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08:24 AM ET 02.07 | While some hope floated earlier in the week that the Ryan O'Reilly contract standoff might be solved soon, the week will end with some pessimism on the topic. With no softening of the O'Reilly camp's stance, that would seem to leave only two possibilities: a trade or an offer sheet from another team. One of the underreported aspects of this standoff is the growing possibility that another team could make O'Reilly a Group II free-agent offer sheet. There are many teams interested in making a deal for O'Reilly, but it's unclear whether the Avs are considering moving him. If they're not -- but another team really wants him -- they are free to offer O'Reilly any contract they want. Then the Avs would have their hand forced.

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February 7, 2013 08:35 AM ET

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O'Really?

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February 7, 2013 08:43 AM ET

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Hey, want a sure fire way to avoid getting shutout "almost 50% of your games"? Sign one of your best forwards!

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February 7, 2013 08:49 AM ET

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February 7, 2013 08:49 AM ET

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I'd take this kid

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February 7, 2013 09:25 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:43 AM ET 02.07 by dannylimes

Hey, want a sure fire way to avoid getting shutout "almost 50% of your games"? Sign one of your best forwards!

Kessel trade?

Canuck eh?

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February 7, 2013 10:01 AM ET

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They thought it was hope that was floating in the pool, but it turned out to be something else.

Is this just a symptom of a dysfunctional management or is it the kid asking too much?

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February 7, 2013 10:03 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:25 AM ET 02.07 by Canuck eh?

Kessel trade?

I'm kinda hoping to get two 1sts and a 2nd for him...

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February 7, 2013 10:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:03 AM ET 02.07 by dannylimes

I'm kinda hoping to get two 1sts and a 2nd for him...

You'll have wait until the Prince of Irkness lands somewhere.

But you just know these rumours are going to start.

Canuck eh?

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February 7, 2013 10:24 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:03 AM ET 02.07 by dannylimes

I'm kinda hoping to get two 1sts and a 2nd for him...

Drinking already, are you?

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February 7, 2013 10:36 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:15 AM ET 02.07 by Canuck eh?

You'll have wait until the Prince of Irkness lands somewhere. But you just know these rumours are going to start.

They already have.

All kidding aside, his value is probably at the lowest it's been since that fateful September Friday. Not saying trading him this year is out of the question, but right now makes no sense.

I don't think he stars next season here, FWIW.