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Rangers Recall Prospects Amidst Scoring Slump
19 Dec
Summary
- Rangers called up prospects Perreault and Othmann due to scoring struggles.
- Perreault leads Wolf Pack with 17 points in 20 games this season.
- Othmann seeks to prove worth after a goal-less start to NHL season.
The New York Rangers have recalled prospects Gabe Perreault and Brennan Othmann from the Hartford Wolf Pack to bolster their struggling offense. This move comes after the team experienced a concerning scoring drought, losing two consecutive home games with minimal goals. Perreault, a highly-rated prospect known for his offensive skills, has demonstrated his scoring prowess with 17 points in 20 games for the Wolf Pack this season.
Othmann, who has been striving to secure a permanent spot with the Rangers, is getting another opportunity. Despite a slow start with the Wolf Pack, he has recently shown improved form with three goals in his last four AHL games. He is anticipated to play alongside forwards Matt Rempe and Sam Carrick, aiming to prove his value to the organization.
Concurrently, Brett Berard has been sent down to the Wolf Pack. While coach Mike Sullivan acknowledged Berard's energy and skating ability, he noted the need for more consistent attention to detail in his defensive play. Perreault and Othmann are expected to be in the lineup for Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Blues, as the Rangers search for solutions to their scoring woes.
