On an episode of Oilersnation Everyday earlier this week , David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period mentioned Ryan O’Reilly ’s name, saying that it is starting to make the rounds again. With Nazem Kadri making headlines in recent days , the demand for centers is already taking shape in November, and is expected to heat up as the season goes on. If Nashville does not go on a serious push soon, perhaps O’Reilly, a pending free agent, could be on the move again at some point.

The 34-year-old center has appeal not only for his ongoing production and leadership, but also that he comes in at just a $4.5MM cap hit, one of Barry Trotz’s first signings as a general manager in 2023. Given O’Reilly’s declining production at the time, it appeared he would be a perfect stop-gap, set to

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