Wild Claim O'Sullivan Off Waivers from Hurricanes

The Minnesota Wild announced today that they have claimed left wing Patrick O'Sullivan off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. Signed as a free agent in the off-season by the Hurricanes, he has one goal in 10 games so far this season. O'Sullivan was originally a second round draft pick of the Wild in 2003. In 290 career NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Carolina Hurricanes, he has 55 goals and 95 assists for 150 points. Not a bad depth move for the Wild, as O'Sullivan will add some offensive depth up front. He has the skill to be a decent goal scorer and playmaker, but hasn't been able to repeat the 22 goal and 53 point success of his 2007-08 season. In Carolina, he was barely getting any ice time and saw his role with the team diminished due to the excellent play of Sergei Samsonov, Jussi Jokinen, and rookie Jeff Skinner. Perhaps more ice time in Minnesota can help O'Sullivan increase his offensive production.