O'Connor was cut from the Penguins' training-camp roster Sunday

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor logged three goals and two assists in 22 games last season in Pittsburgh and 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) with AHL Wilkes-Barre. The 24-year-old forward will likely bounce between levels again this season.

O'Connor was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has five points in 22 games at the NHL level this season. He's added 12 goals and 20 assists with the Baby Pens as well, and he should serve as extra forward depth heading into the playoffs.

O'Connor signed a one-year, $750,000 contract extension with the Penguins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has drawn into 22 games with the big club this season, picking up five points over that span. The 23-year-old will likely continue to split time between AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and the Penguins in 2022-23.

O'Connor (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has played in just two of the Penguins' last 21 games, in part due to his upper-body issue. With Pittsburgh off until Thursday's matchup with the Devils, O'Connor figures to suit up with the Baby Pens on Tuesday and Wednesday and then could be brought back up to the NHL, depending on the health of Teddy Blueger (jaw).

O'Connor (upper body) has been cleared for contact and is practicing with the team. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "No change at this point other than he is participating in full-contact."

EDGE Analysis

The fact that O'Connor is traveling with the team and a full practice participant is certainly a step in the right direction even if he's still considered week-to-week. Even once cleared to play, the 23-year-old New Jersey native may struggle to secure a place in the lineup and should expect to spend some time watching from the press box as a healthy scratch.

O'Connor (upper body) took to the ice Tuesday without gear as he continues his recovery, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has missed the Pens' previous eight contests due to his upper-body issue. The 23-year-old center was mired in an 18-game pointless streak prior to getting injured as is far from a lock for a lineup spot once cleared to play. As such, the New Jersey native shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.

Coach Mike Sullivan said O'Connor (upper body) is still week-to-week, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how far along O'Connor is in his recovery from the upper-body injury, which he suffered sometime in the middle of January. More updates about when the forward might return should become available in a week or so.

O'Connor is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, so he'll be sidelined until mid-February regardless of his recovery timeline. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Wednesday the Penguins would release an update on O'Connor's status if he's upgraded or downgraded from his current week-to-week status, so there's a chance a more definite timetable for the 23-year-old forward's return will be established in the coming weeks.

O'Connor (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor likely suffered the injury during Saturday's win over San Jose, though it's unclear what he's dealing with. His long-term injured reserve designation will hold him out until at least mid-February. The 23-year-old has five points through 22 games this season.

O'Connor (undisclosed) will not participate in Monday's game against Las Vegas, per Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

O'Connor has averaged 10:17 of ice time and tallied five points over 22 NHL appearances this season. He will continue to be evaluated in Pittsburgh ahead of Thursday's game with Ottawa, DeFabo adds. In O'Connor's absence, Kasper Bjorkqvist is likely to take on an expanded role.