Rangers’ Brennan Othmann Can Contribute in 2024-25 & Canucks and Oilers Prospect Rankings
Also, getting to know Senators new prospect Jake Chiasson, Easton Cowan potentially making the Maple Leafs' roster out of training camp, and more!
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Jake Chiasson: Everything to Know About Senators’ New Acquisition
July 23, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Ottawa Senators have been active this offseason, trying to become contenders sooner rather than later. They recently traded for forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Roby Jarventie and a fourth-round pick. While this deal doesn’t move the needle for either team to become champions, it does offer each player a fresh start as they seemed to have fallen out of favour with their respective teams. While the Senators will be looking to continue their rebuild, bolstering their prospect pool with two new players is a smart move considering it seemed as though Jarventie wouldn’t have a spot in the NHL this season.
Rangers’ Brennan Othmann Can Contribute in 2024-25
July 22, 2024 by Brian Abate
During the 2023-24 season, the New York Rangers opted to keep Brennan Othmann, one of their top prospects, in the American Hockey League (AHL) rather than playing him on the fourth line. The young winger should have a legitimate shot to make the opening night lineup and he can contribute in the NHL this season.
Canucks’ Top 15 Prospects for 2024-25 Season
July 22, 2024 by Matthew Zator
The Vancouver Canucks still don’t have the strongest prospect pool overall, but they do have some blue-chippers dotting the landscape, namely Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Tom Willander – their two most recent first-round picks. They will be part of this list for a while unless Lekkerimaki surprises and plays more than 25 games this season, which is unlikely. With that said, let’s take a look at the current top-15, shall we?
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Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25 Season
July 22, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
Entering the 2024 offseason, the Edmonton Oilers had one of the weakest prospect pools in the NHL, lacking top-end talent and potential, with equally disappointing depth. However, under interim general manager Jeff Jackson, the team has revitalized their prospects through several trades and the draft. While the pool might still be below average, there are now a few prospects to be excited about.
Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan Set on Making NHL Roster
July 22, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
Nearly a full calendar year after being one of the final players sent down from the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to puck drop on the 2023-24 season, Easton Cowan is set to make another run for a roster spot ahead of the 2024-25 season.
