The New York Rangers have made an important decisionregarding team enforcer Matt Rempe moments before he was set to become a restricted free agent this summer.![Matt Rempe signed two-year extension]()
Rempe burst on the scene two seasons ago with his style of play, physicality and toughness along with his fighting that made him a easy fan favourite and a team favourite.
Just last month, Remy Mastey of The Hockey News stated that he felt the Rangers young enforcer has done enough in his year and a half with the Rangers garner a contract extension, something many fans agree with.
It will likely be a contract for about one or two years with little financial risk as Rempe continues to grow and progress through his development. - Remy Mastey
The past season has been a roller coaster for the 22-year-old forward as the Rangers coaching staff had called him and sent him back to the Hartford Wolfpack several times as his play continued to diminish.
As the season was coming to an end, Rempe began to show his worth not tied to his fists and may have helped his cause to land a new deal with the Rangers.
Standing at 6 foot 9 and 255 lbs, Rempe played 42 games for the Rangers, scoring three goals of five assists for eight points and was a + 7.
He fell a little short to his penalty minutes from last season of 71 where he amassed 67 penalty minutes this year while only plain 8 minutes and 30 seconds of average ice time.
New York Rangers secure Matt Rempe to a two-year extension
Just a few moments ago several reports surfaced that confirmed Matt Rempe has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $975K per season.
"Rangers and Matt Rempe have agreed to two-year deal for what is believed somewhat under $1M per, Post has learned...Removes No. 73 an offer-sheet possibility...Rempe has been back in NY/CT for a couple of weeks, working with skills coach and in the gym..."
Both Drury and Sullivan clearly see the potential in Matt Rempe as he has truly improved his skills with his time in the NHL as a member of the New York Rangers.
