It has not been the season that New York Rangers fans dreamed of following a Conference Finals appearance. The Rangers have been wildly inconsistent this season as they scrape by in hopes of sneaking into the playoffs this time around. Several veteran stars have suffered severe regressions throughout the season, including franchise icon Chris Kreider.
The veteran winger has not played up to snuff this season and, as a result, could see his playing time reduced or even eliminated. As the Rangers search for a spark to plug into the lineup, star prospect Brennan Othmann could be the ideal candidate to put on the ice.