The loss of Ryan O’Reilly is a tough pill to swallow for any fan of the Buffalo Sabres, but the team received a massive haul for him by adding two veterans, a rising star and two future draft picks.
The worst thing you want to see as a fan is a fan-favorite leaving on bad terms, but that was in no way the case with the Sabres’ trade with the St. Louis Blues. O’Reilly gave the team a solid three years and the best three-year stint of his career. I am confident I can speak for the rest of the fanbase when I thank him for his time and wish him the best of luck moving forward.