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Matt Rempe focused on rare Rangers chances as trade rumor lingers
Matt Rempe says he is concentrating on earning playing time with the New York Rangers despite an emerging trade rumour linking him to Edmonton. The 6-foot-9 forward has had limited chances this season, and the speculation has made his future with the Rangers less certain.
A report said Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is believed to admire Rempe as a possible addition for a team seeking size. Rempe played his third game of the season against St Louis on Tuesday after appearing in the opener and on 13 October, then sitting out three weeks. He says he is avoiding social media and focusing on improving and making the most of opportunities.
In short
- Rempe is focused on winning a regular place with the Rangers.
- Edmonton has been linked to him in a trade rumour.
- He has played three games this season.
Explained simply
Matt Rempe is a forward for the New York Rangers, a team in the National Hockey League (NHL), North America’s top professional ice hockey league. At 6ft 9in, he is unusually tall for a player in the sport, where forwards help create scoring chances and defend against opponents.
A place in the team is not guaranteed: coaches choose a line-up for each game, and players who are left out have to work for another chance. Edmonton’s Oilers are another NHL team, so reports linking Rempe to them have raised questions about where he might play in future. A trade would mean the Rangers transferring his playing rights to another team.