Confirmed with Link: Brian O'Neill signs 2 year deal

[CNS]

http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=717571

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[GKJ]

Yardley, PA's own

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Didn't even hear about that. Awesome!

Any details? One way, two way, etc.

Hope he has a speedy recovery from the leg.

 

[CNS]

Andy Tonge ‏@AndyTonge1

Brian O'Neill's new contract is a 2 way, 2 year deal with a cap hit of $562,500. #LAKings

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Nice deal!

Glad to see him stick around for two more years, too. Great bolster for the Monarchs

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

What's his injury status? He expected back in the Monarchs lineup any time soon?

 

[TheSentinel]

The Calder Cup is ours!

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

What's his injury status? He expected back in the Monarchs lineup any time soon?

No. He has a broken leg so he's out for the season.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Does he have any chance at making the Kings roster in the next couple seasons?

 

[Pucknut50]

Does he have any chance at making the Kings roster in the next couple seasons?

For some reason DL likes to sign 5ft nothings to wallow in Manchester before they leave the system. So no he will not make the Kings roster.

 

[Bandit]

Who? Seriously, never even heard his name...

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Who? Seriously, never even heard his name...

Brian O'Neill? Leading goal-scorer on the team? 2 hat tricks in March?

O’Neill played in 60 regular season games this season with the Monarchs. He recorded 47 points, including 26 goals. His 26 goals ranked first on the club and his 47 points ranked third. He also enjoyed a club-best plus-31 rating.

http://manchestermonarchs.com/news/monarchsnews/?article_id=343

Here's a video feature of roommates Brian O'Neill and Sean Backman

http://www.wmur.com/sports/Monarchs-teammates-and-roommates-and-now-for-the-first-time/25163126

How about Coach Mark Morris' take on the Bulldog line?

Center Jordan Weal and wingers Brian O’Neill and Sean Backman are the prototypical small and skilled line. They all skate well and they can all find the scoresheet. Weal is the biggest at 5-foot-10 and some coaches might shy away from having a line of all smaller guys.

“All three of those guys are fearless. They compete exceptionally hard. I don’t have any hang-ups about the size on that line. It’s inspiring to watch them play,” Morris said. “Their energy and their chemistry is infectious. They really enjoy playing with each other. It’s obvious what they’ve been able to bring in the way of checking, scoring and their overall compete level. For guys that aren’t that tall, they play a big game.”

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140402/SPORTS0702/140409874

 

[Quattro]

Who? Seriously, never even heard his name...

My reaction exactly

 

[KopitarFAN]

http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=717571

No one cared to post this?

I think we were all a little preoccupied.

 

[CTKingsFan]

Who? Seriously, never even heard his name...

 

[CNS]

This x 100000.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

To be fair, I think O'Neill, O'Brien, and Backman have flown beneath the radar of a lot of Kings fans. We didn't get to see any of them in the preseason games and, correct me if I'm wrong, the development/prospect camps. At the start of the season our main scorers were Toffoli, Pearson, Vey, Weal, Kozun, Deslauriers. The video interviews at the end of some Monarchs games never seem to have captions to identify the players.

 

[King'sPawn]

Who? Seriously, never even heard his name...

Bandit, you hurted my feelings. Don't you follow the Monarchs at all?