According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, veteran center Ryan O’Reilly is drawing interest from several playoff contending clubs as the NHL trade deadline approaches. LeBrun specifically mentioned that the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild have checked in on O’Reilly as they look to bolster their roster down the stretch.

O’Reilly, now 35 years old, continues to be a highly valued two way forward with a resume that includes a Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, and Selke Trophy, making him an attractive target for teams seeking experience, defensive reliability, and depth up the middle in the playoffs.

This season with the Nashville Predators, O’Reilly has been one of the team’s top offensive contributors. Through 57 games, he has posted 20 goals and 36 assists for 56 points, helping lead Nashville’s scoring while anchoring key situations at both ends of the ice.

O’Reilly’s consistent production this season has already surpassed his totals from the previous campaign in several categories and his presence on the ice remains significant despite his age. He has long been recognized as a strong faceoff performer and defensive center, traits that playoff teams value when matchups tighten.

Interest from teams like Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota reflects how valuable O’Reilly could be as a trade acquisition capable of bolstering scoring depth while bringing veteran leadership into the postseason. The Predators are still vying for a playoff spot which means Nashville may hold firm on retaining one of their key contributors as they push toward March.

Stars fans, what do you think about O’Reilly being on the trade radar this season? Would you want your team to pursue a veteran two way center like him at the deadline and what type of return do you think would be fair for a player of his experience and production?