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08:15 AM ET 02.14 | Ryan O'Reilly, nicknamed "Factor," has become a significant factor in his absence from Colorado this season -- and now it seems he'll become one when he's traded. He is a restricted free agent. "We've heard things, but it's out of our control," Avs center Paul Stastny said. ... "But as a good buddy, you hope for his success, and you hope you get something in return, someone who can make an immediate impact." O'Reilly's 55 points were tied for 70th in the NHL and his 18 goals were tied for 117th. ... "He's making a decision maybe he'll regret. Maybe he won't. It all depends on how it works out for him," [Shane O'Brien] said. "It's the bad side of hockey, the business side that no one likes. But I can see both sides of the dilemma."

Ryan O'Reilly, Icon Sports

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February 14, 2013 08:30 AM ET

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Oh FN come on.

dannylimes

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February 14, 2013 08:46 AM ET

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I can't wait for tomorrow's O'Reilly thread! (or maybe this afternoon's, please God).

Slapshot

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February 14, 2013 08:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET 02.14 by Slapshot

I can't wait for tomorrow's O'Reilly thread! (or maybe this afternoon's, please God).

Tomorrow they'll start comparing him to Forsberg.

Puck082

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February 14, 2013 08:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:30 AM ET 02.14 by dannylimes

Oh FN come on.

And they will.

Canuck eh?

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February 14, 2013 09:04 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:47 AM ET 02.14 by Puck082

Tomorrow they'll start comparing him to Forsberg.

Isn't he the second coming?

Garbage Man

Harrisburg , PA

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February 14, 2013 09:12 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:47 AM ET 02.14 by Puck082

Tomorrow they'll start comparing him to Forsberg.

Foote.

DurkDiggler

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February 14, 2013 09:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:04 AM ET 02.14 by Garbage Man

Isn't he the second coming?

You'll have to ask his dad.

Canuck eh?

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February 14, 2013 09:16 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:15 AM ET 02.14 by Canuck eh?

You'll have to ask his dad.

or his wife

Garbage Man

Harrisburg , PA

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February 14, 2013 09:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:30 AM ET 02.14 by dannylimes

Oh FN come on.

Agreed.

The NHL loses last year's Norris Trophy winner and this years leading goal scorer for defensemen to a freak injury but we get O'Reilly?

The NHL has it's 1st European GM with Jarmo Kekalainen in Columbus but we get O'Reilly?

The Flames actually scored 7 goals but we get O'Reilly.

The Blues have been removed from my Christmas Card list but we get O'Reilly?

This thread is "facted."

Canuck eh?

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February 14, 2013 10:01 AM ET

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WTF ? No Cooke thread ? Has the earth spun off its axis?

Harry Crack

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February 14, 2013 10:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:04 AM ET 02.14 by Garbage Man

Isn't he the second coming?

Or ask Daniel Alfreddson

BGDave

Bowling Green , KY

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February 14, 2013 10:04 AM ET

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I had never heard of O'Reilly until FN started posting threads about him. Still haven't figured out what all the attention is about.

Nobody expects…

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February 14, 2013 10:05 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET 02.14 by Canuck eh?

Agreed.The NHL loses last year's Norris Trophy winner and this years leading goal scorer for defensemen to a freak injury but we get O'Reilly?The NHL has it's 1st European GM with Jarmo Kekalainen in Columbus but we get O'Reilly?The Flames actually scored 7 goals but we get O'Reilly.The Blues have been removed from my Christmas Card list but we get O'Reilly?This thread is "facted."

well, in fairness the Mensa members at FN can't make any cute puns or nicknames from any of those other guys

Spiny Norman

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February 14, 2013 10:06 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET 02.14 by Canuck eh?

Agreed.The NHL loses last year's Norris Trophy winner and this years leading goal scorer for defensemen to a freak injury but we get O'Reilly?The NHL has it's 1st European GM with Jarmo Kekalainen in Columbus but we get O'Reilly?The Flames actually scored 7 goals but we get O'Reilly.The Blues have been removed from my Christmas Card list but we get O'Reilly?This thread is "facted."

You know, we dont have to talk about O'Reilly, we can hijack this FN bullcrap and make it about anything we want.

Puck082

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February 14, 2013 10:10 AM ET

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"It's the bad side of hockey, the business side that no one likes."

Au contraire - it's the business side of hockey that makes money for the owners (despite what they say) and lets mediocre players "earn" millions of dollars while being healthy scratches.

Nobody expects…

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February 14, 2013 10:13 AM ET

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"It's the bad side of hockey, the business side that no one likes."Au contraire - it's the business side of hockey that makes money for the owners (despite what they say) and lets mediocre players "earn" millions of dollars while being healthy scratches.

I was kinda sad to hear Redden was a healthy scratch (NOT)

Harry Crack

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February 14, 2013 10:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:04 AM ET 02.14 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

I had never heard of O'Reilly until FN started posting threads about him. Still haven't figured out what all the attention is about.

Perhaps its due to him having the most Irish name in the league ?

Harry Crack

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February 14, 2013 10:16 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET 02.14 by Canuck eh?

Agreed.The NHL loses last year's Norris Trophy winner and this years leading goal scorer for defensemen to a freak injury but we get O'Reilly?The NHL has it's 1st European GM with Jarmo Kekalainen in Columbus but we get O'Reilly?The Flames actually scored 7 goals but we get O'Reilly.The Blues have been removed from my Christmas Card list but we get O'Reilly?This thread is "facted."

I didn't figure the Blues were ever on your Christmas card list.