"Three big Rangers prospects appear to be on the outside looking in. Brennan Othmann, Gabe Perreault, and Dylan Roobroeck are all in today's afternoon group, working with the Hartford coaching staff instead of the Rangers coaching staff. This isn't much of a surprise, as both Perreault and Roobroeck were projected to start in Hartford and Othmann hasn't exactly played his way into the NHL lineup. Notably, Noah Laba was not with this group."
"The NHL group had the guys you expected, plus Laba, Brett Berard, Matthew Robertson, and Scott Morrow. It's unlikely all four break camp with the Rangers, and it is worth noting Morrow was practicing with Robertson, so there's a chance both could be sent to Hartford if the Rangers do indeed go 15F-6D-2G to break camp. There are a bunch of tough decisions remaining with that remaining quartet of prospects."
"But I do believe the Rangers will err on the side of caution with Laba, since there is no need to rush him either. Let him get big minutes in Hartford while some of the guys whom the Rangers need to make decisions get a longer look in October. Berard certainly falls into that category, as does Conor Sheary and Juuso Parssinen."
Brennan Othmann, Gabe Perreault, and Dylan Roobroeck practiced with Hartford's coaching staff rather than the Rangers, indicating they may begin the season in Hartford. Noah Laba practiced with the NHL group and could still be sent down for development. Brett Berard, Matthew Robertson, and Scott Morrow joined the NHL group but are unlikely all to make the opening roster; Robertson and Morrow practiced together, suggesting both could be assigned to Hartford. The Rangers may choose caution with Laba to grant him big minutes in Hartford. Early-season lines are expected to change, with call-ups likely to be prospects rather than veteran journeymen.
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