The Flyers revealed in April they would not be signing O'Brien, who officially became a free agent Tuesday. As compensation, the Flyers will receive the 51st overall draft pick in 2024.
The decision to cut ties with O’Brien can also be viewed as another positive sign from the new regime, as it shows the organization is at least willing to admit past failures instead of further compounding problems. Re-signing defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to a long-term deal and trading three picks for DeAngelo are two recent examples of the previous management group under Chuck Fletcher doing the opposite.
The most effective way to build in the NHL is through the draft, and Brière has done a nice job quickly restocking the team’s cupboard of draft picks and adding potential. The Flyers, who have the missed the playoffs each of the last three seasons, are unlikely to contend again next season. That said, for the first time in a while there are tangible changes happening and some genuine hope that the team is moving in the right direction.
While O’Brien never developed into a superstar, he was a productive player at Boston University when healthy, averaging 0.89 points per game over his three-year career with the Terriers. Last season as a senior, O’Brien scored eight goals and posted 32 points in 39 games for a BU team that includedand reached the Frozen Four. The issue for O’Brien has been injuries, as he dealt with shoulder and concussion issues in 2018-19 and underwent hip surgery before last season.
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