In the five fights Rempe has had the opportunity to be involved in, he has arguably a 4-1 record while only being tested by the Philadelphia Flyers, tough guy Nicholas Deslauriers, and Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Mathieu Olivier.
Whether Rempe will become the premier National Hockey League enforcer is yet to be seen, and honestly, it's far too early to tell, but the youngster has already made an impression by suiting up for the team that plays on Broadway.
However, in 2024, the hockey world puts far too much emphasis on how a young player performs early in their career, as if it will make or break them. Although the small sample size is promising, it will be great to see if the Rangers can fit the 21-year-old into their full-time plans next season.
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27 FEVRIER | 335 ANSWERS Rangers rookie enforcer shows battlescars five games into career Do you believe Matt Rempe could become a bona fide enforcer over an 82-game schedule? | ||
Yes | 160 | 47.8 % |
No | 175 | 52.2 % |
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