In dire need of offense, the New York Rangers have recalled a pair of forward prospects to the NHL level. The Rangers announced they’ve recalled Gabriel Perreault and Brennan Othmann to the team, and have reassigned Brett Berard and Jaroslav Chmelar in a corresponding roster move.
Perreault, 20, was the 23rd overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft from the United States National Team Development Program. He already has eight NHL appearances to his name, but only one assist to show for.
Still, Perreault has dominated at every level he’s played at. Spending his two post-draft seasons with the Boston College Eagles, Perreault scored 35 goals and 108 points in 73 games over his tenure. This season, with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, Perreault has scored 10 goals and 17 points in 20 games. Although the production is only good for 12th in the AHL among rookies, Perreault is currently leading the Wolf Pack.
Meanwhile, Othmann, 22, has remained with the organization after being the subject of trade speculation shortly after the 2025-26 season began. Despite being the 16th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft, he’s only managed 26 games with the Rangers, tallying two assists. His frustration with the organization likely stemmed from his lack of opportunity in the NHL and his limited usage once he was there, averaging 9:58 of ice time in those 26 contests.
Regardless of the trade rumors, he’s remained relatively productive in the AHL. This season, he has scored four goals and 10 points in 19 games with a -7 rating. Before the current campaign, he had scored 33 goals and 69 points in 94 contests.
Bedard, 23, returns to the Wolf Pack after spending all of his time with the Rangers since American Thanksgiving. The Providence, RI native registered one assist in 11 games before his demotion, averaging 10:59 of ice time.
Lastly, Chmelar returns to Hartford, where he’s scored three goals and 11 points in 19 games this season. The 6’4″, 227 lbs winger is in his second professional season, and has skated in six games with New York this year.
There’s no guarantee that either Perreault or Othmann will provide the fix for New York’s stagnant offense. They have already broken a record this year, becoming the first team to be shut out six times through their first 17 home games.
Guess it wasn’t Laviolette’s fault afterall. Maybe they should reassign GM Drury.
Drury dismantled a good team. It began with Buchnevich. Got nothing in return.
And he spent years trying to fill the void: Kravtsov, Vatrano, Copp, Kane, Tarsenko, Wheeler, Wennberg.
Feels like they on the verge of a breakout any year now.
They’re always on the verge, but outside of ‘94 they’ve been on the verge for 85 years. Until they get actual hockey management people in place they’ll always be losers.
Othmann’s stats are from AHL, not NHL.
They’ll both be sent back down in a week. Drury is re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic. Feels like a move to showcase Othmann for an offer to the Sabres to acquire Tuch.
Of course ny wants tuch
Why they recalled kids? They will be heatlhty scratched anyway instead of Brodz and Sheary
Signing Sheary was malpractice. Now they can’t be honest about him and throw him on waivers or Sully won’t hear the end of it at Christmas. This what happens when emotions get in the way of icing the best team. Sheary has been a black hole all season, and Sully plays him up the lineup. He had the puck in the slot yesterday and he somehow lost it by stickhandling it so it went behind him and out of the zone. ECHL-level skill. I’m not saying he’s the only problem, but he’s definitely a symptom of Drupy’s asinine approach to roster building.
Seary is the Rangers savior. The guy who played in Ahl last season and bearly get interest from other teams is playing right now in top Rangers lines. Crazy
The Rangers…. But who has the balls in this organization? Should ship Drury, Sully and loser Quinn to Mexico. Hire Torts for this season and play kids to learn them how to not be a loser team.
Blame Drury all you want but remember the true dirtbag is Dolan that who you should all be pissed at. Yes Drury should go but he will not be the first as the Coaches usually find the door first.
100%. Dolan sets the tone. He’s the one holding Drury’s leash.