Ht/Wt: 6' 0"/170 lbs
Position: C
Team: Brantford (OHL)

Jake O'Brien's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "He reads how plays are developing in the offensive zone and has a knack for finding opportunities in the deep slot and around the net. He works the weak side flank effectively on the power play and has added more of a defensive dimension to his overall game."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 25th: "He’s a finesse player with tons of feel, poise and craftsmanship on the puck and as a passer (he seems to know where guys are even when they’re in his blind spot). The IQ and passing ability are high-end tools. He’s got an ability to put pucks into spaces for both his linemates but also himself."

Craig Button - TSN - March 25th: "[With] Jake, the hockey sense has always been excellent, but I really felt that he had to get more of the doing part of the game balanced with the thinking part of the game. And he’s done that."

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "Jake O’Brien is a reliable, well-rounded center who brings strong two-way presence and playmaking instincts to the ice. He blends size, reach, and poise to maintain possession through pressure, often using his length and tight puck control to navigate through traffic in the neutral zone or along the perimeter."

Mike Kennedy - FC Hockey - March 9th: "O’Brien is an extremely crafty two-way centerman with a high hockey IQ and a strong ability to read and anticipate plays. Both his offensive and defensive instincts shine throughout the course of a game, displaying his understanding of space and timing."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 28th: "O'Brien has a great frame to work with, but he will need to fill out a bit as he develops, which shouldn't be a problem. His vision on the ice is impressive, consistently spotting teammates and allowing them to skate into his passes by firing the puck through the lane as they arrive at the destination."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 26th: "Cerebral player who can control the pace of play with delays, quick hands and deception."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - February 21st: "O'Brien (6-2, 172) has the athleticism, hockey IQ and skill set that could get him into the NHL quicker than expected. He can slow the game down in the offensive zone and find scoring opportunities for himself or his teammates, check other teams' top players and play in all situations."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - February 21st: "Named OHL Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, O’Brien has good hands and creativity. He also can read the ice well with the puck."

Jake O'Brien's Stats

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