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 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.

The Montreal Canadiens could be buyers and sellers by the NHL trade deadline, while the Ottawa Senators are a topic of trade speculation during goalie Linus Ullmark's injury.

There’s much been much speculation lately about trade talks between the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks. Much of that