And Rempe acknowledged another violation could lead to a “huge suspension,” forcing him to confront the daunting challenge of embracing his physicality — the strength that helped him carve out a marginal role in the first place and become a fan favorite after debuting last February — while preventing it from becoming reckless.

The 6-9 forward finished serving his eight-game suspension and is eligible to return Thursday against the Devils.

Rangers forward Matt Rempe made a sobering admission before his return from an eye-opening eight-game suspension.

The New York Rangers recalled their six-foot-eight yard-dog forward Matt Rempe on Tuesday from the AHL Hartford Wolfpack after having served an eight-game suspension. He is officially eligible to return against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Matt Rempe’s eight-game suspension is officially over. For the first time since delivering a devastating hit on Miro Heiskanen, Rempe addressed the media. The 22-year-old did not defend himself as he immediately claimed that his hit on Heiskanen was unacceptable and took full responsibility.

Matt Rempe was assessed an eight-game suspension for boarding and elbowing Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday in Dallas.  A repeat offender in the eyes of the NHL, as a player who has been disciplined within the last 18 months,

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe returned to practice this week after serving an eight-game suspension for an illegal hit on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Dec. 20.

Matt Rempe is finally set to return for the New York Rangers on Thursday night for their matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The 22-year-old was suspended eight games for his hit on Miro Heiskanen.

Matt Rempe appears to have taken his most recent suspension to heart. Speaking to reporters Wednesday following his eight-game ban for elbowing Dallas