Brennan Othmann calls out Rangers for ‘egregious’ tactics that led to shocking split

Brennan Othmann says he did not get a fair chance to establish himself with the New York Rangers, describing his limited playing time last season as “egregious”. His departure was a mutual decision, and he says Calgary has given him the opportunity and support he wanted.

Across 42 Rangers games, Othmann started only seven in the top six. He played a career-high 22 NHL games in 2024-25, recording two assists, then averaged 9 minutes 53 seconds across 17 games last season, mostly in the bottom six. The 23-year-old says Calgary coach Ryan Huska and the team are helping him develop, after he scored his first NHL goal in his 34th career game.