"With the Guentzel trade, rumors had it the Penguins were asking for Brennan Othmann, or even Gabe Perreault. At the time, I was staunchly in the "don't trade Perreault, do trade Othmann" camp. I found myself in small company when it came to being willing to move Othmann. The logic was that Othmann would have provided years of talent, whereas Guentzel would have provided a few months, then signed elsewhere."
"Now the Rangers will get little to no value from a player that could have been a significant piece in a trade just a year or two ago. This is a prime example where the complaint that the Rangers trade prospects too often doesn't hold any teeth, as unfortunately too many prospects just don't make it. Look at Brad Lambert of the Winnipeg Jets, Pavel Mintyukov of the Anaheim Ducks, or a plethora of players thr"
The Rangers were linked to Jake Guentzel while the Penguins reportedly asked for Brennan Othmann or Gabe Perreault. The initial stance favored keeping Perreault and trading Othmann, since Othmann promised longer-term value compared to a short-term rental in Guentzel. The Rangers ultimately retained Othmann aiming for a long-term middle-six role. Othmann has since gone 37 professional games without a goal, reducing his trade value. The situation illustrates that many prospects do not reach expected value and win-now teams should consider trading non-generational prospects.
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