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O’Brien recorded two assists, 50 PIM, 34 shots, 100 hits and 11 blocks across 28 appearances with Utah in 2024-25. Although he missed some time due to injury, he also spent a major chunk of the season serving as a healthy scratch. If O’Brien plays regularly this campaign, then he could be among the league leaders in PIM while also recording over 200 hits. However, the 31-year-old is not a safe bet to see steady work. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year contract with Utah HC in June of 2024.
Placed on non-roster IR
O'Brien was designated for non-roster injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Monday.
ANALYSIS
O'Brien was dealing with a lower-body injury during preseason, but it's not clear if this is related to the same issue or a different problem. The team didn't provide any specifics in its roster release, so fantasy managers will have to take a wait-and-see approach. For now, it's safe to assume O'Brien won't be ready for Opening Night against the Avalanche on Thursday.
O'Brien was dealing with a lower-body injury during preseason, but it's not clear if this is related to the same issue or a different problem. The team didn't provide any specifics in its roster release, so fantasy managers will have to take a wait-and-see approach. For now, it's safe to assume O'Brien won't be ready for Opening Night against the Avalanche on Thursday.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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O'Brien has settled into a role as a depth regular for the former Coyotes. He appeared in 75 games last season, posting career-best marks in goals (five), assists (nine), points (14), shots on goal (72), hits (228) and blocked shots (33). Clearly valuing O'Brien's contributions, Utah inked him to a new three-year contract in late June worth $1 million annually. O'Brien offers zero fantasy value in standard formats, but he's almost certainly going to post north of 200-plus hits over the course of a full year, making him a reasonable final-round selection for those needing help in that area.
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Ready to rock
O'Brien (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Kings, per Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports.
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Practicing in regular jersey
O'Brien (lower body) is participating in practice in a regular jersey Thursday, according to Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports.
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Listed week-to-week
O'Brien (lower body) is week-to-week, Brogan Houston of Desert News Sports reported Wednesday.
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Ready to rock
O'Brien (lower body) will play against Nashville on Monday, per Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Might return during road trip
O'Brien (lower body) could return to the lineup before the end of the regular season, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports Tuesday.
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May return Friday
O'Brien, who has been recovering from a hand injury, could be ready to return Friday against Chicago, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The Coyotes assigned Jean-Sebastien Dea to AHL Tucson on Tuesday, which may bode well for the availability of O'Brien. Coach Andre Tourigny also said Monday that the Coyotes winger could be ready to play as early as Friday. O'Brien, who has been out since Dec. 16, has five points, 40 PIM and 102 hits in 28 games this season.
The Coyotes assigned Jean-Sebastien Dea to AHL Tucson on Tuesday, which may bode well for the availability of O'Brien. Coach Andre Tourigny also said Monday that the Coyotes winger could be ready to play as early as Friday. O'Brien, who has been out since Dec. 16, has five points, 40 PIM and 102 hits in 28 games this season.