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NHL insider reveals concerning stat on New York Rangers offensive prospect amid trade rumours
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News surrounding former 1st-round pick of the New York Rangers, Brennan Othmann, has been troubling. The forward has been held scoreless for the last 37 games, dating back to February. The forward is ranked 23rd on NHL Insider Chris Johnston's trade board.
Forward Brennan Othmann hasn't had a great start to the 2025-26 season.
The former 1st-round pick (16th overall in 2021) hasn't scored a goal in 37 games. A troubling prospect for someone who has been considered one of the team's best options in Hartford.
The New York Rangers Are Open to Trading Forward Brennan Othmann
After failing to make the Rangers' opening lineup a second year in a row, there were discussions regarding his future with the team. None of it is good.
«I can't really focus on that stuff,» Othmann said of the trade rumors. «That stuff's really all online, and I don't know what's true. I don't know what's false. I've just been super focused with Hartford and trying to get back up here. I mean, it's no secret. A couple of the guys in Hartford were asking me and telling me about it, but I honestly was just playing hockey and taking each day, day by day. Keep moving forward and focusing on getting back here and playing at the NHL level at some point this year. I think I did a good job with it.»
Now it appears the Rangers could be exploring other options, with NHL Insider Chris Johnston placing him on his latest trade board.
In 12 games, he's scored 5 points (5 assists) this season, and could use a fresh start in the NHL.
According to a source in October, the Rangers are open to trading the first-round pick, and it's surprising there's been no movement yet.
Given how disappointing he's been in the last two years, the time to move on from the forward is now, while a decent return could be on the table.
Back at the beginning of the NHL season, Vince Mercogliano believes the Rangers are exploring what they could get for him, but are in no hurry to move Othmann yet.
For now, he languishes in the AHL with a bleak hope for his future, which may not exist in Hartford.
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