"The Rangers have recalled forward Brennan Othmann from the Hartford Wolf Pack. Othmann, who had a very poor camp, has been meh in Hartford to start the season with just one assist in four games. He has looked sharp and engaged though, so the team's overall slow start is likely a contributing factor to just one point in his first four games. The Rangers need skill and Othmann certainly has a wicked shot, so perhaps this is when things finally click."
"Othmann has been the subject of trade rumors recently, and this is likely Othmann's last real chance to stick with the Rangers before those rumors become more of a reality. That said, I wonder if Othmann would have been recalled had Matt Rempe not been hurt in last night's loss. There is no news on his injury severity, but with the Rangers heading on a four game road trip, recalling Othmann seems to be out of need for an extra body."
Brennan Othmann was recalled from Hartford to the Rangers after a slow start in the AHL, with one assist in four games despite looking sharp and engaged. The club faces a need for scoring talent and Othmann offers skill and a powerful shot. Recent trade speculation surrounds Othmann, making this recall a potentially final opportunity to stick in the NHL lineup. The recall was likely influenced by Matt Rempe’s injury and an upcoming four-game road trip, creating need for an extra forward. The Rangers should play Othmann in the top six to evaluate his ability to contribute offensively.
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