Today, the NHL's Department of Player Safety (DoPS) reviewed a hit delivered by New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe. Following their assessment, the DoPS determined an appropriate punishment.
Rempe has a history of controversial and suspendable plays in his rookie season in the NHL. In the Rangers latest game, he was penalized for interference after a hit on Trevor Van Riemsdyk.
Matt Rempe was called for interference on this hit against Trevor Van Riemsdyk
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Following the hit, Rempe declined a challenge to fight from Washington Capitals' forward Tom Wilson, who sought to defend his teammate.
Tom Wilson appeared to want to go with Matt Rempe but Rempe passed
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After the NHL Department of Player Safety's assessment, it seems Rempe has managed to avoid significant consequences this time.
#NYR Matt Rempe will not face punishment from the @NHLplayersafety for this hit on #AllCaps Trevor Van Riemsdyk
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Do you think the NHL Player Safety Department should have suspended New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe for his hit on Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk?
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