This Kid Is Trouble For The NHL...

Matt Rempe has taken the NHL and hockey world by storm lately, in a much talked about, controversial way. In today's, we take a look into Matte Rempe's journey to the NHL, and what the future may or may not hold for hocky's newest enforcer...
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:46-3:02 - Juniors
3:03-9:37 - NHL/Controversy
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[@j.thomas7128]

This kid is amazing. He started playing hockey because his two older sisters played and his dad was a huge fan. His dad passed when he was 15 and Matt got through it with hockey. He credits the women in his life for his growth, inspiration, and successes. Don't let the on-ice fighting fool ya. This kid is 100% CLASS and PURE HEART. Keep in mind that there's a new Sheriff in town and a lot of ol' gunslingers still wanna tussle to see if they have what it takes. With Rangers mentoring and training, this kid will develop into a 12+ season veteran as long as he doesn't get too distracted by NYC life. Good Luck, Matt Rempe.

[@beyond_thebench]

🤘🏼

[@Kononen666]

Fantastic post, thank you! 🙏

[@GassersGhost]

They bitch and moan when he fights. They bitch and moan when he doesn't. I love his attitude. He's happy just to be there.

[@juans3728]

Let them BITCH teams have to play the game and forget the rough unnecessary stuff because the referees won't call them as they see them.

[@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz]

Gonna b doin Soup commericals with the Lindros brothers soon " Brett..Eric i like soup 😂...Eric..mmm.i like soup too ...Remp ...I like chunky...

[@GassersGhost]

@@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz And played pro hockey, invested their money and live a life worth living.

[@frankfonseca5039]

No, they bitch when he hurts people and then refuses to fight

[@sennfred1830]

.... and after two years, no brain left

[@karyndavis3620]

Rempe is like the old fighting style back in the day which keeps hockey exciting to watch, keep it up I love the fighting style.

[@albertreynolds9287]

First time I've watched new York rangers and I must say I'm. Hooked now best wishes from Scotland

[@albertreynolds9287]

Ice hockey brilliant game

[@concepcionledezma5027]

In the meantime, he's going to develop CTE a la Robert Probert.

[@Pohunohi]

Yeah, it’s good for the fans, but it would be better for the fans if he just used his skill and not his fists and shortens his life.

[@Pohunohi]

I played junior hockey.I doubt you've ever even seen a puck in person other than at game, because you sound like a dick, People just don't fall into the NHL because they are 6 foot 7 its because they have a skill level that's better than everybody else. Maybe you're just too stupid to understand what I'm saying. You know you can always get an education.

[@insertfunnynamehere8617]

Met him for a signing 3 days ago. Dude is a class act. He may be brutal on the ice but everyone forgets this is basically a kid living his dream. He loves it on the ice and really loves his fans. Dude is amazing

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya still a kid! Lots to learn

[@HughJazz1951]

He’s become a target for good reason, at 6.7 ft. and 240 lb. he’s an imposing and dominating player. But there’s only so many fights one can endure.

[@beyond_thebench]

Agree!

[@user-uv4xd7yp4t]

hes gonna get it allright! pisses off too many guys

[@known4anarchy371]

He’s become a target because he’s one of the youngest dirty players in the league. Not because he’s 6’7 and 240lbs. No player in the NHL cares about size enough to fight without a valid reason. Lol.

[@leh3827]

The NHL without physicality and fighting is like watching tennis. My favorite is Lucic, besides Howe in a bygone era. The bigger slower guys are being discriminated against! Watch the overall excitement in the stands when a fight breaks out. I've had way more concussions than a player should have and I never earned a dime at it. Go Rempe!

[@mahasw777]

I think high hits are much more dangerous than fighting. Because of his height, Rempe does need to make some corrections to where he hits opponents, but as to the fighting, I see nothing wrong with it.

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya totally fair point!

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya totally fair point!

[@evryhndlestakn]

Great comment. 👍😁

[@Bandaid_Bus]

But how far does he have to go and is it really fair to tell a guy he has to play different just because he's big?

[@jdigg2007]

@@Bandaid_Busit’s perfectly fair to expect him not to headshot other players. Whether intentional or not.

[@ldcbossrob3938]

Lets not forget Tie Domi and Jeff Beukeboom. I used to skate with them at Rye Playland and drive the Zamboni to make the ice.. Tough dudes

[@beyond_thebench]

Warriors!

