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Reports say Matt Rempe out for playoffs

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Marvin Azrak
May 23, 2024  (5:36 PM)
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Matt Rempe, New York Rangers
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The New York Rangers have been on fire in the playoffs, but with some key players returning to full health, it might be the end of the road for standout rookie Matt Rempe.

This season, Rempe made headlines in the NHL with his fearless, physical style of play, capturing attention under the bright lights of one of the league's biggest stages. There was hope that his aggressive play would give the Rangers a boost in the playoffs, and while he's certainly made an impact, his performance hasn't matched the hype.

In their recent conference semi-final win against the Carolina Hurricanes, Rempe saw just over 6 minutes of ice time. Now that Blake Wheeler and Filip Chytil are back in the mix, and with Rempe being scratched in game one, it appears like his postseason journey might be coming to a close, even though some fans and players don't like it.

Of course, injuries can change the game in an instant, so Rempe is staying prepared just in case. During warmups in game one, before the Rangers 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers, he was seen closely shadowing Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk, ready to jump in if needed.

«Everything, what I've done my whole life, is outwork people and that's what I want to do,» Rempe said via the New York Post. «I know I got a long way to go. I've just been always playing catchup, per se, the last couple of years and here I want to exceed expectations every single day. I got a lot of work to do now.»

During the regular season, Rempe injected energy into the Rangers lineup, never shying away from a challenge. At 21 years old, he still has plenty of room to grow, and being part of this playoff run will only help him improve. Despite the uncertainty, Rempe remains optimistic, acknowledging that he has a lot of work ahead of him.

For now, it seems like Rempe's playoff journey has come to an end. But if the team needs a physical boost down the line, don't be surprised to see him back in action.

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