The Positives and Negatives of O'Reilly-Gate

Avs Match Flames' Offer for O'Reilly, Feaster Tried to Trade for Him Previously?

After a few exciting hours, Flames fans were disappointed to learn this evening that the Avalanche have decided to match Jay Feaster's offer sheet for 22-year-old centre Ryan O'Reilly. The Flames' statement regarding the scenario is also interesting, as it implies that this wasn't the first time Feaster had expressed interest in O'Reilly.

Player Profile: Ryan O'Reilly

So the Flames have signed disgruntled Avalanche centre Ryan O'Reilly, who had been playing with Metallurg Magnitigorsk in the KHL, to an offer sheet. What's so special about this guy anyway, and what is he going to cost the Flames?

BREAKING: Flames File Offer Sheet for Ryan O'Reilly