[@stanstap694]

Beukeboom never been like Domi. Very different .But I love Beukeboom.

[@dvhughesdesign]

Rye Playland. The absolute worst summer job I ever had as a pup.

[@known4anarchy371]

I don’t think a player that is practically known for dirty hits nowadays could be considered “tough”. 😂

[@04u2cY]

Tie Domi The original cement head. If I had to fight Tie Domi I would just concede rather than having my face rearranged I like the one I was born with.

[@setlaxsoccer77]

He’s trying to calm down on the fights but he’s always getting challenged

[@beyond_thebench]

Also true!

[@mikeo489]

its hard to not get challenged when you throw dirty hits game after game

[@bobmatley]

@@mikeo489 Arbor Xhehaj isn't getting into that many fights lately and he has thrown some doozies of hits. But the difference is Arbor is a pretty clean hitter he doesn't elbow people or hit them into the boards blindside so the other teams aren't trying to fight him and likely he is intimidating and not many want a fight with him as well. Rempe is going to have a short career if he doesn't stop the cheap stuff.

[@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz]

@@bobmatley Gonna b doin Soup commericals with the Lindros brothers soon " Brett..Eric i like soup 😂...Eric..mmm.i like soup too ...Remp ...I like chunky...

[@tallrobshortpants7190]

Cut the crap with the cheap shot nonsense. Granted, the elbow which got him a 4 game suspension was legit, but the others were questionable simply due to his size difference, especially Bastian, who was bent over. Heck, his first ever NHL shift he was challenged by Martin. For what?? Then the next two were set up during warmups. At least the Reaves fight happened due to the circumstances of the game.

[@Spiritwolfmac]

This comes out the same day as Chris Simons death by suicide , after suffering with CTE, comes out

[@beyond_thebench]

We acknowledge the timing ya, ultimately this video raises those concerns and we think its an important discussion to have. RIP Chris Simon

[@stephenrobinson1648]

@@beyond_thebench Yep, absolutely RIP Chris Simon. A tough guy gone too soon.

[@karlshuler1011]

I'm glad you pointed this out. To me there is nothing to glorify here.

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Karma caught up to that racist bum Simon! 👏

[@merc340sr]

Rempe probably has CTE already!

[@user-rp9ro6ve6h]

Matt Rampage has brought back hockey.

[@powerface71]

No, THIS KID IS BRINGING BACK THE ROLE OF ENFORCER. AS A RED WING FAN, WE NEED A GUY LIKE PROBERT RIGHT NOW! THE ONLY THING WE ARE MISSING IS THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF HAVING A SLUGGER WHO WILL DROP THE MITTS IN A SECOND IF OUR STARS GET RAN!

[@lankyjeep8432]

People need to remember that Athletes play sports voluntarily, they accept the risks associated with the sport, if Rempe and others want to fight let them, the Athletes can determine when enough is enough and retire, and if they misjudged what their body could take that is on no one but themselves. There’s obvious safety rules that are good like targeting the head being a huge no no, but if I hit you hard and it was clean, there’s no reason I should be penalized because you didn’t get back up. Sports are going softer and softer to try and bring more and more money in, Hockey has been one of the last holdouts against that, I hope Rempe has a long career and brings an edge back to the sport that many have missed in the past few years

[@cglasford1]

100%

[@mrpoopybutthole.]

There will be blood…

[@FriedRys]

I am a fan of the style and old time attitude, as a Bruins fan, I think he could have a place. What concerns me is the amount of punishment he takes in nearly every fight. He dishes hard, no doubt. But he takes a huge amount of damage even in the tilts he wins. Longevity becomes really questionable.

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya for sure, needs to protect himself a bit

[@evryhndlestakn]

@@beyond_thebench I think it'll mellow out before long. Any bad hit is going to have a player go through the "stress test" & be called to account to some degree. Without any questionable or plain dirty hits, whatever the case may be, I think with his size, the old guard is going to put him to the test regardless & any one of them wants to sit the new upstart on their ass. As a forward, I'd expect that he'll soon remember the thrill of goals & assists more than anything else but at the moment he's trying to show that he won't back down just because he's a rookie. A sore face will get boring soon enough. In a way there's nothing he can do about it because of his size, it would be a different story if he was 6'2 or 6'3, but with his size theirs an expectation no matter what, even if he could be the new Gretzky people would still expect him to do some damage nearly every game. Y'know, how many Lady Byng's did Chara win? Lol. 👍

[@xrsroofingsolutionscanada2151]

NYR has a great team, one of the most explosive hitters in Trouba and now a big young bruiser on the 4th line. It's no wonder the fans are loving him.

