How’s this for a coincidence: The top two remaining centers on the NHL trade market both fit the description of pending UFAs in their 30s, captains in the Central valued most for their 200-foot game, and former Conn Smythe winners.
The Avs need a top-six forward, preferably a center. Either of the big names would provide a boost at the March 3 trade deadline. So who makes more sense: Ryan O’Reilly or Jonathan Toews?
The background
O’Reilly: In 14 NHL seasons since Colorado drafted him, he has been involved in multiple consequential trades.