Rangers pick pesky winger Brennan Othmann at No. 16
The New York Rangers drafted forward Brennan Othmann with the 16th overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Brennan Othmann
Position: Left wing
Height: 6-feet
Weight: 174 pounds
Age: 18
Club: Flint Firebirds (OHL)
Nationality: Canadian
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
*Stats from 2020-21 season while on loan with Swiss League's EHC Olten
(Stats source: EliteProspects.com)
Othmann likely would've lit up the OHL in 2020-21 after potting 17 goals and adding 16 assists as a rookie with the Firebirds the year prior. However, the pandemic - as it did with so many prospects - made his draft year an unconventional one.
Playing with grown men in Switzerland's second-best professional league, Othmann struggled at times but still finished seventh on the team in goals. For comparison, fellow top prospect Mason McTavish also played on EHC Olten but scored nine goals in just 11 contests.
Othmann is a natural goal-scorer. He has a great shot, slick hands, and good instincts. He also plays with a chip on his shoulder, which can be very effective when he doesn't cross the line. However, his choppy skating stride could hold him back at the next level.
What they're saying
"He has a lot of things that intrigue from an NHL perspective," an anonymous executive told The Athletic's Corey Pronman. "He has great skill, he can score, he's a competitor, a nasty one at times. The feet aren't great, but I could see him turn into a top-six winger, for sure."