Matt Rempe's suspension fate was just confirmed by the NHL Player Safety after another controversial hit
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According to recent reports, the NHL Department of Player Safety has reached a verdict on Matt Rempe's suspension, following a controversial «hit to the head» to Nick Blankenburg of the Nashville Predators.
Matt Rempe has been the centre of a lot of controversy this season as as he was suspended earlier this season for 8-games, and during Sunday nights game he laid a heavy hit that would certainly catch the attention of the NHL Player Safety.
As the Rangers took on the Nashville Predators, Rempe laid a heavy hit on Nick Blankenburg and many believe he connected with his head. However Rempe was only given a two minute penalty and then a five-minute penalty for fighting after the hit.
Matt Rempe's suspension fate has just been confirmed following controversial hit on Blankenburg
The 22-year old forward is 6'9» tall and has a history of throwing nasty hits that have lead to unnecessary penalties and even 4 suspensions, but since his 8-game suspension he has truly improved on that aspect and understands that he can't continue to do that.
Vally on the Rempe hit "it was light, it wasn't a heavy offensive elbow or anything like that" #NYR
Reports have surfaced this morning that revealed the NHL Department of Player Safety will not enforce further supplemental discipline towards Rempe after reviewing this hit.
Certainly some good news for the youngster and the New York Rangers as he's clearly been a difference maker on the ice since rejoining the lineup.
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