In nine games since his return, playing on the right side of an effective fourth line with Adam Edstrom on the left and Sam Carrick in the middle, there have been no extended elbows. Rempe has picked up three roughing minors and a fighting major.

Peter Laviolette talked about Matt Rempe's transformation as a player and admitted he's beginning to gain confidence in the young forward.

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette issues statement on fan favourite enforcer Matt Rempe's recent performance since returning from his eight-game suspension.

Fifty games into the Rangers season, Adam Edstrom has played in every single one. The 6-foot-7 rookie has emerged as a defensively reliable fourth-line winger who can lead the forechecking charge and make things happen in front of the net.

Have you noticed that Matt Rempe now is finally in Peter Laviolette's good graces? (Not great graces, mind you, but The Skating Giraffe is getting there.) 2. The Fourth (or Latter Day Crash) Line is getting some semi-healthy ice time.

Since Matt Rempe joined the New York Rangers in 2024, he has been a lightning rod of attention. The Big Guys Get All The Attention On a cold February day last year, the New York Rangers played their cross-town rivals,

Matt Rempe appears to have learned his lessons, and has become an important force on the New York Rangers fourth line.

Matt Rempe continued his resurgence with the New York Rangers, scoring his fiurst goal of the season against the Ottawa Senators.