Matt Rempe targets NHL roster spot as Rangers face Devils in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Matt Rempe is set to play in the New York Rangers' preseason opener against the New Jersey Devils on September 21, 2026. After recovering from a thumb injury that kept him sidelined for much of the previous season, Rempe aims to secure a spot on the roster. The 6-foot-9 forward expressed a strong desire to contribute after a challenging year marked by injuries. Competing for a position in a younger Rangers lineup, he looks to prove his fitness and skill during the game.
- •Rempe last played for the Rangers on February 5, 2026.
- •He endured two surgeries after breaking his thumb in October 2025.
- •The preseason opener serves as a key evaluation for Rempe.
- •Rangers lineup skews younger, making each spot competitive.
- •Rempe had minimal impact last season with one goal in 26 games.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Towering Rangers forward healthy, eyes roster spot: ‘I want to be here bad’
"Matt Rempe hasn’t played a game for the New York Rangers since Feb. 5 last season. And it was more […]
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