Drury Exploring Options: Brennan Othmann Trade Speculation Heats Up
New York Rangers General Manager Chris Drury appears to be testing the trade market for former first-round pick Brennan Othmann, with the Boston Bruins emerging as a prominent potential destination. The 22-year-old forward’s future in New York has become a significant topic of discussion after he failed to secure a spot on the NHL roster out of training camp, starting the season with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently reported that Othmann’s name is “gaining traction” and that the Rangers are having “conversations with other clubs about his future.” This suggests that New York may have decided Othmann, drafted 16th overall in 2021, would benefit from a “fresh start elsewhere” due to the team’s depth on the wing.
The Boston Bruins, looking to inject youth and high-upside scoring into their top-six forward group, are seen as an ideal landing spot. Analysts have openly linked Othmann to Boston, arguing the physical, goal-scoring winger would get a better chance at a consistent NHL role away from the crowded Rangers’ pipeline. Othmann has demonstrated solid offensive production in the AHL, but his scoring prowess hasn’t translated to the NHL level in his limited appearances.
While Drury is reportedly seeking “a player of equal value,” the challenge lies in how the Rangers value Othmann’s potential versus how other teams, like the Bruins, view the prospect’s current limited NHL track record. With the trade deadline still months away, Othmann remains a high-value trade chip that could significantly reshape both the Rangers’ and the Bruins’ rosters. The hockey world will be closely watching to see if Drury pulls the trigger on an early-season trade.