O'Brien signs with Ottawa

SotaH0ck14 · Post by **SotaH0ck14** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:41 am

Jim O'Brien signed with the Ottawa Senators giving up his eligibility with the Gophers for the 2007-2008 season and will likley play in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:48 pm

Michigan State junior forward Jim McKenzie recently signed a two-year contract as well with Ottawa. McKenzie is expected to play with Binghamton in the A.H.A.

McKenzie played his sophomore year at Hill-Murray (1999-2000 season) before going to the Ann Arbor program. He also played for Green Bay and Sioux Falls in the U.S.H.L.

McKenzie is a nephew of former New York Islander Dave Langevin.

MNRinkRat · Post by **MNRinkRat** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:31 am

That sucks I thought O'Brian was a good guy for the gophers. But anyways good luck in the NHL.

LetsPlayHockey22 · Post by **LetsPlayHockey22** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:08 pm

To be honest...he isn't ready. He scored 5 goals last year and although he is a good player he isn't ready. Bad move.

juniorhockey · Post by **juniorhockey** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:03 am

I'm not really that surprised. Ottawa spends a 1rd pick on this kid who is still VERY young. Then, he opts to play Defense?!?!? Can you blame Ottawa for wanting him out?

I don't know the circumstances around it, but I'm not surprised he's leaving.