being moved for him. They can have Brennan too. I think that could work. Ennis, Brennan and a 2nd.

I want O'Reilly here bad he is younger version of a Chris Drury type but I would not deal Foligno but Ennis I would move to aquire ROR.
- sabresfandan

Shhhhhhhhh.. Stafford is a top six player!!

Well put!
I think O'Reilly could fit in here very well
But I'm not trading Ennis + for him
And I really like how Ennis is developing...
I'd rather move Ennis or Grigorenko to the wing
Stafford + Girgensons for O'Reilly +
That'd give us four quality centers and I like what O'Reilly is NOW as opposed to what Girgensons might be 3-4 years from now
- jdfitz77

They moved up in the draft to get Girgensons. He's not getting traded. That's not how Darcy works.

I don't like him enough to give up either McNabb or Foligno. Let alone a combination. I'm cool with Ennis being moved for him. They can have Brennan too. I think that could work. Ennis, Brennan and a 2nd.
- HonkFortheGoose

you won't get him unless Ennis is in the deal and maybe McNabb, Darcy won't overpay for him because another GM will. You have to give up something to get something.

Well put!
I think O'Reilly could fit in here very well
But I'm not trading Ennis + for him
And I really like how Ennis is developing...
I'd rather move Ennis or Grigorenko to the wing
Stafford + Girgensons for O'Reilly +
That'd give us four quality centers and I like what O'Reilly is NOW as opposed to what Girgensons might be 3-4 years from now
- jdfitz77

Ennis is to small we need bigger and stronger up the middle

Ennis and McNabb would do it, I would think. O'Reilly is no savior so it's not like we need to give up a ton for him. This 1 time a may agree with Darcy, I like O'Reilly but not enough to move Foligno and McNabb or something like that.
- SABRES 89

Dave Pagnotta of thefourthperiod.com is a legit source IMO they hardly ever have sabres rumors and Homer said today we are involved in this so lets hope Darcy somehow finds a way to get it done.

Ennis is to small we need bigger and stronger up the middle
- SABRES 89

I like 19 more than 63, insert O'Reilly's size and skill in 63's spot and we'd be fine at center.

Agree 89 I think Ennis and McNabb or Pysyk gets it done.
- sabresfandan

This would be a trickey trade, you got a guy that's really 1 good season and now wants 5 mill? I know he's going to be a good player I think a Drury type but we don't know for sure. To give a boat load for him is a mistake but like I said another GM will.

you won't get him unless Ennis is in the deal and maybe McNabb, Darcy won't overpay for him because another GM will. You have to give up something to get something.
- SABRES 89

Giving up Ennis alone should be enough honestly. Based on stats and everything, Ennis has been a more productive player in his career.

That being said, I'm still willing to give them Ennis and Brennan, but if I had my choice, I wouldn't give up Pysyk, McNabb or Girgensons. I just don't think he's worth that much to give up the farm for him.

This would be a trickey trade, you got a guy that's really 1 good season and now wants 5 mill? I know he's going to be a good player I think a Drury type but we don't know for sure. To give a boat load for him is a mistake but like I said another GM will.
- SABRES 89

You have to give to get though sometimes you have to overpay to get a guy you really want.

Giving up Ennis alone should be enough honestly. Based on stats and everything, Ennis has been a more productive player in his career.

That being said, I'm still willing to give them Ennis and Brennan, but if I had my choice, I wouldn't give up Pysyk, McNabb or Girgensons. I just don't think he's worth that much to give up the farm for him.
- HonkFortheGoose

I wouldn't part with Girgensons either and I really don't wanna see McNabb moved I like his future quite a bit but I'd be open to moving Pysyk with Ennis.

You have to give to get though sometimes you have to overpay to get a guy you really want.
- sabresfandan

That is true however you don't know how bad they want him.

This would be a trickey trade, you got a guy that's really 1 good season and now wants 5 mill? I know he's going to be a good player I think a Drury type but we don't know for sure. To give a boat load for him is a mistake but like I said another GM will.
- SABRES 89

This is the part that scares me. The fact that he was so quick to make the jump to Russia and sign a 2 year deal to basically use that as a way to voice his disgust over the situation with his contract here is a bit discerning.

Who's to say that when he needs his next deal he isn't just as squirrelly about the whole thing?

Ennis makes less and has a higher ppg average. Why should O'Reilly get paid more?

Giving up Ennis alone should be enough honestly. Based on stats and everything, Ennis has been a more productive player in his career.

That being said, I'm still willing to give them Ennis and Brennan, but if I had my choice, I wouldn't give up Pysyk, McNabb or Girgensons. I just don't think he's worth that much to give up the farm for him.
- HonkFortheGoose

Yea unless you add a low round pick and another player, you won't get him for Ennis alone. Atleast not with other GM's involved.

That is true however you don't know how bad they want him.
- SABRES 89

Darcy would have to be down right silly not to want a 23 yr old version of a Drury/Peca type center.

I wouldn't part with Girgensons either and I really don't wanna see McNabb moved I like his future quite a bit but I'd be open to moving Pysyk with Ennis.
- sabresfandan

Pysyk is going to have a good career. I just have a feeling about him. He's a very smooth skater and plays very well defensively. He's got a great first pass and has good chemistry with McNabb. If you don't want to move McNabb, you don't want to move Pysyk either.