Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Devils today signed free agent forward Jim O’Brien to a one-year, two-way contract for $575,000 at the NHL level. The announcement was made by Devils’ General Manager Ray Shero.
O’Brien, 26, joins the Devils’ organization after completing the 2014-15 season with Hershey (AHL). While with the Bears, he recorded 10g-19a-29pts and 26 penalty minutes in 32 regular-season games, while adding 3g-1a-4pts and 8 PIM in ten post-season contests. The 6-2, 200-lb.