Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Mon 4/12/21 5:04 PM

O'Connor was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The addition of Jeff Carter will likely spell the end of NHL games for O'Connor this season, as he moves even further down the center depth chart. Even prior to the Pens' deadline acquisition, O'Connor has been unable to break into the lineup, making him a non-factor in fantasy contests.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Sun 4/11/21 5:12 PM

O'Connor was designated for the taxi squad Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor has played 10 games with the Penguins this season, recording an assist and eight shots on goal. The 22-year-old will continue to practice and travel with the team while on the taxi squad.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Tue 4/6/21 12:27 PM

O'Connor was elevated to the active roster Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor is unlikely to break into the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers and figures to primarily serve as a healthy scratch. Barring any additional injuries among the club's forwards, O'Connor will likely log the bulk of his ice time in the minors the rest of the season.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Mon 4/5/21 1:36 PM

O'Connor was recalled to the taxi squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor has played in just one of the Pens' last eight contests, instead seeing the bulk of his minutes in the minors. While there figures to be an open lineup spot against the Rangers on Tuesday following Brandon Tanev's (upper body) injury, Radim Zohorna was also added to the taxi squad and could be the preferred option.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Wed 3/31/21 11:41 AM

O'Connor was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor played in just one game for Pittsburgh in March, in which he saw a meager 6:24 of ice time. With the Baby Pens, O'Connor should see significantly more minutes, which could set him up well to make the 23-man roster on a full-time basis next year.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Sun 3/28/21 10:14 PM

O'Connor was demoted to the taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor has an assist and a minus-2 rating in 10 NHL games this season. As Pittsburgh slowly gets healthier, the 22-year-old won't be needed much on the active roster.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Sat 3/27/21 5:09 PM

O'Connor was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
A roster spot opened up after Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve. The Penguins have five of their regular forwards on the shelf, so O'Connor could be an option in the short term. The 22-year-old has just one point through nine NHL games this year.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Thu 3/25/21 12:49 PM

O'Connor was recalled to the taxi squad Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor last played for the Penguins against the Capitals on Feb. 25 and figures to primarily serve as an emergency depth option ahead of Thursday's matchup with Buffalo. If Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) can't play, it could come down to O'Connor or Radim Zohorna to jump into the lineup.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Fri 3/5/21 11:48 AM

O'Connor was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor has served as a healthy scratch for the Pens' last four contests and hasn't suited up since Feb. 25 versus Washington. With the 22-year-old center needing minutes to further his development, the reassignment to the minors should be a good move for O'Connor. In the meantime, Anthony Angello, Sam Lafferty and Colton Sceviour should all be in the mix for bottom-six minutes.

Drew O'Connor
W VAN
Wed 3/3/21 5:13 PM

O'Connor was reassigned to Pittsburgh's taxi squad Wednesday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
O'Connor will likely continue to shuffle between levels throughout the season. The 22-year-old rookie has tallied one helper in nine NHL appearances this year.