Charlie McAvoy injures Trevor Connely with a hit
BRUINSCharlie McAvoy and Trevor Connelly spark a Bruins-Golden Knights brawl
Nov 6, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates with center Dominic James (17), and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena.
KNIGHTSPierre LeBrun puts a very interesting contender in the mix to acquire Nikita Kucherov
Oct 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) comes off the ice after warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
BLUE JACKETSJeff Marek drops a telling report on Zach Werenski's potential new trade destination
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

DREW O'CONNOR

June 9, 1998  
Chatham, NJ, USA

Center  
6'4"  
Entry drafts
None
NHL earnings$ 9 450 000
Drew O
STATS
DREW O'CONNOR
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2018-19NCAA - DAR341792614-------
2019-20NCAA - DAR3121123342+3------
2020-21NHL - PIT10-112-2------
AHL - PEN207121914-------
2021-22NHL - PIT223254-12-----2
AHL - PEN3312203219-------
2022-23NHL - PIT46561112-3------
AHL - PEN208142218+9------
WM - USA10358-+8------
2023-24NHL - PIT7916173320+14------
2024-25NHL - PIT536101616-14------
NHL - VAN3145918-2------
WM - USA101342+6------
2025-26NHL - VAN8217122947-12------
2026-27NHL - VAN1622416-12------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL3395355108135-322-----2
AHL7327467351+9------
WM2048122+14------
NCAA6538215956+3------
NHL SALARIES
DREW O'CONNOR
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 years  ·  $ 1 850 000
2020-2122925 000925 000925 000
2021-2223925 000925 0001 850 000
Pittsburgh Penguins
1 year  ·  $ 750 000
2022-2324750 000750 0002 600 000
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 years  ·  $ 1 850 000
2023-2425925 000925 0003 525 000
2024-2526925 000925 0004 450 000
Vancouver Canucks
2 years  ·  $ 5 000 000
2025-26272 850 0002 500 0007 300 000
2026-27282 150 0002 500 0009 450 000
TOTAL9 450 0009 450 000
TRANSACTIONS
DREW O'CONNOR
March 10, 2020

Drew O'Connor signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

March 12, 2022

Drew O'Connor signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

August 2, 2023

Drew O'Connor signed a new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins

January 31, 2025

Drew O'Connor is traded to the Vancouver Canucks with Marcus Pettersson. In return, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Vincent Desharnais, Melvin Fernstrom, Danton Heinen and 1st round draft pick in 2025.

February 18, 2025

Drew O'Connor signed a new deal with the Vancouver Canucks