Confirmed with Link: Avs sign Liam O'Brien, 1-year $700K

[Bill Peckerskull]

I know this has already been discussed, but here are the terms.

Liam O'Brien - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

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[forsbergavs32]

Cant wait for a line of O’Connor-O’Brien-O’Calvert

 

[Richard88]

$160k minors salary is pretty decent for him

 

[Richard88]

Cant wait for a line of O’Connor-O’Brien-O’Calvert

Pietrangelo aka "Oh'boy" will be having nightmares about facing that line

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

So... I assume this guy is a goon, judging by his multiple 100+ penalty minute seasons in the AHL?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Probably signed for the next 2 Ducks games, LOL. They all want to kill Naz

 

[AllAboutAvs]

How is his skating?

 

[Hasbro]

Cant wait for a line of O’Connor-O’Brien-O’Calvert

 

[Hasbro]

Of course he's from Halifax.

 

[Richard88]

This deal is for this season only. Guess he's going to be our enforcer

 

[Foppa2118]

Definitely signed for his toughness. Often fights out of his weight class and isn't afraid to take a shot to land one.

Even challenged Reeves after a hit he didn't like. Didn't fare well, but the fact he went after him and wasn't afraid is impressive.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

This deal is for this season only. Guess he's going to be our enforcer

Yep. He’ll probably draw into the lineup for revenge purposes only.

 

[Balthazar]

Definitely signed for his toughness. Often fights out of his weight class and isn't afraid to take a shot to land one.

Even challenged Reeves after a hit he didn't like. Didn't fare well, but the fact he went after him and wasn't afraid is impressive.

It's pretty rare that we see Sakic reacting this quickly to fix an issue.

 

[Metallo]

He sure can stop a fist with his face.

 

[Avs71]

He sure can stop a fist with his face.

Why are you so negative about this?

He is paid league minimum. I don’t care that he eats punches. He shows up, and that will get the scrubs off players like Kadri.

 

[Metallo]

Why are you so negative about this?

He is paid league minimum. I don’t care that he eats punches. He shows up, and that will get the scrubs off players like Kadri.

Because this is a band aid move, again.

The guy scares no one and won’t protect our players.

We have an elite team, it’s not the time for half measures and plugging holes.

 

[Hasbro]

Maybe Reaves is still suffering PTSD from the head butt O'Brien gave to his hand.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Any of the folks that watch the Eagles know if this guy can take a regular shift?

Or will he only be able to play like 4 minutes when he draws in for revenge games?

 

[95snipes]

Any of the folks that watch the Eagles know if this guy can take a regular shift?

Or will he only be able to play like 4 minutes when he draws in for revenge games?

Nah. He's a scrub. I've seen him when he was with Caps.

 

[Ararana]

He looks pretty small for an enforcer. Or does he just line up against giants.

 

[McMetal]

Oh boy, a "deterrent". Surely, this will make coaches think twice about sending their fourth lines over the boards to do what fourth lines do.

 

[jake07]

He looks pretty small for an enforcer. Or does he just line up against giants.

 

[jake07]

he is a little tank 6''1 and 220 pounds

 

[forsbergavs32]

Could be wrong but I don’t think he’s supposed to be a deterrent as much as someone who can lay the body against teams like Vegas. I would have preferred someone more skilled but this should work fine I think.

 

[NOTENOUGHJTCGOALS]

This is in response to some nobodies going after Kadri?