Exclusive: Blues’ Ryan O’Reilly on trade talks, contract extension: ‘I want to be here’

like Ryan O’Reilly He takes a seat at the Centene Community Ice Center on Wednesday afternoon, dressed up St. Louis Blues A protective shirt and boot on his broken right foot. You wonder how long he’ll wear both, which might go hand in hand. O’Reilly, 31, will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, and … Read more

What are the prospects for the NHL that has seen its stock soar in the first half of the season?

On the heels of our mid-season update for Top NHL players and prospects under the age of 23 This week, today I thought I’d highlight the young players who’ve seen their potential stock rise the most in the first half among the higher-level names. Alexander Nikishin, Doctor of Human Sciences, Carolina Calling Nikishin a riser … Read more

LeBrun: O’Reilly to the Maple Leafs, Monahan to the Avalanche, 4 more fit for the NHL trade

We are just over six weeks away from… NHLThe trade deadline is March 3, and a lot can change in that time, in terms of the standings and the team’s needs based on injuries alone. That presents an age-old dilemma for NHL front offices looking to add: Are you trying to do this as early … Read more