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Over the weekend, the Rangers recalled forward Jaroslav Chmelar and returned forward Brennan Othmann to the AHL. The move was made after Othmann had sat as a healthy scratch for most of the week, unable to hold down a spot over Conor Sheary or Taylor Raddysh.

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Rangers recall forward Brennan Othmann from AHL

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Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Brennan Othmann Struggles With Consistency

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / November 3

Why 2 young Rangers forwards are heading in opposite directions

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Rangers recall Jaroslav Chmelar, assign Brennan Othmann

The New York Rangers have swapped rookies on the NHL roster. They have recalled right-winger Jaroslav Chmelar from the AHL, while reassigning left-winger Brennan Othmann back to the minor-leagues.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Rangers’ Brennan Othmann Must Make This Opportunity Work

Brennan Othmann is getting an opportunity with the New York Rangers – and this one has to find some success if he wants to remain with the organization long-term.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Rangers News & Rumors: Othmann, Loss to Flames, Laba, Aspinall

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New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Rangers' Asking Price for Brennan Othmann in Trade Talks

The New York Rangers may be nearing a decision on Brennan Othmann’s future. After failing to make the NHL roster out of camp for the third straight year, the 2021 first-round pick was assigned to AHL Hartford, where trade speculation began to swirl.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

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Rangers recall struggling prospect

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New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Rangers Exploring Trade Options for Prospect Brennan Othmann

The New York Rangers may be exploring trade options for one of their top young assets. According to multiple reports, Brennan Othmann, the team’s 2021 first-round pick (16th overall), has been drawing interest from several NHL clubs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 19

NHL Rumors: Brennan Othmann, Owen Tippett, and San Jose

Vincent C. Mercogliano of The Athletic: Yes, Brennan Othmann has come up in trade rumors. The New York Rangers 2021 first round pick was assigned to Hartford a full week before training camp ended.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Rangers Prospect Brennan Othmann’s Trade Rumors & Making Sense Of It

The big news this week for the New York Rangers, aside from the inability to find the back of the net, was Brennan Othmann. It’s news that impacts the NHL club and, by default, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Former Rangers First-Round Pick Named as Potential Bruins Trade Target

Michael DeRosa believes the Boston Bruins have found an unexpected window to act and acquire a high-upside forward to bolster their lineup. That'd involve New York Rangers’ Brennan Othmann, who is available for trade according to both Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

Alex Ovechkin remains unsure on next season

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann didn’t crack the team out of camp and was sent back to the AHL. There have been talks with other teams since he was sent down.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / October 16

Rangers Left Wing Drawing Trade Interest

New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann was previously sent down to the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season. Othmann was coming off seeing NHL play last season in addition to a more recent strong showing at rookie camp and in two games against Philadelphia Flyers prospects.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Rangers shopping Brennan Othmann

The Rangers have been taking calls on forward prospect Brennan Othmann over the past several days, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. “There’s been conversations with other clubs about his future… it simply may be that he needs a fresh start elsewhere,” Friedman wrote.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Othmann finally has the role to make an impact with Rangers. Will the goals come?

Brennan Othmann, the New York Rangers‘ 16th overall pick in 2021, has had a unique introduction to his NHL career. Othmann has been a steady top-six player in his first two seasons with the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers’ AHL affiliate, but he hasn’t been able to find consistency in the lineup through his first 19 games with the big club.