Panthers recall defenseman O'Brien from AHL

Florida Panthers Executive Vice-President and General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has recalled D Shane O’Brien from San Antonio (AHL).

O’Brien, 31, has played in 528 career National Hockey League games for Calgary (2013-2014), Colorado (2011-2013), Nashville (2010-11), Vancouver (2008-2010), Tampa Bay (2007-08) and Anaheim (2006-2007) scoring 13 goals with 78 assists and 911 penalty minutes. He has played in 40 post-season games, registering five points (2-3-5).

The Port Hope, Ontario native has appeared in 19 games with San Antonio this year, recording five goals and eight assists (5-8-13)

An eight-year NHL veteran, O’Brien came to Florida’s training camp on a professional try out, before being signed on Oct. 6.