The Rangers are trying to find answers and turning to a well-known face to assist find them.
The team announced that Matt Rempe has been called up from the Hartford Wolf Pack and he will probably be energetic for Monday’s game against the St. Louis Blues.
His promotion comes while Chris Kreider is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Kreider will probably be replaced within the lineup by Brett Berard.
The Blueshirts, 12-6-1, have lost two straight to the Flames and Oilers to conclude their recent four-game road trip.
Rempe, 22, was sent down earlier this month, but his return may very well be their answer to forecheck problems as larger, stronger teams have taken advantage of the Rangers.
The fan-favorite defenseman played in 10 games for Hartford, scoring twice and grabbing an assist while trying to gain confidence as something aside from an enforcer.
He looked particularly strong at Hartford when killing penalties, helping kill 4 straight power plays in a Nov. 16 game against the Bruins’ AHL affiliate.
The 6-foot-9 behemoth became a fan favorite last season for his willingness to scuffle with opposing teams each time called upon.
Rempe dished out and took some brutal beatings through the 2023 stretch run to the Eastern Conference Finals for the Blueshirts.
It is just not yet clear how Rempe will probably be utilized, but coach Peter Laviolette confirmed he’ll play Monday.
