"When the Rangers recalled Brennan Othmann yesterday, it was assumed he was recalled to address the Rangers scoring issues. Thing is, Matt Rempe did not return to the Rangers 6-5 loss to San Jose after a fight with Ryan Reaves. There's always a chance Othmann was recalled not to address the Rangers scoring issues, but to be an extra body as the Rangers head out west for the first time this season."
"The Rangers scoring issues didn't exactly start with Vincent Trocheck's injury, but his injury forced Conor Sheary into the top six, a role he just doesn't fit anymore. Sheary has been fine. He's had a solid motor and work ethic. He's just not a scorer anymore. With the Rangers starved for offense, it makes perfect sense that the Rangers would recall Othmann and insert him into the top six."
"However Othmann did not have a strong camp and has seen his name resurface in trade rumors already. While nothing is concrete, these rumors have gotten far enough that we have a *rumored* asking price of "top AHL prospects." How true those are remains to be seen, but it does seem like the Rangers want to see what they can get for a prospect that simply hasn't put it all together yet."
Brennan Othmann's recall coincided with the Rangers traveling west and may serve as roster depth after Matt Rempe did not return following a fight with Ryan Reaves. Vincent Trocheck's absence pushed Conor Sheary into a top-six role despite diminished scoring ability; Sheary provides effort but not goals. Othmann struggled in camp and has surfaced in trade rumors with a *rumored* asking price of "top AHL prospects." The Rangers appear to be evaluating Othmann's trade value while also carrying him as possible insurance, and failing to use him in the top six would miss a chance to address scoring.
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