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Matt Rempe (Via: Getty Images) Matt Rempe thrives on playing a tough, physical game, but questionable officiating has put him under the spotlight. The New York Rangers enforcer has faced controversial penalty calls, raising concerns about fairness. Despite the scrutiny, he remains steadfast, refusing to let officiating dictate his aggressive style.
For Rempe, bad calls won’t force him to change, he’s determined to keep playing his brand of hard-nosed hockey. Matt Rempe stands his ground: 'Not going to be a big Teddy Bear' Matt Rempe's Hardest Hitting Moments Of 2023-24 After practice on Friday, an exasperated Rempe addressed the situation, making it clear that he refuses to change his game despite the officiating inconsistencies. "It's frustrating, for sure.
I don't agree with the calls on that. That one last night, the guy just ran into me..
.I know I'm a big guy who plays a physical game, it's unfortunate," Rempe said. Despite the repeated penalties, the 6’8” enforcer insists he won’t tone down his style.
“I’m not changing my game, but I feel like I’m going to go be fast, be physical, go make plays...
My game has to lead with speed and physicality." "If I start going around and trying to be cautious, that’s not me. That’s not my game.
The farthest thing I want to be is a big teddy bear, that’s the last thing I want to be.” (via: Sportskeeda) Also Read: Pittsburgh Penguins send Sebastian Aho and Matt Nieto to AHL in latest roster moves Rangers rally behind Matt Rempe amid officiating concerns Rempe’s hard-nosed playstyle has earned him a reputation around the league, along with two multi-game suspensions in his first 48 NHL appearances. His aggressive approach may be a factor in the way officials handle his calls, but the Rangers aren’t standing idly by.
Head coach Peter Laviolette has also expressed concern over how Rempe is being officiated. Following the Rangers' win over the Wild, Laviolette noted that his young forward is often penalized simply for his size and style of play. "I think he draws attention.
Just the size of him and the way he plays the game. It just draws attention. It's unfortunate because, sometimes like tonight, he's not really doing anything and he's in the box.
" The Rangers have already taken their grievances to the league, hoping for a fairer shake moving forward. There’s always conversations that go on. Game happens fast out there.
But with regard to Matt, we're just trying to get him the benefit of the doubt once in a while," Laviolette explained. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on how Rempe navigates this challenge. Honestly, he has no plans to soften his approach anytime soon.
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