[@beyond_thebench]

Right!

[@scottstenlund433]

yeah the rangers are 17-3-1 in the last 21 games. theyre 11-1 in back to back games this season too. important to note : troubas been out for like 2 weeks i think

[@rpn1717]

Having the skill to hit on the open ice or against the boards is something most current players don’t have. If his skill in deciding when and where to hit improves, he could be much more valuable than he’s been

[@beyond_thebench]

For sure!

[@dankvada4588]

rempire state building got to be up there. goated nickname

[@beyond_thebench]

So good!

[@DC8091]

he can save the NHL, this is how the game should be played

[@dees9502]

Thats not hockey. Rempe needs to GO

[@DC8091]

@@dees9502 the hell it isn’t kid! You need to GO follow 12 yo girls rec league hockey if you ain’t man enough for hockey.

[@dees9502]

@@DC8091 grow up. KID

[@DC8091]

@@dees9502 🤣🤣 man up woman! Heh tell me to grow up? Put down the cheetoos & the nintendo and grab a whiskey & go to the weight room kid

[@dacat8171]

You nuts!? 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@jamimarshall1012]

The kids a fucking legend already, look at the name he made for himself in such a short time. I mean give credit where credit is due, I seriously doubt he gonna continue fighting like this. He came out with a bang and should secure a nice bag$ eventually so all around I got only good things to say for the most part. Bravo Rempe, bravo.

[@RoughRaiders13]

Everyone needs to chill TF out. He's calmed down now. He's just a kid. A big kid, but a kid nonetheless. Did he or did he not make a huge splash in his debut in the NHL? For not having a name like Bedard or McDavid he's had all of MSG chanting his name. Impressive. Yes he went too far with the elbow on Siegenthaler, but he's learned his lesson. The kid can skate and has some skills too. Good luck to any goalie trying to see a shot when he's setting a screen. Not easy to push him out of the way either. Everyone needs to just calm down and let the kid play. We're literally talking about a couple of fights and one questionable hit. Ever heard of Tom Wilson or Brad Marchand? For real, cut the kid some slack.

[@oatmealtruck7811]

Great take. It looks like he’s doing anything coaches want him to do, and he’ll do his best to be any type of player they want him to be. Like you said, he’s a kid. So much heart. I love him for *that* reason. Fights are cool if they happen, but I just love a kid who’s giving it his all. Go get ‘em, tiger!

[@FUGP72]

Calmed down now? HE took a RIDICULOUSLY bad 5 minute major that directly led to a Rangers loss in the last game he played. So when exactly did he clam down? While suspended?

[@XYUSoma]

He is doing dangerous and dirty illegal hits EVERY game…

[@rhyta5042]

@@XYUSoma After the brawl in the last game with the Devils? No one has learned their lesson. Don't like the lionizing of this goon. He has no skills so he just fights. Hockey doesn't need to regress to his level.

[@evryhndlestakn]

Agreed. Fricken Scott Stevens? But he's a legend. This is Ice Hockey isn't it? See what happens next season at least.

[@leh3827]

The nhl without the physicality and fighting is like watching tennis. Lucic is my all time favorite enforcer, minus Howe in a bygone era.

[@beyond_thebench]

Luuuuuuch

[@nunquamdormio407]

Matt Rempe is exactly what every heavy in hockey has been waiting for

[@beyond_thebench]

Amen!

[@user-pg8om6zn7w]

I love the kid he has ball's and don't care who he fights, and he's still growing at 21 yrs old, when he fills out and adds more muscle and cleans up his fighting he'll be a beast for yrs to come in the NHL, the Rempe state building is coming to a ice rink near you. 😊😊😊😊

[@HockeySniper25]

I just hope the Derek Boogard situation won't happen again because to much of a good thing can be bad :(

[@beyond_thebench]

Amen 😢

[@jonw7166]

@@beyond_thebench Yet you actively push for a kid to develop CTE when you publish trash like this. Are you incapable of any self awareness at all?

[@Pohunohi]

Yeah, it sure was sad, what happened to Derek Boogyman Boogaard

[@jimfrazier8611]

Enforcers are gladiators, and aren't meant to die in their sleep.

