Matt Rempe learns his fate from the Department of Player Safety
Today the NHL's Department of Player Safety (DoPS) reviewed a hit laid out by New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe. After seeing the hit and meeting with Matt Rempe the DoPS has decided on a proper punishment.
Matt Rempe is no stranger to interactions with the DoPS. He has had several controversial and suspendable plays in his first season in the NHL. In the Rangers' most recent game yet another hit occurred that caught the eye of the DoPS.
Matt Rempe was called for interference on this hit against Trevor Van Riemsdyk
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After the hit was laid out Matt Rempe made himself a target by the Washington Capitals. Washington power forward Tom Wilson tried to challenge Matt Rempe to a fight in defense of his teammate but Matt Rempe declined.
Tom Wilson appeared to want to go with Matt Rempe but Rempe passed
Since we are 5pm, and no announcement from the NHL player safety, Matt Rempe will not be facing a suspension from the league.
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