The Avs have an opportunity to match the offer sheet and get O'Reilly in uniform this season. O'Reilly is more known for his two way game but did manage 55 points in 81 games last season. With the Avs deep down the middle again, we'll need to stay tuned to see how this shakes out. Given the Flames' weakness at center, O'Reilly could have more value if the Avs do not match.
Ryan O'Reilly News
Don't expect O'Reilly to miss any playing time. 'Factor' 17 goals and 53 points through 74 games.
Sounds like O'Reilly was too sick to play. Stefan Elliott took his place in the lineup.
O'Reilly, or Factor as he's been affectionately dubbed, is the team's best offensive player at this point in the season. However, his main value is as a depth center in deeper fantasy hockey leagues.
The tweet says it all. O'Reilly is rolling on the Avs' second line.
O'Reilly will play tonight following a maintenance day. He scored two goals and 10 points over his first 13 games this season.
O'Reilly has been excellent playing alongside Gabriel Landeskog and Daniel Winnik, posting two goals and 10 points over his first 13 games. Expect an update on his status shortly.