[@Pohunohi]

@@jimfrazier8611 I think you’re watching too many movies

[@peterjohnson617]

as a hockey of over 60 years I think young Mr. Rempe is the least of the NHL`s worries.

[@beyond_thebench]

You aint wrong my friend

[@samcampbell1351]

People comparing him to Boogaard is insane. Difference is, Rempe can play.

[@DeezBitsses]

Let’s not go crazy here. He’s definitely a goon as opposed to a hockey player

[@BrokTheLoneWolf]

I like this kid. I don’t follow the eastern conference at all but I love seeing his highlights.

[@orlfane1622]

Thing is he is a super nice kid. I'd hate to see anything bad happen to him.

[@Canada_Ball85]

same bro

[@larrys2969]

He's actually 6' 8 1/2"

[@CosmicGrind]

I absolutely love hockey and everything about it. You can't take fighting or enforcing from the game. It's a small part of what makes our sport special and should not be removed. The players are fully aware of the dangers like how some wear protection on their necks and some don't.

[@thomasmuller546]

im not a hockey fan, i just gained interest after i lost my interest into the nba. i really came to like hockey during the last year but i can honestly say that there are 2 things about it i just dont like or dont care, thats a) onside rule which i just dont understand and b) fighting or cheapshots. i appreciate some hard hits to the body , thats obviously part of the game but what makes it amazing is technique and amazing skaters, great passes, creative goals... thats what makes it a great sport to me. if you want to fight, go fight in a boxing-ring, for me it takes more away than it brings to the table. and this young man from the rangers... idk, he seems to like getting punched a tick to much for my liking, propably wont end well.

[@rmnyi]

I love hockey too but you can’t keep taking blows to the head. Concussions will happen from body contact as it is….no need to get them from fighting. Not to mention what his hands will look like after a few seasons. Rempe will have a short career if he doesn’t respect his body. He will need hockey skills to stay long term.

[@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz]

Gonna b doin Soup commericals with the Lindros brothers soon " Brett..Eric i like soup 😂...Eric..mmm.i like soup too ...Remp ...I like chunky...

[@georgebenevides]

@@rmnyi You gotta see Rempe as a non skilled player. Enforcers have their own spot on the roster. Rempe is taking advantage of that.

[@rmnyi]

@@georgebenevides I understand the role of an enforcer…been a hockey fan for decades. I’ve also seen the role of an enforcer diminish over the years. The league is changing. The game is getting faster and younger. People getting all excited abut an 11 game sample for a guy averaging 5-6 minutes. Whatever.

[@koontzman123]

"Refine the finer points of his game"? How about refine the basic points of his game?

[@beyond_thebench]

Fair point 😂

[@BWT599]

I hope Rempe doesn't get too many concussions from here on out. I had two major concussions fighting amateur Muay Thai Kickboxing and the second one took 8 months to recover from. I later went back to hockey to coach my kids' teams and got invited to a higher level shinny. I got tripped skating backwards and hit the back of my head with my helmet on...man I saw some serious stars. I didn't feel good for about another year but just dealt with it. These enforcers in the NHL have to bare knuckle fight all the time, I pray for them (and I ain't religious).

[@dees9502]

No joke, my friend. Happy you’re still with us and healthy ✌️

[@CrashOutTiming718]

Yeah CTE ended most of these enforcers career short, this Rempe guy reminds me of the NY Boogard situation.

[@BWT599]

@CrashOutTiming718 yeah sad documentary on Boogard for sure.

[@BWT599]

@dees9502 thank you. I try to always have full cage when I play. Some guys have a bad day at work 🤣

[@Two_Buck]

As an old school Bruins fan I like Rempe's style. I like the enforcer role I just dont like the dirty player side of his game. If he can mature and clean that up I could become a big fan.

[@Cambergain]

Ur a bruins fan complaining about playing dirty🤡🤡🤡🤡get educated

[@beyond_thebench]

😂

[@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz]

Gonna b doin Soup commericals with the Lindros brothers soon " Brett..Eric i like soup 😂...Eric..mmm.i like soup too ...Remp ...I like chunky...

[@evryhndlestakn]

​@@Cambergainyeah, because every other team has always been legal to the letter. Maybe you need to get a grip or start watching tennis. Everybody prefers not to see the dirty aspects of any sport, actions that destroy other peoples careers. There's intentional & unintentional but it's a physical game. Scott Stevens is a legend but look at some of the plays he made.

