The New York Rangers have recalled youngster Brennan Othmann from the team's minor league affiliate in Hartford to take the place of forward Matt Rempe on the roster. The 6-foot-7 Rempe was injured in a fight with Ryan Reaves of the San Jose Sharks Thursday night. Expand Tweet

Othmann skated with the Rangers during training camp, but he was sent back to Hartford rather early in the preseason. Othmann is considered a top prospect in the Rangers system and he was selected in the first round of the 2021 draft. Since it has been four years since he was selected and was once again sent back to the minors, there has been quite a bit of talk that Othmann could be traded by the Rangers.

Calling him up at this time may give him an opportunity to show off his skills and it could lead to produ

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