Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Joined: Feb 17, 2016

Dave is an Edmonton Oilers fan from the other side of the country, residing in Central Ontario. Growing up in a household that celebrated the Toronto Maple Leafs, he fell in love with the grit and determination of Ryan Smyth. Dave fully embraces "fancy stats" and loves a good hockey argument

Mar 12, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Griffin Reinhart (8) skates against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Rexall Place. Arizona Coyotes won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: The Mystery of Griffin Reinhart

Mar 12, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mark Fayne (5) during the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Rexall Place. Arizona Coyotes won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: The Curious Case of Mark Fayne

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers Draft Targets: David Quenneville

Oct 20, 2014; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Martin Marincin (85) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mark Fayne (5) and Edmonton Oilers right wing Jordan Eberle (14) and Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) celebrate their goal as Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) reacts in his goal during the third period at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz- USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: How Defense Looks With or Without Hall

Nov 25, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Oscar Klefbom (77) waits for the face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: How Oscar Klefbom Really Stacks Up

Mar 22, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Mark Letestu (55) celebrates with defenseman Andrej Sekera (2), left wing Taylor Hall (4) and center Leon Draisaitl (29) after scoring a power play goal in the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers Must Search for More Offense

Nov 20, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall (4) and forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) talk between whistles against the New Jersey Devils at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Think Twice Before Breaking Up the Core

Sep 21, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Joey Laleggia (84) shoot the puck against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Condors That Deserve NHL Time