Jake O'Brien - NHL News & Rumors

Won't play in prospect showcase The Kraken announced Friday that O'Brien won't play in the upcoming prospect showcase due to precautionary reasons.

Impact It seems unlikely that O'Brien's availability for the start of training camp or the beginning of the 2026-27 regular season will be impacted by his absence from the prospect showcase, but the Kraken will elect to play it safe with one of their most promising young players. The 19-year-old hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he recorded 28 goals, 65 assists and 28 PIM across 53 regular-season appearances with OHL Brandford last year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three-point game Wednesday O'Brien scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 4-3 win over Barrie in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Impact O'Brien started the Eastern Conference Finals the same way he opened the second round, delivering a three-point effort. This was his seventh multi-point game during the OHL playoffs. He's earned five goals and 13 assists over nine playoff outings this year. O'Brien will look to remain productive as Brantford makes a strong push for a league title.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three points for Bulldogs O'Brien scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 8-1 win over North Bay in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Impact O'Brien had a strong performance in Brantford's second-round opener. The goals were his first two of the playoffs. He's at nine points, 12 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over five postseason appearances as he continues to be a leader on offense for the Bulldogs.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of assists in OHL win O'Brien registered three assists in OHL Brantford's 6-5 overtime win over Sudbury in Game 3 on Tuesday.

Impact O'Brien has done a fine job so far in the playoffs, earning five assists despite a minus-4 rating over three games so far. He's coming off a 28-goal, 93-point effort from 53 regular-season outings. He had 11 points in 11 playoff contests last spring, but he should be able to do better than that as long as the Bulldogs make a deep run.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Two of each in OHL win O'Brien scored twice and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 6-5 win over North Bay on Friday.

Impact O'Brien has 11 points over his last three outings as he continues to put together a strong end of the regular season. In total, he's at 28 goals and 93 points over 53 appearances. The Kraken prospect's up to second in the OHL in points despite being one of just two top-10 scorers in the league to play in under 60 games so far.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Earns four more points O'Brien scored a goal and added three assists in OHL Brantford's 5-2 win over Niagara on Wednesday.

Impact O'Brien is picked up the pace again with eight points over his last three games. The Kraken prospect continues to dominate with 26 goals and 63 helpers through 52 appearances this season. The 18-year-old may get a look with the Kraken early in 2026-27, but since he has already signed his entry-level deal, he won't be transferring to the NCAA.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Paces offense in OHL win O'Brien scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 3-0 win over Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday.

Impact O'Brien was still able to make an impact in a low-scoring contest. O'Brien is up to 25 goals and 85 points through 51 appearances this season. His goal Sunday was his first in six games in March, though he has added seven assists this month.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling with three points O'Brien scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 win over Brampton on Wednesday.

Impact O'Brien has five goals and four assists during his five-game point streak. He's now at 24 goals, 75 points, 118 shots on net and a plus-19 rating through 44 appearances this season. He already showed pretty well with a 1.48 points-per-game pace in the 2024-25 regular season, and he's upped his efficiency to 1.70 points per game this year.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies twice in loss O'Brien scored two goals in OHL Brantford's 7-4 loss to Barrie on Saturday.

Impact O'Brien has earned five points over his last two games. He's up to 23 goals, 71 points, 113 shots on net and a plus-23 rating through 42 appearances this season. O'Brien continues to be consistent for the Bulldogs, proving he was well worth the pick when the Kraken took him eighth overall in 2025.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in OHL win O'Brien scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 4-2 win over Oshawa on Wednesday.

Impact O'Brien is up to 21 goals and 68 points across 41 appearances this season. He had been a little quiet to start February, posting just one goal and four assists over his previous seven contests. The Kraken prospect shouldn't have too much trouble getting back to an elite level of offense as one of the Bulldogs' top players.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling Friday O'Brien scored twice and added an assist in OHL Brantford's 4-1 win over Owen Sound on Friday.

Impact With the performance, O'Brien reached the 60-point mark for the season, doing so in 33 games. He's surged to the mark with seven goals and eight assists during a seven-game point streak. His last four outings have been multi-point efforts, and his consistent offense is helping the Bulldogs stay atop the OHL.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Four more points in OHL win O'Brien scored twice and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 7-1 win over Barrie on Sunday.

