""We believe they've all played extremely well and deserve to remain here. We want to give them the longest possible opportunity to showcase their skills," said head coach Mike Sullivan. "Based solely on performance, the players on the ice have earned this chance.""
""Otter and I have had several discussions even before training camp began, starting around the Lehigh Valley Rookies Tournament," Sullivan noted. "We've talked a lot about playing responsibly, focusing on defensive details, maintaining structure, and being predictable, reliable, and dependable in his game. Essentially, it comes down to paying attention to detail in all zones and both sides of the puck, particularly defensively.""
""NHL rosters are fluid. They can change in a day or next week. Decisions made today aren't permanent.""
Brennan Othmann, a 22-year-old winger and 16th overall pick in 2021, was reassigned to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack as a developmental step focused on improving defensive play and consistency. The New York Rangers kept other young forwards in camp for further evaluation while emphasizing that roster spots are earned by performance. Othmann has previously made final roster cuts and played 22 NHL games, and coaching staff have held detailed conversations about his need to play responsibly, maintain structure, and be dependable in all zones. NHL roster decisions can change quickly and are not permanent.
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