LongtimeLeafsufferer
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The difference between O'Reilly and Barrie is that O'Reilly was one year away from UFA, and Barrie I believe will be 2 years after this season. So Avs do have leverage.
Speaking O'Reilly, though Buffalo gave a lot to acquire him and then went crazy by signing him to that obscene contract. Second line winger on non playoff team shouldn't get over 10% of a teams salary cap.
If I was trading for Barrie, I would be wary of his contracts requests (demands). What is he really worth, and unfortunately he sees his former teammate leverage RFA status to the max (good for him), but it can't continue for all RFAs.
Avs have no reason to tradearrie ....offer a fair contract and so can other teams, but likely won't given the compensation.