[@manakings8274]

Rempe is amazing. People booing him are just weak and dont understand hockey.

[@ericsgoldstein]

Rempe is not just an enforcer. Yeah, he has the traditional ones lining up for their moment with him but hes a hockey player. He can take regular 4th round shifts and someday he might be more. While I dont think his upside is to the level of say Tom Wilson. But like Wilson he is out there because he can play. And that’s a problem for other teams. Rempe’ hits frighteningly hard. And he can hit clean. Guys are adjusting but he is out there and the other bench is paying attention when he is but on a team that quickly gets deep as the Rangers are designed, having Rempe battling for pucks down low

[@richardhausig9493]

Ive watched the Rangers for 50 years and don't remember them having a presence like Rempe, ever. They've had some pests but this guy changes the tone of the game.

[@beyond_thebench]

He’s a presence on the ice for sure

[@colinoutridge2960]

Incredible video! Keep up the good work!

[@beyond_thebench]

♥️

[@joefatalooch8057]

Hes got skill. Hes fast and handles the puck well. He can hit hard and if he can learn to do that without penalties he will be tough.

[@beyond_thebench]

Definitely!

[@albertreynolds9287]

Hello rangers fans from Scotland

[@albertreynolds9287]

Tell rempe Glasgow rangers need him

[@beyond_thebench]

@@albertreynolds9287🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉

[@alicedee5540]

In my day, I don't think ANYBODY was a better fighter/tough guy than Nick Fotiu. Dave Schultz wrote in his book that he wanted no part of him. Terry O'Reilly was right up there too.

[@beyond_thebench]

Throwbacks!

[@kowalski3769]

Nick was my all time favorite! Remember seeing him kick Bobby Nystrom's ass in a wild pre-season game back in the day.

[@doomslayerdave]

Mathieu Olivier is trouble for Matt Rempe. Dude went straight up EA NHL right stick on that kid that black eye will probably be featured on his Ultimate Team card in NHL 25. 🤣

[@beyond_thebench]

🤣

[@DeezBitsses]

What on earth r u talking about?

[@EnormouslyHung]

To me, the greatest ever enforcer is Bob Probert. Not only an absolute animal fighting wise, he could actually play a bit. Multiple 20 goal seasons, plus 63 points and 398 penalty minutes in the 87-88 season!!!

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya he was a machine! RIP

[@jamesslater2483]

IGOR SHESTERKIN is my favorite goalie in the HISTORY of hockey but you really can’t beat the KING!!!

[@beyond_thebench]

Rangers looking nice this playoffs 👏🏻

[@francoisbouvier7861]

"Fresh air. " You go with that. Oh, you missed another recent death.

[@bsh0718]

They are here to entertain us…. Who cares about them dying early.

[@shawnm.4544]

He’s bringing excitement back to the NHL

[@beyond_thebench]

Certainly is!

[@ThePhilosophizer8488]

If you think a 6'7 clown getting dummied in half his fights is excitement and not Auston Matthews march to 70 goals, you might be interested in the wrong sport, champ.

[@MaxLogic150]

@@ThePhilosophizer8488 I agree 100%. It’s skill that matters, not how bad you can injure someone.

[@andrewb8548]

Before the current opiate crisis, the #1 indicator someone would end up living under a Canadian Tire sign was previous time in the NHL.

[@beyond_thebench]

Wow haha

[@Trrippy_Shades]

you're narration is all over the place man, good lord...nhl fighting has been around decades..The Casuals will catch up and i hope you lead the way for them! we'll be here next time. 2024 NYR is most complete team..best enforcer in REMPE...best goalie n league...best teammates able to combine scoring...the hurricanes will get sent packing next game, & the NYR win 2024 CUP. - guy from the future

[@beyond_thebench]

Rangers are looking real nice so far 👌🏼

[@loganreifsnider3182]

League focuses too much on his size, strength and toughness. He has been challenged in every fight. He actually has skill and anyone who follows him would know this. There are and there will be alot worst players than him

[@DeezBitsses]

He’s OK. That’s about it.

