Rempe’s Camp Clash and the Physicality Test | New York Rangers News

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Yo, so training camp for the Rangers is heating up, and it ain't just about the puck.

Matt Rempe, the big dude, almost threw down in the first scrimmage.

He got checked hard along the boards by Marc Del Gaizo, and things got heated with Rempe shoving back. It didn't turn into a full-on brawl, but it definitely showed some intensity. This ain't new for Rempe though. He's got a history of dropping the gloves like 12 times in his career. Last season, he even broke his thumb in a fight, which led to surgery and a long road back. It messed with his grip on the stick, his shooting, everything. The coach, Mike Sullivan, is emphasizing how important every practice is, especially with the shortened preseason. He saw real hockey out there with physicality and battles for the puck. It sounds like the whole team is bringing the energy, trying to make the most of their limited time before the season kicks off. Rempe's situation is interesting. He was rotating in as an extra forward in the first line combinations. That suggests he's got to earn his spot on the ice, not just rely on his size. But then, he ends up being the focal point of that physical moment in the scrimmage. It's a tough balance for guys like Rempe. They got to show they can contribute without taking themselves out of the game with injuries.

This camp is going to be a sprint, and he's got to prove he belongs in the lineup. One shift, one battle at a time.