Dennis Schneidler-Imagn ImagesThe New York Rangers have reportedly traded Brennan Othmann to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Jacob Battaglia.
Othmann was selected by the Rangers with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, marking Chris Drury’s first draft pick as Rangers president and general manager.
Despite being drafted with high expectations, Othmann struggled to carve out a sustainable role with the Rangers.
He spent much of his time with the organization playing for the Harford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League.
Over the past two seasons, the 23-year-old forward has played a total of 39 NHL games, recording one goal, two assists, and three points.
“I just think it has been a little bit of an inconsistent game,” Mike Sullivan of Othmann said shortly after the Rangers sent him down to the AHL. “There’s been times when he’s made a positive impact on the game, there’s been others when he hasn’t. We’ve talked a lot to him about attention to detail, bringing in a reliable conscientious game.”
The Flames selected Battaglia in the second round with the 62nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The 19-year-old forward currently plays for the Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League. In 22 games this season, Battaglia has recorded 12 goals, four assists, and 16 points.
Battaglia also served as captain of the Kingston Frontenacs before being traded to the Firebirds.