update:
Friedman on HNIC:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/h...el-vs-mcdavid/
because Matt O'Connor is going to the frozen 4 he won't be able to burn a year off his contract as the tournament coincides with the end of the NHL season
O'Connor will visit NHL teams after the frozen 4. Edmonton is confirmed. It is possible that he will also visit Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Rangers and/or Buffalo but that is not confirmed
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Mark Spector @SportsnetSpec
BU goalie Matt O'Connor has UFA decision down to cluster of teams, including CGY, OTT, NYR, EDM, BUF. Site visits to include EDM, CGY.
O'Connor has been one of the most sought after college FAs, with both TSN and Sportsnet talking about him for a few months. There is a report that a team even offered to move out a goalie at the trade deadline if he would sign with them right away.
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article...l/#more-120203
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Matt O’Connor, G
Junior, Boston University (Hockey East)
Along with the aforementioned Bailey, Boston University junior Matt O’Connor has become the hottest commodity on the collegiate free agent market this season. At least a dozen NHL teams, including the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, are vying to land the prized netminder at season’s end.
After splitting time with Sean Maguire (PIT) last season, O’Connor has assumed the undisputed starter’s role this season. The Toronto, ON native sports an 18-3-4 record that includes one shutout in 27 appearances. O’Connor’s .800 winning percentage currently leads the nation, while his 18 wins are tied for sixth. One of his more impressive stats is the fact that he has allowed more than three goals just once this season, which came in BU’s 6-5 loss to Northeastern on Feb. 27th. More recently, O’Connor was named one of the 28 nominees for this year’s Mike Richter Award as the nation’s top goaltender.
One of the attributes that makes O’Connor so attractive to NHL teams is his 6’5” and 204-pound frame. He possesses great athleticism and moves remarkably well for such a big netminder. O’Connor has blossomed into one of the nation’s most reliable goaltenders, demonstrating that he can not only keep his teams in games but also help win them. O’Connor is a goaltender who gets better with the more shots that he faces. He has greatly improved limiting second opportunities and is more aggressive in challenging shooters.
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http://lastwordonsports.com/2015/03/...s-2015-part-3/
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Matt O’Connor, Goaltender, Boston University Terriers, Junior (6’6″ 205 lbs)
O’Connor is the most sought after goaltender on the market, and he might even be the most sought after player on the market. The 23-year-old has put up a 2.28 Goals Against Average and .928 save percentage for a strong cougars team. O’Connor has excellent size, and uses its extremely well. He gets out of the crease and cuts down the angle, giving shooters very little to look at. O’Connor has very good lateral movement and tracks the puck well, cutting down a lot of cross-ice plays in the zone. He also has very quick legs, and a tight, efficient butterfly style. He’s so big there is little room upstairs even when he goes down. He could stand to work on his rebound control going forward to the pro ranks, but even then, he is more advanced than most college goalies.
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