O’Brien was sent down yesterday but brought back up after it was announced that Ryan Dzingel will not play on Tuesday. O’Brien has just one assist in nine games with Ottawa but has had more success in Belleville, picking up 13 goals and 15 assists (28 points) in 55 games.
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O’Brien has just one assist in nine games with Ottawa so he returns to Belleville, where he had 28 points (13G / 15A) in 55 games prior to being called up. Filip Chlapik has been recalled to take O’Brien’s spot on the roster.
O’Brien is in his first year with the Devils organization. The former first round pick (29th overall in 2007) has 12 points (7G / 5A) in 17 games with Albany. O’Brien has 12 points (8G / 4A) in 63 career NHL games with the Senators.
Looks like O'Brien will move up to the third line tonight. He scored two goals and five points in 26 games with the Sens.
O'Brien will presumably center the third line tonight. The rookie has two goals and three points in 14 games.
Look for O'Brien to draw back in. The rookie has two goals and three points in 14 games.
Sounds like O'Brien might miss a few games. The rookie has two goals and three points in 14 games.
Sounds like O'Brien might miss a game or two. He has two goals and three points in 14 games.
O'Brien will stay in the lineup and center the fourth line tonight. The rookie has no points in three games.
O'Brien will play on the fourth line for the third consecutive game. He's still looking for his first NHL point.
The only player missing from practice was Jason Spezza so O'Brien may be insurance. The former 29th overall pick has no points in six career NHL games.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.