[@anthonysalvatorevassallo]

To all the people who are saying REMPE is a negative thing for the sport and worried about his health... He's a grown man who just like all of us, can choose his career choice knowing its risks. Just like a coal miner who's lungs are covered in coal or a massage therapist who gets arthritis in their hands... they all go into their career knowing the risks of the job. I've played hockey since I was 8. I'm merely a beer league player, but definitely a 6'4" physical presence on any ice I skate on. Every teammate I've ever stepped up for has only earned me more respect and appreciation from them. Pretty sure I speak for every hockey player out there when I say... Hockey needs REMPE and all the old school style that comes with it!

[@beyond_thebench]

👏🏻

[@steeniversen2590]

the first hit is an unclean hit As soon as the skates take off from the ice in an attempt to hit an opponent, 2 minute penalty is something that is repeated fine and we end up with suspension, I remember well a Vancover player who hit a Boston player back in 11, why does suspension only end when the player is almost dead?

[@Bandaid_Bus]

If Rempe can continue to develop his non-physical skills and mature as a player, the real question is what does the league do? Many of his most controversial hits would go totally unnoticed if he were say 6'1". He usually has great form. Stops skating, tucks his elbow and stays on the ice, but his size causes "problematic" contact. Does the league really want to change the way the game is played based on one dude? Or will they just intentionally penalize him out of the game? So far, the latter seems to be the approach.

[@rodgerdeighton8098]

“Questionable high hit” Hardly. You can see with your own eyes his elbow was so far up it might as well be up in the nosebleed section.

[@cglasford1]

I love this kid! I hope he has a long career! This is part of hockey. The people hating it typically don't like it because they think its staged, some of it is but that is to get around the rules of the instigator. Stupid penalty that over penalizes the person that is stepping up to protect his team, aka the enforcer. Before that rule, if you through a cheap shot, didn't matter who you were, you had to answer the bell right then and there or when you got out of the box if it got called. Now if some one comes right up and rings the bell they get the instigator penalty and it results in a 7 min power play for the dirty players team and a 17 min break for the guy protecting his team. pull that stupid rule out and everything will reset its self. Every star player wants a guy like Rempe on their team, Connor Bedard absolutely needs one, he could have a short career if he keeps getting rag dolled. look at Crosby, he had to take a long break due to concussions. All the former greats had their guys. I hope the NHL realizes this and stops trying to soften the game. and all those people that are going to scream CTE, the NHL released a report on this and research shows CTE is caused by concussions and fighting is only related to about 5% of concussions in the NHL the rest come from big open ice hits and hits along the boards where head makes contact into the boards.

[@Heytherebuds]

"Fighting every tough guy" lol except Macdermid. 🏃🏼‍♂️i dont mind him hitting. Indi mind him elbow smashing people. Ranger fans act like hes the only tall guy in the league and is the first. Yhere are quite a few 6'5 and above guys that arent ending players seasons with a nasty hit to the head with an elbow

[@user-qo1gk2kj3e]

And Xhekaj

[@craigriglin]

F …Rempe the bigger they are the harder they fall. His opponents just need to keep going for his eyes. If he refuses to settle down. He can learn to accept the long term consequences of his actions!

[@beyond_thebench]

Totally!

[@mathieubrazeau3336]

If Rempe continues his continuous fighting, his career will be short

[@dees9502]

And he’s too tall for a broadcast booth. Mattress Firm it shall be!

[@bmir89]

His career most likely won't be long either way. He will other fight himself into poor health within a few seasons. Or stop fighting and try to keep his career going based on skill/game play - which isn't something he's really got. Best case scenario? End up on a 4th line somewhere for awhile as a novelty size player who playes less than 10 minutes a game just to scare the other team with a few big hits

[@Survivalist-of-war]

Nothing wrong with a short career at all.

[@dees9502]

@@Survivalist-of-war so long as its meaningful

[@Rangerandjetfan]

Enjoy it while it last

[@4uh8rz2nv]

Rempe was put in check a few games ago. He was in a fight and said I'm done. Yup, he was right. He's done. As a trained boxer/martial artist, once you quit, it sticks with you. Next year, he will have a few fights, but they will be earned fights. My money will never be on Rempe though.

[@skibowu]

best display of western civilization!

[@beyond_thebench]

🤣

[@user-ol2qw7kx8f]

Rempe is good showman! People want to see action, only this one time, when he didn't fight was bullshitt, when he was affraid, and only do like bye bye! I'm from Finland, so my english is not good, but NHL needs more "Rempes", icehockey is for men, not for women. No matter that they play, but play have to be hard, tackling, fightin, BUT NOT tacles to knee, elbow to face, stick in neck or mouth. Fair hard game, is only, how NHL can survive with : Basketball, Baseball, and American football pressure.

