An official offer has been made and rejected as the New York Rangers fail to acquire Kiefer Sherwood
Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
New York Rangers trade buzz on Kiefer Sherwood now has Brennan Othmann in the crosshairs as an official offer has been made and rejected.
The latest chatter around Vancouver's Kiefer Sherwood got louder this week when reports tied the New York Rangers to serious talks.
Over the last few weeks, The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano and multiple aggregators have described the Rangers as a team pushing hard to acquire Sherwood, even as their season wobbles.
Sherwood is the kind of winger coaches trust in March, fast on pucks, nasty on the forecheck, and willing to live in the hard areas. He's also produced, sitting at 17 goals and 23 points through 44 games, while carrying a $1.5 million cap hit.
Vancouver Canucks reject offer from the New York Rangers
Here's the kicker, Chris Johnston said Vancouver has already turned down a second-round pick plus «a young player with pedigree.» If that's true, it explains why the Rangers haven't been able to close.
Chris Johnston on Insider Trading says #NYR offered Vancouver a young player with pedigree + 2nd RD pick for Kiefer Sherwood, that wasn't enough to get it done.
NYR most likely be out of the running now as they re-examine their direction as they sit last in the East.
NYR most likely be out of the running now as they re-examine their direction as they sit last in the East.
The «young player with pedigree» angle has naturally pulled Brennan Othmann into the conversation, mostly because he's the obvious name who fits the description. Othmann is 23, was the 16th overall pick in 2021, and he's still searching for his first NHL goal.
Sherwood would help the Rangers immediately because he plays a straight-line game that creates second chances. He'd also add a winger who can pressure Seattle-style breakouts and force those rushed rim exits into turnovers.
However, it's pretty clear that given the way the New York Rangers season has gone, they will be pulling away from making any type of trades like this. Something more dramatic needs to happen.
Also read on NY Hockey Insider :
Chris Drury to be fired by the New York Rangers: New report confirms his replacement if it comes to fruition
Chris Drury to be fired by the New York Rangers: New report confirms his replacement if it comes to fruition
Previously on NY Hockey Insider