Daniel O’Regan

December 2020 – O’Regan has signed a one-year two-way contract with the Vegas Golden Knights and will likely suit up for the AHL’s newest franchise, the Henderson Silver Knights. Brayden Olafson

September 2020 – After a full slate with the Hartford Woolpack, O’Regan finds himself at the end of his second-consecutive one-year contract. In all likelihood, the now UFA will seek greener pastures as the Rangers’ depth chart does not offer much opportunity for the 26-year-old. His year-long relegation to the AHL did few favours for the once interesting prospect, so he’ll have to find a team desperate for depth in order to revive his fantasy relevance. Brayden Olafson

July 2019 – Since being moved out of San Jose’s pipeline, O’Regan has struggled to find a place where he is worthy of an NHL job. His time in Buffalo was lackluster and he has now signed as a free-agent with the New York Rangers. His opportunity will come when the team faces injuries, however, he isn’t expected to contribute regularly. His long term ceiling as well as his NHL certainty have been depleted over the last year. Brayden Olafson

February 2018 – Dan O’Regan has been traded to the Buffalo Sabres in the Evander Kane deal. O’Regan played with both Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues at Boston University before turning pro, so there is some history there. O’Regan has 25 points in 31 AHL games, and in 19 games for the Sharks this season he had four assists. Pat Quinn

May 2017 – The Barracuda’s leading scorer in the regular season has found the sledding much tougher in the post-season. Still, the crafty centerman is contributing in various ways off the scoresheet. O’Regan’s play along the boards has noticeably improved, and his compete level has remained high despite recent struggles in the plus/minus category. O’Regan scored the game-tying goal against the San Diego Gulls in Game three to force overtime and an Teventual Barracuda victory. O’Regan is still among the short list of Barracuda players who could find themselves with the San Jose Sharks come this fall. Zachary DeVine

April 2017 – The breakout rookie campaign for O’Regan culminated in the AHL Rookie of the Year award. The former Boston Terrier amassed 23 goals and 35 assists for the San Jose Barracuda in 63 games. O’Regan tied for eighth with 11 power-play goals, and his 58 points were tops on the Barracuda and 12th in the entire AHL as well. O’Regan also skated in a pair of games for the San Jose Sharks and recorded his first NHL goal in San Jose’s final 2016-17 regular season contest. O’Regan likely gets a long look next year for a regular spot on the NHL roster. There is little left for him to prove at the AHL level. Zachary DeVine

January 2017 – The leading scorer for the Barracuda, O’Regan has gone from the NCAA to AHL All-Star in 10 months. The former Boston Terriers’ center leads San Jose with 33 points in 29 games and has been held off the scoresheet in only seven of 33 games so far this year. O’Regan’s style of play is a hybrid center where he can be deployed in any situation. Coach Roy Sommer has double-shifted O’Regan when going with 11 forwards. O’Regan has been a mainstay on the top power-play unit and on the penalty kill. His play already adjusted to the professional ranks and even with talented scoring wingers like Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc moving up to the Sharks, the offensive ability of O’Regan has not slowed. The skilled center is a callup threat for the Sharks and likely will get some time with the parent club later this season. Zachary DeVine

Danny O’Regan’s impact on the professional game has been immediate. The Boston University product is centering the San Jose Barracuda’s top line and leading the team in points with seven goals and 20 assists and also leads the AHL in rookie scoring as well. His vision and offensive creativity are excellent, and he is utilizing his above-average skating more as he further acclimates to the AHL. He has the trust of coach Roy Sommer and sees time on both the penalty kill and power play in addition to his top line duties. Watching the smaller center reminds one of a young Joe Pavelski but already with better feet. O’Regan is a call-up threat for the Sharks. The Barracuda coaching staff has mentioned there are a handful of players that could be in the NHL right now, and he certainly fits that bill.  Zach DeVine

After four years at Boston University, O’Regan is one of the dozen rookies that San Jose now has on its top farm club all learning the professional game together. The versatility of a smart, skilled and well-skating center has a place at every level of hockey, and his deployment has reflected this. O’Regan currently leads the Barracuda in points with seven goals and nine assists in 14 games. O’Regan is a prospect with many tools, but the best of them is his on-ice vision. The play seems to follow him, and his reads put in the position to make plays in all three zones. In a recent one-game call-up with the San Jose Sharks, O’Regan centered the Sharks fourth line, and his first NHL shift came on the penalty kill. He is getting top minutes with the Barracuda and is a player to monitor. Zach DeVine

February 2016 – One year after scoring the double-overtime winner in the Beanpot final, the Boston University senior was forced to see things from the other side earlier in the week, when BU lost the Beanpot finale to rival Boston College 1-0 in overtime. O’Regan has performed well this year, scoring 32 points in 28 games and has continued to show a strong work ethic and nose for slipping into quiet areas in the offensive zone. He’ll need to prove he can produce at the pro level in order to secure his future, as his size may hinder him from succeeding in anything other than a top-six role. Cam Robinson

July 2015 – 21-year-old Danny O’Regan has shown a lot of promise for the San Jose organization. Impressive for a fifth round pick, O’Regan led Boston University in scoring as a freshman with 38 points in 39 games during his post-draft season and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team. It was the first time a freshman led the Terriers in scoring since Tony Amonte in 1989-90. After a regression in 2013-14, O’Regan won the lottery when he slotted in next to über-prospect Jack Eichel (Buffalo) for his junior campaign. O’Regan had a fantastic season, scoring 23 goals and totalling 50 points in 41 games. He scored the overtime winning goal in the NCAA Northeast Regional Final against Yale, and was named a Hockey East Second Team All-Star. O’Regan will go back to BU for his senior season with the intent to prove he can produce at an elite pace without the help of Eichel. O’Regan’s final year at BU will tell a lot. If he can produce at a high level, he will likely earn a contract from SJ. Cam Robinson