Travis 576 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 @JoshuaCooper: Preds won't re sign Shane O'Brien Sorry if this has already been posted in one of the other threads, I've been away all day. Is there any interest in the signing of Shane O'Brien? I'm not terribly familiar with him. I know he plays with an edge and scored on his own team as a Canuck. Could he fill the 5th slot on the D? Would bring some size and grit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Sorry if this has already been posted in one of the other threads, I've been away all day. Is there any interest in the signing of Shane O'Brien? I'm not terribly familiar with him. I know he plays with an edge and scored on his own team as a Canuck. Could he fill the 5th slot on the D? Would bring some size and grit. High on my list. I kind of gave up, assuming Nashville wanted him back. He's a young, physical stay at home guy. In my opinion, he is the definition of what we need in Salei's spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I wouldn't be disappointed if the wings picked him up with another more offensive D man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 If you liked the penalties Abby took in the playoffs, you will love Potatoes O'Brien. He will also pick fights when his team is winning. There are concrete reasons why his former teams are indeed his former teams: He's definitely not the smartest puck in the bag. I wish he could be the answer; he is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I used to like this guy more than I do now. He's not as physical as he once was and isn't as good a fighter. I mean, he got owned twice by Bertuzzi in the same game. He's basically a slightly better version than Doug Janik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I used to like this guy more than I do now. He's not as physical as he once was and isn't as good a fighter. I mean, he got owned twice by Bertuzzi in the same game. He's basically a slightly better version than Doug Janik. I'd take him if E isn't re-signed, but not otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Forgive my ignorance...Is he not as physical, or has he not taken as many dumb pen? This past reg season his pim were 83...He's had quite a few seasons with 150 plus pims. Probably a bit of both. I know he doesn't fight as often as he used to. He's still tougher than any of our current defensemen, but so is Doug Janik. Hence the comparison. With Rafalski gone, we needed some kind of offensive defenseman who could shoot right handed and play physical. Looks like there's no one left who fits that role anymore. Edited June 30, 2011 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 I want him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 There are better options for the same money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LQisCzyGhU I want round 3. And I don't want Shane O'Brien to be a Red Wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 id take him over salei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted July 1, 2011 id take him over salei I'll take Kindl over Salei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 id take him over salei I'd take a lot of guys over Sally, but O'Brien isn't one of them unless he grows the eff up. There's potential there, but this guy is a buyout in two years if he signs a long-term deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 I'd take a lot of guys over Sally, but O'Brien isn't one of them unless he grows the eff up. There's potential there, but this guy is a buyout in two years if he signs a long-term deal. I can't imagine him signing a long deal anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 Thinking about it more, he would be a perfect 7th defensemen for the Wings. If he can be signed cheap, he can provide a physical presence and good performance when needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 Thinking about it more, he would be a perfect 7th defensemen for the Wings. If he can be signed cheap, he can provide a physical presence and good performance when needed. We already have a Doug Janik? Don't want another one. I'm happy with one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 We already have a Doug Janik? Don't want another one. I'm happy with one. For some reason I don't think Janik will be the seventh d. If so, disregard my post. However, if Janik isn't going to be up, SOB is my first choice if he's cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 He's on a one way contract so I think its pretty certain myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
