Overview
- Elliotte Friedman reports the Rangers have discussed Othmann’s future with other clubs since his AHL assignment.
- Othmann did not make the opening roster after being outpaced by Noah Laba and PTO signee Conor Sheary, then was sent to Hartford before October.
- His NHL output remains limited with two assists in 22 games last season and no goals in 25 career appearances, despite strong junior and AHL scoring.
- Head coach Mike Sullivan publicly pushed Othmann to tighten his defensive detail and reliability during training camp.
- League chatter suggests New York is unlikely to recoup a first-round pick, with a second-rounder or prospect-for-prospect swap viewed as more plausible as his final ELC year and last waiver-exempt season progress.