The Rangers have recalled forward Brennan Othmann from the Hartford Wolf Pack. Othmann, who had a very poor camp, has been meh in Hartford to start the season with just one assist in four games. He has looked sharp and engaged though, so the team’s overall slow start is likely a contributing factor to just one point in his first four games. The Rangers need skill and Othmann certainly has a wicked shot, so perhaps this is when things finally click.
Othmann has been the subject of trade rumors recently, and this is likely Othmann’s last real chance to stick with the Rangers before those rumors become more of a reality. That said, I wonder if Othmann would have been recalled had Matt Rempe not been hurt in last night’s loss. There is no news on his injury severity, but with the Rangers heading on a four game road trip, recalling Othmann seems to be out of need for an extra body.
It would be silly of the Rangers, who desperately need offense, to recall Othmann and have him sit in the press box. This is a good time for him to replace Conor Sheary in the top six to see if he can at least be a passenger in the top six.
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