Happy Brennan Ohtmann Day.
The Rangers top prospect makes his NHL debut on Thursday at The Garden when the Blueshirts take on the Blackhawks.
They might also get a reinforcement back sooner than most expected. Kaapo Kakko was on the ice at morning skate Thursday. Kakko has been out since he had a bad lower-body injury on Nov. 29.
He was in a red non-contact jersey Thursday, but being back on the ice should mean he could be back playing sometime this month.
To talk about that and the debut of Ohtmann, it’s time for a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts.
Up In The Blue Seats Podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker & Andrew Harts:
- BRENNAN OHTMANN: Getting the call up to the Rangers to replace the injured Tyler Pitlick. Will make his NHL debut on Thursday at MSG against the Blackhawks. Boyle breaks down why this was a good time to bring him up and what it will mean for his confidence.
- KAKKO: Kaapo Kakko is back on the ice with the Rangers for the first time since Nov. 29. It looked like it could have potentially been season-ending, but he is back at practice in a red non-contact jersey.
- POWER PLAY: Rangers goal differential is -1 on the 5-on-5. They can not just rely on the power play. They have to improve at even strength.
- WINTER CLASSIC: Boyle talks about his experience with NHL Network for the Winter Classic Monday in Seattle.
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