"When Brennan Othmann and Dylan Roobroeck were reassigned to the AHL, rumblings started that new head coach Mike Sullivan was going to choose veterans over kids. Conor Sheary's resurgence, Juuso Parssinen's expected 3C shutdown role, and the new Taylor Raddysh signings are all being used to push this narrative. This narrative is based on prior coaches and GMs favoring veterans, but that doesn't appear to be the case this year. The veteran trio are all stopgap plays, and they will not take spots from the Rangers prospects long term."
"The thing with the Rangers prospects is that not all of them are ready. We saw that clearly with both Roobroeck and Othmann, with the former potentially leapfrogging the latter on the depth chart. Othmann did not have a good camp. Roobroeck had a strong camp, but he clearly had some other areas to work on if he wants to take the next step in his development. Nothing wrong with those two Rangers prospects being sent to the AHL."
"Sheary is the only player in this veteran trio that has actually looked good and truly earned his spot on the roster. Sheary will likely be the new Jimmy Vesey, signed to a short term, low dollar contract after a strong PTO showing. Given his prior history with Sullivan, his Cup pedigree, and the Rangers need for strong depth, this signing is a no-brainer."
Mike Sullivan reassigned Brennan Othmann and Dylan Roobroeck to the AHL while adding veterans Conor Sheary, Juuso Parssinen, and Taylor Raddysh to the roster. The veteran trio functions as short-term stopgaps rather than permanent roster locks and are not expected to block prospects long-term. Several Rangers prospects remain unready for NHL roles, evidenced by Othmann's poor camp and Roobroeck's developmental needs despite a stronger showing. Conor Sheary has earned his roster spot based on his camp performance and prior history with Sullivan. Raddysh and Parssinen have not yet secured guaranteed roles.
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