Today more information has come out regarding the punishment coming to Matt Rempe after he was ejected from last night's game against the New Jersey Devils.
Insider Reveals How Many Games Rempe Will Be Suspended
A new announcement from the NHL's Department of Player Safety has confirmed that Matt Rempe will be having a hearing for his vicious hit on Jonas Siegenthaler.
NY Rangers' Matt Rempe will have a hearing today for elbowing New Jersey's Jonas Siegenthaler.
The hit seen below led to an ejection for Matt Rempe as well as all sorts of chaos on the ice between the two teams.
The hearing according to insiders will be conducted via phone. This is crucial because it means Rempe can only be suspended 5 games at a maximum.
It's a phone hearing so it will be 5 games or less
The hearing is scheduled for today which means we should know Rempe's fate by the end of the day. As details emerge regarding his suspension and future we will pass those details along to you.