[@DeezBitsses]

There’s something about Remke that annoys me. I’m cool with fighting in the sport and certainly the way they police themselves. Enforcers have their place, but I feel like Remke came into the league with the strategy that he was gonna target fighting as much s possible and use that to become an immediate sensation. I much prefer guys who respect the sport and don’t just use it as an excuse to be an MMA fighter.

[@getwrecked488]

This kid will be the next CTE case study if he keeps it up.

[@beyond_thebench]

Hope not 😔

[@ChadTrainEnjoyer]

He's trying to prove himself in the big leagues, he will calm down soon enough.

[@Iluvbisquits]

He can punch no doubt, but he can't 'fight'...He should study film on guys like Semenko, McCarty, Grimson, Domi, et al...

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya needs to learn how to properly fight, defend himself etc

[@evryhndlestakn]

People say there's no room for fighting in hockey until their skill players are getting cheap shotted out of the season. Fighting has hardly been just fighting. There's a reason for it & therefore a place. Again, people say hockey is the greatest game in the world & hardly finish saying that before wanting to continually change this or that rule. You can't change important parts of the game without it having an effect on the Ice elsewhere, so your not going to change an aspect of the game & be able to expect everything to be rosy. More likely it will take from the game rather than give something to it because it wont only be one important part of the game your changing but that & then the effect of that change. Love the game & enjoy it for what it is. Excepting minor tweaks, leave it alone.

[@beyond_thebench]

Amen!

[@dieterhoch8273]

I’ll be a fan of the fighting for entertainment’s sake the day it’s allowed in football, basketball and what the hell, why not in tennis as well.

[@beyond_thebench]

😂

[@SilentiumCivis]

This is what hockey needs

[@beyond_thebench]

Absolutely!

[@swatguy6237]

I hope this kid….learns from others….how to use his height and reach to his best advantage. I would hate for him…..to suffer the consequences of having taken to many shots to his head, in the years to come. Play tough…but not stupid. Fight only when you have too to protect your teammates or yourself. But don’t make.a …habit of it. Play hard enjoy the game…..keep the fights to an absolute minimum.

[@chrismckay8584]

I don’t wanna see this kid end up like boogard. Just let him play

[@carmichael3594]

It's one thing fighting, and another to know how to fight 👍 this guy won't be around that long taking hit's like he is.

[@beyond_thebench]

Spot on!

[@Jennifer-no4ub]

Taking the fighting out of hockey is ridiculous. It's a traditional part of the game and makes it more entertaining. I'm not a fan of violence in general, but it's better to let them work it out on the ice than have all that pent up aggression. It's not like they are slicing each other up with their skates or beating each other with their sticks. Let the boys fight FFS. This world is getting too soft.

[@beyond_thebench]

👌🏼

[@jpn5525]

I don't mind the fighting by Rempe but the dirty hits are another matter. If he keeps coming in with his shoulders and elbows to the head somebody's gonna get seriously hurt.

[@beyond_thebench]

Yep!

[@professorkaos2781]

If he wants to continue this pace he needs to add a few pounds to that big frame. You can see he still has a teenage like build especially with how olivier man handled him.

[@davidbannister6966]

"Rempe outta nowhere!!!" a'la Randy Orton and the RKO

[@beyond_thebench]

😂

[@Debbie338]

From what I’ve seen, he needs to work on his fighting technique. Smaller guys have put the beat-down on him.

[@trondeaf]

4:10 dont forget immediately after that hit he was challenged and knocked another devils player out on the ice

[@beyond_thebench]

Ya 😂

[@mikeporten8174]

I love this kid and I’m a Hawks fan!

[@janetm.haight5863]

My favorite Beukeboom. I love the fighting. As long as not cheap.or dirty. Like Wilson. Keep it fair. Do worry about concussion and worse. Miss Reavo. Hated P.K.s year ending sloofooting,but look where he is. Can't stand him

[@beyond_thebench]

BEUK!!

[@vintagepimpage6049]

What real hockey fan doesn't love fights??? Literally the best part of the game

[@beyond_thebench]

Definitely a part of the game brings an extra entertainment factor!

