The New York Rangers called up Brendan Othmann, one of the top prospects in the organization, to have an extra forward available in case veteran Chris Kreider is unable to play Tuesday night against the Islanders because of injury.

Despite having a historic National Hockey League career and having been with the New York Rangers since 2009, there are some so-called-fans of the Rangers who a

Kreider’s future with the Rangers is murky, but it’s hard to see a contender making enough salary cap room to take on his entire contract midseason. It’s not impossible, but it feels more like an offseason move if it happens.

The Blueshirts recalled former first-round pick Brennan Othmann as injury insurance for Chris Kreider, but he should be playing regardless.

The New York Rangers called up Brennan Othmann, one of the top prospects in the organization, to have an extra forward available Tuesday night.