And then, some have already been passed over in the NHL Draft and are still eligible to be selected by teams. Some are eligible for the upcoming drafts. Many of them have already been drafted by NHL teams. The World Junior Championship annually provides an opportunity to see the best prospects in the world. The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages and features of Brennan Othmann that are available on youtube.2021 WJC: 10 draft-eligible overagers to watch Othmann’s game is reminiscent of Zach Hyman, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability. If he does, he will be an outstanding complimentary piece, doing the dirty work for his line. He’s a bit of a safe pick though, as Othmann will likely be able to carve out a career on the bottom lines if he doesn’t hit his ceiling. However, he needs to work on his skating if he wants to really make an impact at the NHL level. He has the type of makeup that coaches will love and will be given every opportunity to develop into a top-six forward in time. Othmann is a smart and physical player, with a high-end work ethic. If he can improve his footwork, he will become an even better defensive player. This helps him to still cut some of these plays out even with his slower feet. Still his instincts are good and he reads the play well. He can be beaten if his man makes a quick move into open space. Othmann is smart positionally however he can sometimes have a tough time containing his man away from the puck due to his lack of explosiveness. He supports the defence down low and also provides back pressure against the rush. He is an aggressive, physical player willing to battle in all three zones. Othmann’s defensive game is good but there is still some room for improvement. Othmann is aggressive on the forecheck, forcing defencemen to move the puck quickly and causing turnovers. He is also able to make a quick pass through a tight passing lane if he sees a teammate get open. He controls and protects the puck along the boards, keeping the puck in the cycle and making smart passes to teammates. Othmann is mainly a goal scorer but has a decent playmaking game as well. He can pounce on rebounds, one-time short passes, and get deflections. Othmann is dangerous in tight, with his quick hands and good hand-eye coordination. He also does a good job of driving the net both with and without the net. He has a real knack for getting open without the puck, leaving himself able to take a pass and fire it on the net. Othmann also has an excellent slap shot and one-timer. His quick hands help him to change angles on the release and fools goaltenders. He can also get them off very quickly with an excellent release. His wrist shot and snapshot are both powerful and accurate. It is amongst the best in this draft class. Othmann has an outstanding arsenal of shots. Othmann wins battles in front of the net as well as along the boards. He is very tough to knock off the puck and fights through checks. He really needs to work with a good skating coach in the coming years. Othmann could also stand work on his stops and his first few steps. He loses speed in his turns and needs work on his crossovers. He also could work on his edgework and acceleration. While he is able to keep up with the play due to smart positioning and high hockey IQ, Othmann is not really a threat to blow past defenders. He has a bit of a clunky stride which robs him of both speed and acceleration. Othmann can use some work on this aspect of his game. Brennan Othmann Scouting Reportīorn January 5th, 2003 - Pickering, Ontario In 2019, he led the Don Mills Flyers to the OHL Cup with 14 points in seven games. Othmann scored three goals and three assists for six points in five tournament games. He also played for Team Canada Black at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. Othmann was named to the OHL All-Rookie Team. He scored 17 goals and 16 assists for 33 points in 55 games. The second overall pick in the 2019 OHL Draft, Othmann had a strong rookie season for the Firebirds in 2019-20. Othmann came home from Texas with a gold medal. In seven tournament games, he scored three goals and three assists. Following the conclusion of the Swiss season, Othmann joined Team Canada for the IIHF Under-20 World Championships. He also added a goal and an assist in four playoff games. Playing against men in the second division of the Swiss League, Othmann put up seven goals and nine assists for 16 points in 34 games. He was loaned to EHC Olten in the Swiss League. With the OHL season continuously delayed and then never even starting Flint Firebirds forward and 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Brennan Othmann went to Switzerland.