Evan’s Daily: Avalanche Trade For Nieto, O’Reilly on The Market

The Colorado Avalanche made a trade to bring back Matt Nieto, and Ryan O’Reilly appears to officially be on the NHL trade market.

That, and the latest NHL news and NHL trade rumors in your Colorado Hockey Now Evan’s Daily.

Colorado Hockey Now

On Wednesday night, the Avalanche traded for Matt Nieto and Ryan Merkley.

Analyzing the trade a little bit more, including a quote from an NHL executive on Merkley.

I did a mailbag yesterday, and it turns out the Avalanche read it, because they did one of the things I want them to do.

The Turning Point in Tuesday’s game was a set face-off play that worked to perfection.

National Hockey Now

Boston: It appears Ryan O’Reilly is officially on the trade market. Does O’Reilly make sense for the Bruins?

San Jose: Why would the Sharks want to trade such a unique player in Timo Meier?

Pittsburgh: After being absent from their game the other night, the Penguins will be without their starting goalie Tristan Jarry until after the break.

Florida: The Panthers are getting a lot out of Alex Lyon.

New York Islanders: Lou Lamoriello took most of the blame for the results this year, but did say the players have some responsibility too.

Vegas: Speaking of O’Reilly, is he a good fit for the Golden Knights?

Washington: Setting the record straight on trade rumors around Anthony Mantha.

Montreal: The Kirby Dach trade over the summer was a gamble, but it’s paying dividends for the Canadiens.