Liam O'Brien is a Canadian ice hockey professional, playing for the Utah Hockey Club in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of January 2025. He was drafted 10th overall by the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL during the 2010 QMJHL Draft. During his time in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, he also played for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies before O'Brien decided to pursue his career in the National Hockey League.
O'Brien was picked by the Washington Capitals from rookie camp in 2014. He made his NHL debut on October 9, 2014, and played his first game against the Montreal Canadiens. He left the Washington Capitals as a free agent and signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate team, Colorado Eagles, on November 27, 2020. It followed stints with the Arizona Coyotes before his move to the Utah Hockey Club, where he is playing as a center as of January 2025.
Liam O'Brien’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Liam O'Brien's 2024-25 season contract has a base salary of $1,000,000. There is no signing bonus included. The cap hit for the season is also $1,000,000, with no dead cap value. O'Brien will receive a total cash amount of $1,000,000 for the year.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 |
Liam O'Brien Salary: How much is Liam O'Brien getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Liam O'Brien's salary for the 2024-25 season is $1,000,000. His contract with the Utah Hockey Club is a 3-year deal worth a total of $3,000,000, averaging $1,000,000 per year.
How much does Liam O'Brien make in a minute?
According to Spotrac, Liam O'Brien makes approximately $1.90 per minute, based on his annual salary of $1,000,000.
Liam O'Brien’s career earnings
Liam O'Brien's career earnings in the NHL total $6,180,348. He began his career with minor-buried contracts, earning $630,000 in 2016, and gradually increased his salary over the years. By 2023, he was making $800,000 as an active player.
What are the terms of Liam O'Brien’s contract?
According to Spotrac, Liam O'Brien signed a 3-year extension with the Utah Hockey Club for $3,000,000, which includes $3,000,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $1,000,000. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, and his contract carries a cap hit of $1,000,000.
How much of Liam O'Brien’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Liam O'Brien's contract with the Utah Hockey Club is fully guaranteed at $3,000,000.
Liam O'Brien's contract history
Liam O'Brien signed a three-year contract worth $3,000,000 with the Utah Hockey Club as per Spotrac. This contract guarantees him the full amount and provides an average annual salary of $1,000,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, with a corresponding cap hit of $1,000,000.
Before his 2024 deal, O'Brien signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes worth $1,550,000, guaranteeing the same amount. This contract had an average annual salary of $775,000. O'Brien also played on a one-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes in 2021, which was valued at $750,000 and fully guaranteed.
In 2020, he signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche for $700,000, which was also fully guaranteed. O'Brien signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals in 2019, worth $700,000. In 2017 and 2018, he signed one-year contracts worth $650,000 with the Capitals.
O'Brien began his NHL career with a three-year contract with the Washington Capitals in 2014 valued at $1,925,000. This contract included a signing bonus of $165,000 and was fully guaranteed, averaging $641,667 per year.
| Season | Cap Hit | League | Team |
| 2024-25 | $1,000,000 | NHL | Utah Hockey Club |
| 2023-24 | $775,000 | NHL | Arizona Coyotes |
| 2022-23 | $775,000 | NHL | Arizona Coyotes |
| 2021 | $750,000 | NHL | Arizona Coyotes |
| 2020 | $700,000 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2019 | $700,000 | NHL | Washington Capitals |
| 2018 | $650,000 | NHL | Washington Capitals |
| 2017 | $650,000 | NHL | Washington Capitals |
| 2014-16 | $641,667 | NHL | Washington Capitals |
Source: Spotrac
FAQs on Liam O'Brien Contract
A. Liam O'Brien is playing with the Utah Hockey Club in the National Hockey League, as of Jan 2025.
A. Liam O'Brien was born on July 29, 1994, and is 30 years old (as of Jan 2025).
A. Liam O'Brien has Canadian citizenship.
A. Liam O'Brien is an undrafted player who got his breakthrough in the NHL from rookie camp.
