New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann setting OHL on fire
The only thing that could stop the absolute scoring tear New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann was a COVID pause.
The Flint Firebirds announced a “suspension of activities” due to several positive COVID cases and the latest protocols set forth by the Ontario Hockey League. As a result, yesterday’s contest against Sarnia and today’s matchup versus Saginaw are postponed.
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”797541″ player=”25579″ title=”10%20Top%20NHL%20prospects%20destined%20to%20skyrocket” duration=”53″ description=”With the strange 2020-2021 season coming to a close, all eyes are on next season, when top NHL prospects will enter the players’ pool.As both the Seattle Kraken expansion draft and the 2021 NHL Draft approach, teams will be looking at their depth to see where they’re strong, where they’re weak, and who will likely crack the roster for next year’s campaign.” uploaddate=”2021-06-10″ thumbnailurl=”//cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/19073/thumb/797517.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/17660/streaming/797517/797517.m3u8″]
Brennan Othmann on fire
The New York Rangers selected 6-0, 175-pound forward Brennan Othmann 15th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He had an impressive camp for an 18 year-old and appears to have a bright future.
This season with the Flint Firebirds Othmann has been en fuego. In 24 games, he has 37 points to lead the team. His 20 goals are tied for second in the OHL, three behind league leader Tye Kartye of the Soo Greyhounds.
Othmann has already surpassed his 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) from last season and is making Chris Drury look really wise for taking him.
Othmann knows what he needs to do
When the Rangers selected Othmann, many were scratching their heads as to why the team would select another left wing with a need for centers. They are already struggling to find playing time for Alexis Lafrenière, who was the first overall selection in the 2020 Draft.
Taking Othmann is a long-play move. By the time Chris Kreider’s contract moves from a full no move to a modified in 2024, this kid should be ready.
Othmann actually looked very good in camp considering he was essentially a boy amongst men. It’s a fact not lost on him as he explained prior to being returned to his minor league team.
“You haver to get stronger,” he admitted. “You’re playing against guys like Reaves, who is 225 lbs, and if you line match against him and you’re a 180 lbs like me, 9 times out of 10 he’s coming away with the puck.”
“If I can throw on another 5 or 10 lbs of muscle and come back with a little more confidence, and play well in the OHL next year, I may have a good shot next year,” Othmann said. “I think if I can build strength, I think I can turn into a better hockey player than I am now.”
Othmann signed his ELC in August. Per PuckPedia the contract breakdown is as follows:
- NHL Base 832.5K
- Signing Bonus 92.5K
- Potential “A” Performance Bonuses 450K
- Minors 80K
Tortorella on Zegras: “I hope he does it again”
John Tortorella is just finding out how his comments on Zegras pass have been perceived and he’s not happy. Read more.
More About:NYR Features