Rangers’ Shocking Move: Brennan Othmann Returns Immediately After Devastating Bruins Defeat—What’s Behind the Timing?

The New York Rangers have made a significant roster tweak, pulling Brennan Othmann up from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League. At the same time, Anton Blidh heads the other way back to Hartford. This shakeup follows a brutal 10-2 drubbing by the Boston Bruins—a wake-up call that might have nudged management to shake things up a bit. Othmann, despite stints with the Rangers this season, has struggled to make a mark with zero points in six NHL games. Rumors swirl around him, with reports suggesting the Rangers might be open to trading the 23-year-old winger. But Othmann seems undeterred, focusing on daily grind and clawing his way back to the big league. With 14 points in 23 AHL clashes this season, it’s a big moment for him—but whether he slots into the lineup against the Seattle Kraken remains a mystery. The Rangers are clearly looking to recalibrate after a low point in their campaign, and Othmann’s recall might just be the first step in that journey. LEARN MORE.

The New York Rangers have recalled Brennan Othmann from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League.

In a corresponding move, the Rangers assigned Anton Blidh back to the Wolf Pack.

This call-up comes at the heels of the Rangers’ 10-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, which may have played a part in this move.

While Othmann has been called up a couple of times since the start of the 2025-26 campaign, he has only played six games for the Rangers, failing to record a point.

It’s been a difficult few months for Othmann, whose name has been the subject of trade rumors. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Oct. 16 that the Rangers are open to the idea of trading Othmann.

“I can’t really focus on that stuff,” Othmann said about the trade rumors in October. “That stuff is really all online, and I don’t know what’s true. I don’t know what’s false. I’ve just been super focused with Hartford and trying to get back up here.

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“I mean, it’s no secret. A couple of the guys in Hartford were asking me and telling me about it, but I honestly was just playing hockey and taking each day, day-by-day. Keep moving forward and focusing on getting back here and playing at the NHL level at some point this year. I think I did a good job with it.”

In 23 AHL games this season, Othmann has posted six goals, eight assists, and 14 points.

It’s unclear if the 23-year-old forward will slot into the Rangers’ lineup for their Monday night matchup against the Seattle Kraken.