New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe facing another suspension following controversial hit
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New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe is facing another 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 now he's facing another suspension for a the same reason.
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 to face another suspension for latest controversial hit
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.
Like always fans are calling for another suspension to be handed out, as they believe Matt Rempe led with his elbow and made direct contact with Blankenburg's chin.
While on the other hand many believe it was a clean hit and shouldn't even be reviewed by the NHL Department of Player Safety, including former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette.
Vally on the Rempe hit "it was light, it wasn't a heavy offensive elbow or anything like that" #NYR
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