Rangers offer for Kiefer Sherwood did not include 1st round pick - Blue Seat Blogs

"We do know the Rangers considered themselves buyers as recently as the Winter Classic, with interest in Kiefer Sherwood. The asking price was a 1st round pick and more, which Vancouver is unlikely to get. We do know the Rangers offer for Kiefer Sherwood did not include a 1st round pick, but it included at least one "young player with pedigree" and a 2nd round pick, per Chris Johnston."

"Based on what Johnston is reporting, it's clear the offer was Brennan Othmann and a 2nd round pick. The timing of the offer is unclear. It's likely the original offer came in mid-December when Othmann was recalled and played five games around Christmas time before being returned to Hartford. Othmann's most recent recall was just five days ago, so it's unlikely the offer came then as both Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox were already out long term."

The Rangers pursued Kiefer Sherwood while identifying as buyers around the Winter Classic. Vancouver sought a first-round pick and more, which the Rangers did not offer. The Rangers’ proposal included at least one "young player with pedigree" plus a second-round pick, reportedly Brennan Othmann and a 2nd-rounder. The likely timing for the offer was mid-December when Othmann was briefly recalled and played five games before returning to Hartford. A recent recall makes a late offer unlikely given long-term injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox and recent heavy losses. Vancouver rejected the offer, and the Rangers appear to have reversed course on that approach.

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