Report: Avalanche seeking defenseman with term in potential O'Reilly trade

by Ian McLaren
Bruce Hemmelgarn / Reuters

The Colorado Avalanche appear to have a specific wishlist for any trade involving Ryan O'Reilly.

Speaking on the FAN590 in Toronto on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported the Avalanche want a defenseman with term in exchange for their talented, two-way center.

The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs have previously been mentioned as teams interested in acquiring O'Reilly, bringing names like Tyler Myers and Jake Gardiner to mind, both of whom are under contract through the end of the 2017-18 season.

There will certainly be no shortage of suitors for O'Reilly, with this apparent demand likely being the starting point in terms of actualizing a trade.

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