Player Discussion Matt Rempe - See Mod Note Post 769

[EdJovanovski]

Moving his feet in the defensive zone is the one thing I noticed where he could improve upon now. That and learning the Michigan.

Lmao given how everything’s gone so far for him if there’s one Ranger I could imagine scoring a Michigan it’s him

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The read off of Goodrow's pass to drift to the front of the net before the Vesey touch is actual OZ game sense. I don't know what the f*** Tom Wilson was doing on that play and I'm glad that it was him of all people on that team that ended up in Narnia, but this wasn't an instance of him just happening to be in the right spot, he got him self there.

Lmao given how everything’s gone so far for him if there’s one Ranger I could imagine scoring a Michigan it’s him

The thing is his turning radius is so wide he might put it in his own net when attempting it.

 

[Unpredictable1]

Lmao given how everything’s gone so far for him if there’s one Ranger I could imagine scoring a Michigan it’s him

Imagine being able to do the Michigan from the corner of the rink along the goal line.

 

[superdeluxe]

Watching Matt Rempe grow up from a teen in Seattle to seeing him last night in the big lights, definitely hit me in the feels. So glad to see Rempe doing amazing things for you guys.

Good luck from Seattle

 

[bernmeister]

after a gazillion posts, just stopping by to thank the kid for making me look good in that, as was the case w/Kreider, LaF and Edstrom and others before, he has delivered at least to extent I said he would

Have a great nyr career Remp-meister

 

[LoveGoons]

Wilson got away with a couple of cheapies..Time for Rempe to chirp to Wilson that his fight ticket is punched and all he has to drop his gloves.. line Rempe up against him and have Rempe start meowing.!!!

Wilson got away with a couple of cheapies..Time for Rempe to chirp to Wilson that his fight ticket is punched and all he has to drop his gloves.. line Rempe up against him and have Rempe start meowing.!!!

Time for a Gordon Howe hat trick!!

 

[Mike in Houston]

This was unfortunate.

 

[Machinehead]

Listen, we're not doing the Adam Herman thing again. We did it with DeAngelo and we're not doing it again.

 

[NickyFotiu]

big /= tough

I don't think he is big. He is tall but not big imo. He is still young so his arms do not look like a Tom Wilson's arms.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Wilson got away with a couple of cheapies..Time for Rempe to chirp to Wilson that his fight ticket is punched and all he has to drop his gloves.. line Rempe up against him and have Rempe start meowing.!!!


Time for a Gordon Howe hat trick!!

Id be a bit nervous of Rempe going against either Wilson or Dylan M. Those are grown men with grown man strength and experience. If he does go with Wilson at least it gets Wilson off the ice but there are possible downsides as well.

 

[NYR Viper]

Id be a bit nervous of Rempe going against either Wilson or Dylan M. Those are grown men with grown man strength and experience. If he does go with Wilson at least it gets Wilson off the ice but there are possible downsides as well.

He fought McIlrath this year in the AHL. He has fought guys who are bigger and stronger than Wilson most of the year. Hell, Reaves and MacDermid would wipe the floor with Wilson

 

[NickyFotiu]

He fought McIlrath this year in the AHL. He has fought guys who are bigger and stronger than Wilson most of the year. Hell, Reaves and MacDermid would wipe the floor with Wilson

He fought Dylan and he lost to Dylan. He has fought a lot in the AHL and the NHL. He has also arguably lost a lot and taken some punishment. I don't want him to get hurt. I want him to learn to defend himself before fighting monsters so he can have a legit career.

 

[NYR Viper]

He fought Dylan and he lost to Dylan. He has fought a lot in the AHL and the NHL. He has also arguably lost a lot and taken some punishment. I don't want him to get hurt. I want him to learn to defend himself before fighting monsters so he can have a legit career.

I don't disagree that he is learning but I wouldn't classify him as needing to avoid it all costs. He can more than hold his own

 

[NickyFotiu]

I don't disagree that he is learning but I wouldn't classify him as needing to avoid it all costs. He can more than hold his own

Im not saying avoid at all costs. Im saying don't make bad decisions. Make decisions that work for Rempe and work for the NYR. Dont let Wilson or Dylan decide.

 

[E-Train]

I don’t think he lost to McIlrath at all. He looked surprised to take some shots so he threw him to the ice. Similar to Deslauriers getting buckled by the forehead shot so he went for the takedown. Idiot Flyer fans claim that’s a win. Unbelievably some here too

 

[eco's bones]

I don’t think he lost to McIlrath at all. He looked surprised to take some shots so he threw him to the ice. Similar to Deslauriers getting buckled by the forehead shot so he went for the takedown. Idiot Flyer fans claim that’s a win. Unbelievably some here too

To me it was really even until the end where McIlrath got Rempe twisted around. It's questionable about any impact that last punch has where they both go down. I would give Dylan the edge there but it's not a lot and considering you've a 30 year old seasoned pro vs. a 20 year old first year pro who hasn't grown altogether into his body yet that was a really good go for Rempe whether or not you think he got edged. McIlrath is about as tough as it gets in the AHL and the 20 year old gave him all he could handle.

