Current Season
GP
63
Goals
22
Assists
39
Points
61
+/-
+9
S%
17.7%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$4.50M
Total Value
$18.00M
Expires
4 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
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Recent Stories
The Nashville Predators roll into Rogers Arena tonight, sitting fifth in the Central with a 29-27-8 record, desperate to climb against a Vancouver Canucks squad mired in the Pacific basement at 16-22-5. Preds captain Ryan O'Reilly leads the charge with 37 points, but Vancouver's injury woes - Thatcher Demko out for the season on the hip, Evander Kane day-to-day - leave their net vulnerable and their lineup thin.
Ryan O'Reilly leads the final four visorless warriors in the NHL - himself with the Predators, Zach Bogosian in Minnesota, Jamie Benn captaining Dallas, and Ryan Reaves grinding for Toronto. These grandfathered grizzled vets cling to the old-school look from before the 2013-14 mandate, even after brutal injuries like Benn's broken nose and Reaves' skate gash.
Nashville's Barry Trotz stares down a playoff push that's hanging by a thread, but he pulls back from the full teardown everyone whispered about in the front offices. Rumors swirled around Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Ryan O'Reilly for weeks, yet Trotz ships out depth guys like Michael Bunting and Nick Blankenburg for modest picks instead of cashing in the big names.
The Canadiens kicked the tires on Ryan O'Reilly right before the deadline, but Nashville's sky-high asking price - think first-rounder plus top prospect - slammed the door shut. Sources close to the talks confirm Montreal had the pieces but balked at the cost for a veteran center who's thriving at 35 with 57 points. As the Preds cling to playoff hopes, this near-miss leaves Habs fans wondering if summer brings a reunion with the Conn Smythe winner.
With the NHL Trade Deadline hitting Friday at 3 p.m. ET, front offices scramble to define their identity as buyers or reluctant sellers in this buyer's market loaded with center talent. Teams cling to playoff hopes despite tight standings, but GMs face tough calls on stars like O'Reilly and Stamkos who could flip contenders' fortunes down the middle.
With three days ticking down to the 2026 NHL trade deadline, GMs across the league whisper about shaking up their rosters with proven stars who can tilt playoff races. Front offices know the price tags are climbing on guys like Ryan O'Reilly, who's torching nets at 35 with Conn Smythe pedigree, and Jordan Kyrou, whose speed and shot make him a first-line steal if the Blues bite. I've heard the chatter in St.