C Jay O'Brien - Charlotte Checkers, AHL (2018, 19th, PHI released)

[Curufinwe]

Well, I hope he plays prettier than his name. Jay O'Brien is just an ugly name.

Nah, it reminds me of Brian O'Conner.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

There’s something about this kid. I’m so jealous of Philly’s prospect pool.

 

[AmericanDream]

ive been hard on this pick
wish him best of luck

bwahahahaha

now after being proven wrong yet again, you wish him best...good lord.

just stick in your Veleno thread, you would do better for yourself moving forward..

 

[Thebesthockey]

bwahahahaha

now after being proven wrong yet again, you wish him best...good lord.

just stick in your Veleno thread, you would do better for yourself moving forward..

lol
nothing proved

just like wise/hughes

 

[Thebesthockey]

USNDhype

 

[Brodeur]

Pierre's favorite d'année.

Pierre was on TSN Montreal radio a week or so ago. He was touting a New England prep school prospect who would go much higher than most people were projecting. Pierre declined to name O'Brien by name, but by process of elimination it was more than like O'Brien.

 

[G0bias]

Providence kinda blows but it'll be fun to see how he does in the NCAA. Think he'll have an immediate impact.

 

[G0bias]

Part two.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Major reach, but so was Frost and he's looking like a good pick.

 

[Dux917]

Providence kinda blows but it'll be fun to see how he does in the NCAA. Think he'll have an immediate impact.

yeah..... 5 straight NCAA tourney appearances, ranked within the top 15 every year, Nat. title in 2015, multiple guys breaking into NHL line-ups ever year, etc - yup a struggling program

 

[G0bias]

yeah..... 5 straight NCAA tourney appearances, ranked within the top 15 every year, Nat. title in 2015, multiple guys breaking into NHL line-ups ever year, etc - yup a struggling program

Talking about their lineup. I'm well aware it's among the top programs.

 

[Sasso09]

Major reach, but so was Frost and he's looking like a good pick.

Not major at all. Most credible mocks had him going between 25-35. Slight reach. I would have taken Veleno or Noel there but time will tell

 

[AmericanDream]

Major reach, but so was Frost and he's looking like a good pick.

it was said just a few picks after the Flyers, a number of teams were targeting him...they just jumped on the guy they wanted.

 

[Larry44]

Paul Stewart, former NHL player and referee, had a close bond with Jay's grandfather:




Direct link to blog: http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=93632

 

[Doodootheclown]

Couple mentions from Flyers Development Camp couple weeks ago. Obviously it is just dev camp, but still good to see.

 

[danyhabsfan]

Couple mentions from Flyers Development Camp couple weeks ago. Obviously it is just dev camp, but still good to see.

Good for Philly!

The clip isn't that impressive thought.

 

[wankstifier]

Good for Philly!

The clip isn't that impressive thought.

Nice steal with strong work along the boards in a partial 2v1. Kept the puck away from all 3 opponents.

Not much flash, but this is good work from a pick out of high school. The knock on O'Brien is that he's a "project" because he comes from a high school league. This clip shows off an advanced approach that has success at the NHL level.

Anyway, I agree that it's not impressive. Maybe encouraging is a better word?

 

[Doodootheclown]

Couple goals in 6-5 loss to CAN. Named US player of the game for wjss

 

[Tatanka]

I kept being drawn to him watching the wjss. The kid has an innate ability to postively effect play even outside his direct contributions. Good positioning. Flyers got a good one here.

 

[My3Sons]

Any relation to Richard O’Brien? Most famous for voicing the father in phineas and Pherb.

 

[Tripod]

Was named one of the top 10 players at the WJSS.

Top 10 players at Summer Showcase, according to NHL.com

 

[Freaky Styley]

Good for Philly!

The clip isn't that impressive thought.

It shows good fundamentals and him gaining possession of the puck and keeping possession to set up a regroup for his team. i.e. 'driving possession'.

 

[Dumpster Flyers]

Could anyone who follows Providence share how O'Brien has looked early on and where he needs to improve? His stat line through 4 games isn't impressive, and I wonder if it's reflective of his overall play and readiness.

 

[OldScool]

Could anyone who follows Providence share how O'Brien has looked early on and where he needs to improve? His stat line through 4 games isn't impressive, and I wonder if it's reflective of his overall play and readiness.

He has been hurt and hasnt played in a few games.

 

[Dumpster Flyers]

He has been hurt and hasnt played in a few games.

Okay. How did he look in the games he played?

 

[TLP]

According to schedule he has played 4 of their 5 games.
4 games
0 goals
0 assists
It’s not easy .........