Prospect Info: At 16th Overall the Rangers Select Brennan Othmann

[Crease]

Othmann is attending Petes’ camp in an emeritus role, to show the boys what it takes to make it to the next level and be buried on the third line with no powerplay time.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

This kid has a terrific had on his shoulders. I remember when they drafted him the talk about him was he was very mature and determined and he would be the hardest worker on whatever team he was on. He's done nothing but improve since being drafted, he's gotten into pro shape, his perspective is exactly what you want to hear from a kid. Really excited for him.

 

[savebyrichter94]

This kid has a terrific had on his shoulders. I remember when they drafted him the talk about him was he was very mature and determined and he would be the hardest worker on whatever team he was on. He's done nothing but improve since being drafted, he's gotten into pro shape, his perspective is exactly what you want to hear from a kid. Really excited for him.

With his attitude and the way he carries himself/speaks I can see him being a leader on this team down the road, kinda similar to how I felt about Lindgren when he was doing these types of interviews

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

This kid has a terrific had on his shoulders. I remember when they drafted him the talk about him was he was very mature and determined and he would be the hardest worker on whatever team he was on. He's done nothing but improve since being drafted, he's gotten into pro shape, his perspective is exactly what you want to hear from a kid. Really excited for him.

What really stands out to me, compared to others I've interviewed over the years, is that the way he answers questions you can tell he thinks about it. It's not just regurgitated hockey 101 nonsense.

 

[Rongomania]

Only referring to Othmann as 'Juice' from here on out.

 

[Kords]

Only referring to Othmann as 'Juice' from here on out.

Things didn’t work out so well for the last athlete with that nickname…

 

[will1066]

It's interesting that he would have put on 5 more pounds if he had more time, but feels that with the 10 pounds gained has a sense of weight balance for playing both heavy and fast. This kid is gonna look 30 in 2 years due to accelerated facial maturation.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Do we have a future captain on our hands here?

Time will tell but he can walk and talk the role

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Things didn’t work out so well for the last athlete with that nickname…

Pår > OJ

 

[Riche16]

This kid has a terrific had on his shoulders. I remember when they drafted him the talk about him was he was very mature and determined and he would be the hardest worker on whatever team he was on. He's done nothing but improve since being drafted, he's gotten into pro shape, his perspective is exactly what you want to hear from a kid. Really excited for him.

Maybe he can take Laf under his wing?

 

[bhamill]

Maybe he can take Laf under his wing?

And I'm really hoping he plays on a line with Wheeler. I think that would be a good role model for him, how he approaches the game on ice.

 

[Unpredictable1]

This kid has a terrific had on his shoulders. I remember when they drafted him the talk about him was he was very mature and determined and he would be the hardest worker on whatever team he was on. He's done nothing but improve since being drafted, he's gotten into pro shape, his perspective is exactly what you want to hear from a kid. Really excited for him.

said it before, really looking forward to this kid. I hope he makes some noise at camp, even if he doesn't make opening roster just yet.

 

[GENESISPuck94]

It's the Rangers, they'll have him make the roster out of camp but scratch him the first two games of the season, dress him the third game but he will skate one shift in the first period and they'll decide that's all they need to see, bench him, scratch him for the next several games before sending him to the AHL.

 

[Rongomania]

I think the juice should spend the year in the AHL. Its win-win. If he shreds, bring him up. No reason to rush this kid at all.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Rangers love rushing their forward prospects so I have full faith they won’t screw the pooch on this one

 

[Rongomania]

Rangers love rushing their forward prospects so I have full faith they won’t screw the pooch on this one

Do not rush the juice.

 

[RangersFan1994]

 

[RangersFan1994]

Rangers preseason will determine Brennan Othmann’s next step

Othmann is currently the Rangers’ top prospect and is primed to play his first season of professional hockey — whether it be in the American Hockey League or the National Hockey League.

nypost.com

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Imagine this kid outplays Lafenstock…

 

[RangersFan1994]

Imagine this kid outplays Lafenstock…

I can see this happening. Othmann has passion grit and tenacious skills, something Lafreniere lacks

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Imagine this kid outplays Lafenstock…

People are really in for a rude awakening if they think Othmann is NHL ready to contribute in a top 6 role. He's not THAT far off from NHL ready, but he needs time to cook in the AHL for sure. He certainly won't be beating out Laf but he will have some good shifts in the preseason and likely be one of the last cut.

 

[Harbour Dog]

People are really in for a rude awakening if they think Othmann is NHL ready to contribute in a top 6 role. He's not THAT far off from NHL ready, but he needs time to cook in the AHL for sure. He certainly won't be beating out Laf but he will have some good shifts in the preseason and likely be one of the last cut.

100%

I'm expecting him to need a full season in the AHL to figure out how to fit into the pro game. I suspect that he is going to have to learn how to lean a little more on his physicality and finding soft spots in the offensive zone to get his shot off. He frequently beat dmen with his skating in juniors, but I don't think that's a weapon that he has at this level yet.

None of that is to say I'm down on the kid. I'm confident that he'll figure it out.

 

[Crease]

Let Othmann marinate in the A. It’ll be good to have some skilled call-ups when the injury bug hits or they need a jolt.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Who is the better prospect JT Miller before he joined the Rangers or Othmann now?

 

[Daves a mess]

Call me noodles, but I'm for letting Training Camp dictate who makes the team and who doesn't.