NHL Trade Fallout: Brennan Othmann's Future in Question The Calgary Flames have reassigned highly touted winger prospect Brennan Othmann to their AHL affiliate, sparking questions about the 2021 first-round pick's role in the team's future plans. Othmann was acquired by the Flames on deadline day in a trade with the New York Rangers, who parted with the 16th overall pick in exchange for a 2024 second-round draft pick. The Rangers had been shopping Othmann, who failed to break through as a consistent contributor on their roster, often relegated to a fourth-line spot. As the Flames continue to assess their roster, Othmann's demotion to the AHL suggests that the team may be looking to develop him further before giving him a chance to shine in the NHL.
The Flames reassigned winger prospect Brennan Othmann to AHL Calgary on Sunday, per a team announcement. Calgary acquired Othmann, the #16 overall pick in the 2021 draft, from the Rangers on deadline day in exchange for 2024 second-rounder Jacob Battaglia. The Blueshirts had been shopping Othmann, who was never able to push above a call-up/fourth-line slot on the […]
