Rangers’ Matt Rempe still earning trust from coaches
MONTREAL — Matt Lempe is in the midst of his first overtime game of the season, making his sixth consecutive appearance in the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Sunday night at the Bell Center. The 6-foot-8 and a half forward played in extremely limited playing time after receiving an eight-game suspension for […]
Matt Rempe knows his Rangers reality could have consequences
Matt Lempe has been in this situation before. Just over 10 months ago, in March, the 6-foot-8.5 forward was suspended, admitted he made a mistake with a high elbow hit on the Devils' Jonas Siegenthaler, and has grown from there. emphasized the need to . It was more of a “learning experience” than anything else, […]
Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended 8 games for hit on Stars player
The New York Rangers recalled hard-hitting defenseman Matt Lempe to the main roster on Friday, only to find out three days later that he had been suspended for eight games. During New York's 3-1 win Friday night, Lempe elbowed Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen. He was called for game misconduct on that play. CLICK HERE […]
Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended eight games for hit on Miro Heiskanen
Matt Lempe was suspended eight games Friday for his timely hit on Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen in Dallas. As a repeat offender in the NHL's eyes and a player who has received disciplinary action within the last 18 months, Rempe's suspension certainly reflects the league's initiative to send a message. This is the second time […]
Matt Rempe brought ‘big impact’ before ejection in Rangers return
DALLAS — There was a lot to like about Matt Lempe's first game back with the Rangers after a 3-1/2-week absence, until the 22-year-old rookie was ejected for the fourth time in 22 games of his NHL career. In the Blueshirts' 3-1 win over the Stars on Friday night at American Airlines Center, Lempe committed […]
Rangers ship Matt Rempe back to Hartford after one-game stint
Matt Rempe's return to action was short-lived. The Rangers sent their popular forward back to AHL Hartford on Tuesday and called up defenseman Chad Ruhwedel. Lempe was called up for the team's 5-2 loss to the Blues on Monday at Madison Square Garden. Rangers center Matt Lempe #73 jumps out of the way of the […]
I don’t get why the Rangers keep benching Matt Rempe
I'm looking at head coach Peter Laviolette's lineup card for Monday's game against the Red Wings at the Garden, but in a meeting where robots and a line of Transformers toys are being discussed, I'm watching 12-year-old Josh – Became Baskin. I don't understand. I don't understand. Why did big Matt Lempe, who was hurt […]
Matt Rempe, Adam Edstrom pairing gives Rangers big 4th-line energy
Madison Square Garden has a new signature sound. The foreboding hum that pervades the air as Matt Lempe and Adam Edstrom speed off down the ice, take hits, and battle the puck behind the visitors' net until they finally decide which one. , or if both come into contact, it will explode a crowded stand. […]
It may be best for Rangers if Matt Rempe starts season in AHL
Matt Lempe is valuable to the Rangers in a fourth-line role with Agent Chaos, even beyond his ice time. He is an important and unique part of this dynamic. He deserves to play in the season opener Oct. 9 at Pittsburgh. However, I wonder if Rempe would be a more valuable player for the Blueshirts […]
Rangers’ Matt Rempe trying to ‘showcase’ his offseason training
Matt Rempe knew training in New York for the 2024-25 season was the best move for him. But the end of the offseason was made even more rewarding when teammate Jonathan Quick invited the 22-year-old to his home. The 6-foot-8-and-a-half-inch forward was the biggest kid in the Quick household this summer. Quick's actual youngest son, […]