It's a learning process to fight well and for Rempe fighting guys like McIlrath, Deslauriers, Olivier, MacDermid, Reaves----or the best of the best is absolutely what he should be doing even if he doesn't win them all. He's kind of a monster in the making but a few years down the road with better skating his hitting game will be even better and he'll be a better fighter too. It's a bit like an apprenticeship going against guys like that and at 21 he's already proving he's legit.

 

[E-Train]

He's kind of a monster in the making but a few years down the road with better skating his hitting game will be even better and he'll be a better fighter too. It's a bit like an apprenticeship going against guys like that and at 21 he's already proving he's legit.

This is a good point. It is like an apprenticeship. When he has more man-strength no one will get to him with that reach. We’re looking at the heavyweight champ that can skate 10-11 minutes every game

 

[n8]

This was unfortunate.

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clearly a generational talent More goals than McD, Marchand, and Rantanen combined

 

[bhamill]

Id be a bit nervous of Rempe going against either Wilson or Dylan M. Those are grown men with grown man strength and experience. If he does go with Wilson at least it gets Wilson off the ice but there are possible downsides as well.

Wilson has NEVER been a real heavyweight. He really only wants to fight guys who are smaller or not good fighters.
Rempe already fought McI, last season when he was even scrawnier and less experienced, and did just fine. Dylan is a standup guy, and fearless, unlike Wilson in both ways, so that is probably more likely.
If Rempe hadn't already fought the level of killers he has this year I might be worried about him facing Wilson. And Wilson knows Rempe can hang with ANYONE, he isn't going to fight him unless he absolutely HAS to.

 

[bhamill]

To me it was really even until the end where McIlrath got Rempe twisted around. It's questionable about any impact that last punch has where they both go down. I would give Dylan the edge there but it's not a lot and considering you've a 30 year old seasoned pro vs. a 20 year old first year pro who hasn't grown altogether into his body yet that was a really good go for Rempe whether or not you think he got edged. McIlrath is about as tough as it gets in the AHL and the 20 year old gave him all he could handle.

It's a learning process to fight well and for Rempe fighting guys like McIlrath, Deslauriers, Olivier, MacDermid, Reaves----or the best of the best is absolutely what he should be doing even if he doesn't win them all. He's kind of a monster in the making but a few years down the road with better skating his hitting game will be even better and he'll be a better fighter too. It's a bit like an apprenticeship going against guys like that and at 21 he's already proving he's legit.

the punch actually missed Rempe and Dylan sort of bulldogged him to the ice. I remember Dylan being concerned that Matt may have hit his head on the ice. Like I've said, standup guy.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

This was unfortunate.

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Herman is such a f***ing idiot. Legitimately braindead.

 

[eco's bones]

Herman is such a f***ing idiot. Legitimately braindead.

In life as in sports there are people who make so much noise that they fool some people into thinking their opinions are more popular than they really are. There are people who don't like fighting in hockey but they're really a minority. It's the fastest full contact sport and with no out of bounds. Players are going to get mad at each other and fighting has always been a way that the game manages anger when it spills over. I think there are more people that like fighting but just don't want to see someone seriously hurt......and because the 80's and 90's were so violent they want to see some mitigating control over it. And it is down but fighting is a safety valve and also attracts fans. It just does.

 

[Mike in Houston]

In life as in sports there are people who make so much noise that they fool some people into thinking their opinions are more popular than they really are. There are people who don't like fighting in hockey but they're really a minority. It's the fastest full contact sport and with no out of bounds. Players are going to get mad at each other and fighting has always been a way that the game manages anger when it spills over. I think there are more people that like fighting but just don't want to see someone seriously hurt......and because the 80's and 90's were so violent they want to see some mitigating control over it. And it is down but fighting is a safety valve and also attracts fans. It just does.

I wonder if this was him when Rempe scored in Game 1.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Wilson has NEVER been a real heavyweight. He really only wants to fight guys who are smaller or not good fighters.
Rempe already fought McI, last season when he was even scrawnier and less experienced, and did just fine. Dylan is a standup guy, and fearless, unlike Wilson in both ways, so that is probably more likely.
If Rempe hadn't already fought the level of killers he has this year I might be worried about him facing Wilson. And Wilson knows Rempe can hang with ANYONE, he isn't going to fight him unless he absolutely HAS to.

Both Wilson and Dylan have been trying to get Rempe to drop the gloves. I'm glad Matt has declined. Wilson may not be the most feared fighter but he is strong as an OX and can handle himself. Matt having hung in and survived previous bouts doesn't mean we should risk him unless needed imo. Matt took a lot of punches in a short amount of time. I do not want him to get rocked to the point that the lights start going out fast. He is a good kid. I would like him to learn how to defend himself over the summer so he can fight with less risk. Eating too many punches should not be the goal. Yes Matt fought Dylan and Matt lost to Dylan. Right now there is no reason for that to be repeated. Matt is doing a good job playing hockey and turning down fights.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I don’t think he lost to McIlrath at all. He looked surprised to take some shots so he threw him to the ice. Similar to Deslauriers getting buckled by the forehead shot so he went for the takedown. Idiot Flyer fans claim that’s a win. Unbelievably some here too

I thought it was partly a punch to the side of Matts face that took Matt down. It was a fairly close fight but at the end Matt took some hard blows. I thought Dylan won. What I liked is Dylan tried to protect Matts head from hitting the ice. I like respect between fighters.