Experience is key in life, regardless of what you do. You've learned from prior mistakes and have bettered yourself in the process, making you better at your craft. It doesn't matter if you're a mechanic or if you're playing for the Tahoe Knight Monsters (or even the Vegas Golden Knights). Experience matters.
That's what the Knight Monsters are getting with Mike O'Leary after signing him on Friday. The 27-year-old has spent his career hopping across the globe, going to countries like Finland (SM Liiga). But he's also spent plenty of time in the AHL, playing 188 career games with teams like the Hartford Wolf Pack (2019-22), the Iowa Wild (2022-24), and the Milwaukee Admirals (2024-2025).