Avs' O'Brien Rounding Out His Game: Shane O'Brien is currently enjoying a top-four role for the Avs, skating with Erik Johnson on the team's first defensive pairing. (Updated 02/29/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Shane O'Brien has 14 points in 59 games so far this season, a new career high. He routinely skates 20+ minutes per night, well above the 17 minutes he averaged last season. In the past, O'Brien has tended to let his fists - not his stick - do more of the talking, but he is showing signs of developing into more of a complete player this season. He's worth a look if you're in a very deep fantasy format and need blue line help. (Updated 02/29/2012).
03/27/2012 01:14 Sharks grab lead in Pacific with win
Joe Pavelski scored two goals in helping the San Jose Sharks improve their playoff chances with a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.
O'Brien, who have signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Avs in July, had just two goals and seven assists in 80 games for the Predators last year. He will bring mainly size and toughness to the Avs' blue line this season, rather than scoring ability. He should not be on anyone's fantasy radar outside of ultra-deep leagues. (Updated 8/16/11)
