The Colorado Avalanche are weaving in and out of NHL 'circles' as a team that 'has or will' file club-elected salary arbitration on forward Ryan O'Reilly.
Two options for the Avalanche are to negotiate a long-term deal, or take the arbitration route which is often an awkward process between team and player.
O'Reilly could chose to walk away from the organization if he was awarded less than $6.5-million by an arbitrator.
Many NHL clubs watching this intently as Ryan O'Reilly is popular trade target, especially if teams think he may not be long-term in COL.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 15, 2014
The NHL's arbitration period begins in late July.