Impact O'Brien racked up four goals and five assists over three games this week, extending his point streak to six contests. He's now at a total of 16 goals and 57 points through 32 appearances this season. O'Brien is shooting 21.3 percent, but it's his playmaking that continues to stand out at the junior level. He should be a top-six fixture in a few years, adding to the Kraken's deep crop of center prospects.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back in groove O'Brien scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 overtime loss to North Bay on Thursday.

Impact O'Brien's had a tough month or so. He was one of Team Canada's final cuts for the World Junior Championship, then sustained a lower-body injury shortly after returning to the Bulldogs. He's earned three goals and an assist over two contests since he got back in the lineup. With the injury behind him, O'Brien is up to 14 goals and 51 points over 30 appearances and should continue to be a massive scoring threat for Brantford for the remainder of the campaign.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of helpers in OHL loss O'Brien registered three assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 loss to Oshawa on Sunday.

Impact O'Brien had been in a bit of a cold patch with a goal and three helpers over his previous seven contests. Despite the slowdown, he's still first in the OHL with 44 points this season, contributing 10 goals and 34 assists over 24 appearances. The Kraken prospect should continue to be among the league leaders throughout the year as he provides a strong playmaking element in a high-scoring offense.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends OHL scoring lead O'Brien scored a goal and added three assists in OHL Brantford's 5-4 win over Oshawa on Friday.

Impact O'Brien extended his OHL scoring lead to seven points over Bulldogs teammate and Wild prospect Adam Benak. With nine goals and 28 assists through 16 contests, O'Brien has been absolutely stellar, showing significant growth even from his 32-goal, 98-point regular season in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes four helpers in OHL win O'Brien registered four assists in OHL Brantford's 6-2 win over Saginaw on Sunday.

Impact O'Brien is leading the OHL with 32 points over 14 appearances. He's made noise as a playmaker, earning eight goals and 24 assists so far. The 18-year-old center should continue to be a key part of the Bulldogs' talented offense throughout 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Brantford's offense in win O'Brien scored a goal and added three assists in OHL Brantford's 4-1 win over Oshawa on Sunday.

Impact O'Brien has reached the scoresheet in 10 of his 11 juniors games this season. The center has four efforts of three or more points after getting involved in all of the Bulldogs' goals in this contest. O'Brien is a Kraken prospect, selected eighth overall in 2025, and the 18-year-old could get a look with the big club as early as 2026-27 if he keeps up this kind of scoring pace.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading performer in win Friday O'Brien scored a goal on two shots and added two assists in OHL Brantford's 6-0 win over Sudbury on Friday.

Impact O'Brien has been back in the junior ranks for a couple of weeks, and he's already racked up eight points in five games for the Bulldogs. The Kraken prospect is captaining Brantford this year, so he'll be a massive part of the team's offense and could also be in contention for a spot on Team Canada's World Junior Championship roster. He had 98 points in 66 regular-season games in 2024-25, which was his draft year.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in junior ranks O'Brien is not listed on the Kraken's roster, indicating he has was reassigned to OHL Brantford this week, per the NHL media site.

Impact O'Brien was reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury, but that is apparently no longer a concern. Expected the eighth-overall pick from 2025 to continue his development with the junior club this year before pushing for an NHL spot in the next one or two years.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday O'Brien (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Canucks, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Impact O'Brien was in a non-contact sweater during Wednesday's practice session, and he'll be left off the roster for Friday's preseason game. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, but his next opportunity to suit up will be in Monday's preseason game against the Flames. Once he's healthy, he'll likely head to OHL Brantford for a second consecutive season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working in non-contact jersey O'Brien was on the ice in a non-contact sweater Wednesday, Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports reports.

Impact O'Brien was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and is a long shot to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster. Given all the young talent on the Kraken roster, the team will likely take its time allowing O'Brien to get NHL-ready. Once given the all-clear, O'Brien will likely be headed back to OHL Brantford, where he racked up 98 points in 66 regular-season games last year.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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