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2025 Fantasy Outlook
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.
Draws in, scores goal
O'Brien scored a goal and added six hits in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
O'Brien got to play Saturday due to the absence of Jack McBain (lower body). The 31-year-old O'Brien had been scratched in 18 straight games after the Olympic break, but he scored in his return to the lineup. He has three goals, one assist, 27 shots on net, 99 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 33 appearances. He'll have a chance to play regularly while McBain and Barrett Hayton (upper body) are out.
O'Brien got to play Saturday due to the absence of Jack McBain (lower body). The 31-year-old O'Brien had been scratched in 18 straight games after the Olympic break, but he scored in his return to the lineup. He has three goals, one assist, 27 shots on net, 99 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 33 appearances. He'll have a chance to play regularly while McBain and Barrett Hayton (upper body) are out.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 9:03
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:01
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
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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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Stuck in press box
O'Brien was scratched for the 12th consecutive game in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Golden Knights.
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Slumping on offense
O'Brien's point drought is up to 12 games after he was held off the scoresheet in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
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Checks in, gets goal
O'Brien scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Ducks.
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Minimal playing time in November
O'Brien was scratched for the sixth straight game in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.
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Scores in season debut
O'Brien scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.
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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.