Ryan O'Reilly may not be a Leaf, so why not a Blackhawk?
To meet their cap floor requirements and provide the necessary support to their key players, the Chicago Blackhawks need to fill some spots in their lineup.
As they prepare for
Connor Bedard's arrival after the draft, they must strategize for the long-term success of their rebuild.
#Blackhawks legend Ryan O'Reilly? Could it happen? We'll discuss that, and the NHL's decision to eliminate themed jerseys today at 2pm on the
@CHGO_Blackhawks
Podcast.
This involves acquiring veteran talent who can guide and mentor their young players.
One promising option is Ryan O'Reilly, a Stanley Cup champion who consistently performs well in the postseason.
Now a free agent, he could be a valuable addition to the Blackhawks at a reasonable price. Moreover, he could take on multiple roles including mentoring Bedard.
O'Reilly's recent resurgence in Toronto after a tough season shows that he still has a lot to offer.
Although O'Reilly's current asking price may have priced him out of Toronto, he could fit well into Chicago's situation.
He is currently asking for either $6.25 million for 3 years or $20-25 million for 4 years.
Previously on HawksInsider
POLL |
JUIN 24 | 254 ANSWERS Ryan O'Reilly may not be a Leaf, so why not a Blackhawk? Chicago Blackhawk, Ryan O'Reilly? Do you like the sound of that? |
Yes | 162 | 63.8 % |
No | 92 | 36.2 % |
List of polls |
|
8 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds The Chicago Blackhawks Have To Decide What The Plan is For Lukas Reichel |
|
9 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Ex-Blackhawk Forwards Suspension Reduced by Gary Bettman |
|
9 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Team USA Coach John Tortorella Chose to Drive Over Flying With Canadian Players |
|
14 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blue Jackets Chirp Connor Bedard and The Blackhawks After 5-1 Win |
|
15 hours ago | By Alixandrea Gearey Captains Hockey Career Ends Early After Incident Involving Linesman |
|
16 hours ago | By Alixandrea Gearey The Hockey World Endures A Tragic Passing Of A Legendary NHL And New York Rangers Broadcaster |
|
17 hours ago | By Finnegan Frost Chicago Blackhawks recall stud forward from Rockford IceHogs |
|
19 hours ago | By Sam Walker ESPN Reveals Chicago Blackhawks 2024-25 Trade Deadline Plans |