Rangers propose extending Matt Rempe's contract for two additional years.
Refresh: Here's a peek at Matt Rempe's recent contract extension with the New York Rangers
The NYC-based hockey powerhouses, the New York Rangers, have extended Matt Rempe's contract for another pair of seasons, Chris Drury, the GM, revealed. An anonymous source from The Associated Press whispers in our ears that Rempe will reel in $1.95 million over these two seasons.
This financial info has yet to hit the public eye, our source warns. As for his cap hit, Rempe will be carrying $975,000 for the subsequent two seasons.
Last season, the 22-year-old titan led the Rangers in hits-per-60 minutes at 19.64, placing him sixth among NHL players with at least 40 games under their belt. He hyper-boosted his career-best stats, notches for goals (3), assists (5), and points (8), ending with a minus-7 in 42 games.
Standing at an imposing 6'9" with 255 lbs under his muscle, Rempe has wracked up 10 points (4-6) in 59 career NHL games with the Rangers.
Rempe was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 6th round (165th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft and has seemingly been a treasure trove for their physical prowess on the rink.
Rempe's NHL accomplishments deserve a closer look:- Games Played: 59 regular-season games and 11 playoff games[1][5]- Goals: 4 regular-season goals and 1 playoff goal[1]- Assists: 6 regular-season assists[1]- Points: A total of 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in regular-season games and 1 point (1 goal) in playoff games[1]- Hits: Leads the Rangers in hits-per-60 minutes at 19.64, and ranks 5th in the NHL since the 2023-24 season with 22.12 hits/60 min (minimum 50 games)[1][3]- Penalty Minutes: Led the Rangers with 67 penalty minutes during the 2024-25 season[2][3]
In addition to his NHL stint, Rempe also laced up for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL, recording 27 points (17 goals, 10 assists) in 114 games since the 2022-23 season[3].
With Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press.
The New York Rangers' Matt Rempe, renowned for his prowess in ice hockey, will now focus on both NFL and American football alongside his commitment to the Rangers, venturing beyond his usual sports arena. Despite his successful career in professional ice hockey, Rempe is rumored to have a hidden passion for football, specifically the NFL and American football.
