Shane O'Brien

Basics

Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Defense

Shoots/Catches:

Left

Height:

6.02

Weight:

235

Born:

August 9, 1983

Hometown:

Port Hope, ONT

Acquired:

Acquired in a trade with Anaheim on February 24, 2007

Last Team:

Tampa Bay (NHL)

Projects As:

Top 4 Defenseman

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2003

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Anaheim Ducks

Round:

Pick No.:

250

Draft Team:

Kingston (OHL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Signed

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

06/21/2007

Contract Length:

2 years

Cap Number:

$950000

Contract End Year:

2009

Contract End Status:

RFA

Salary:

$1025000

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Is an impressive specimen who uses his size effectively. Can intimidate the opposition. Owns underrated offensive ability.

Weaknesses:

Can he be a force at the highest level, or is he merely a minor-league stud? Struggles against quick forwards. Must avoid taking bad penalties.

Statistics

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