[@kaylanclintc.s2051]

I miss Michael ferland he was a good player can drop the mitts as well but this is the nhl they want there names to be remembered hockey is a part of fighting injuries. Rempe keep fighting 💪 stay in the nhl stand in front of the net if they dnt want you fighting 💯

[@beyond_thebench]

💪🏻

[@Y.A.A.E.G._Games]

He was punched down by a sens prospect who has now played in nhl

[@johnferuglio8795]

Finally old time hockey. Great to see , as long as this young man understands you fight only guys that fight.

[@pnshr88]

Rempe's a lurch so his hits are always going to be off. He needs to talk to Chara before he becomes a pariah. Chara had the same problems when he first entered the league.

[@kirillslavitonov9486]

He's fixing to get Adam Johnson'd on purpose.

[@jeffnossan1083]

374 comments and counting. Like him or dislike him he has many people providing opinions about him.

[@beyond_thebench]

The talk of the town right now!

[@serialmiller1987]

The suspension has now come, but his story mirrors Derek Boogaard's. I would not be shocked if Rempe develops an addiction to painkillers by the time he is 25, and considering he was inches form hitting his head on the ice when fighting Nick Deslauriers, he is one fall away from serious injury or death.

[@Transforming2024]

He’s not to much trouble. Olivier welcome him.

[@b4warned115]

The kid is big and talented. He needs to be careful not to seriously injure someone. Hopefully the coaches tone down his recklessness. You can be a big physical force on the ice without using your elbows or boarding someone.

[@toesly]

Love this kid. Give em hell Rempe

[@beyond_thebench]

🤘🏼

[@thegadflygang5381]

*REMPE RULES* Actually reconsidering picking up my families season tixs again after 15yrs. The gane has grown stale and sterile God Bless Matt

[@beyond_thebench]

Do it! Can we come? 😂

[@sethperry6616]

It was cool that he got a fight in his first moment on the ice. What an incredible way to enter the NHL. Then he got in enough fights it's not as fun anymore. Hes about to be a 30 year old dementia patient. Now I'm just sad for his future brain health.

[@beyond_thebench]

He just needs to be a bit smarter is all. There is still a place for fighting in the NHL

[@willysnowman]

He is going to need diapers like Trump.

[@recoveryfishing364]

You guys are fucking gross

[@jonny2911]

@@willysnowmancry more

[@FlexSZN23]

@@beyond_thebenchyeah fighting served a purpose. It was to enforce the “code” it wasn’t just to get your rocks off or to appease fans. The reason why the players association fights so hard (pun intended) to keep it in the game was because of the “code”, causal fans seem to think it’s done for no reason & just cause a player “felt like it”

[@jonathanfreeman4607]

Imagine when he gets stronger and learns how to fight.

[@beyond_thebench]

Could be a uuunit

[@HeyRoosty]

Another sports channel with the same voice and music choices who woulda guessed.

[@beyond_thebench]

🤨

[@sethboooooi23245]

Isnt it more embarrassing to have a kid that looks like woody from toy story give you the business ehh??

[@beyond_thebench]

😂😂😂

[@AphelionBeach]

Fighting in hockey is not bread & circus.... it holds players accountable for their play, it's not violence is Valor.... fighting allows superstars to display skill set embiggins fellow teammates & usually are fan favorites.... the risk of injury to the NHL enforcer is great, his reputation is also at risk losing fights....

[@trentsteel6286]

Thats a bad argument. Accountability should be enforced by the refs thats why they are on the ice. Its not the 70s with rules not protecting the stars. European leagues dont have fighting and you still dont see any headhunting of the the stars. With that said I do like that the NHL allow some fighting because it excites me.

[@dbcooper913]

Love this kid he's enjoying the moment

[@beyond_thebench]

Making a name for himself, cant knock that!

[@shaunalan7542]

Let's be real. This dude's junior stats sucked. The fact that he actually made the NHL despite the COVID lockdowns marring his formative junior career is actually amazing. He's obviously loving every minute of ice time he gets and is happy to be on the team. Good for him. I just really hope that he stays away from cheap headshots and hits from behind. Don't want this guy going that route.

[@beyond_thebench]

Totally!

[@BlaikeMcG]

Rempe is gonna be a staple in the NHL

[@beyond_thebench]

Time will tell!

[@AzNightmare]

4:04 *What's going on in the background. Are the goalies trying to kiss?*

[@dafunk4431]

Might as well be called the New Yorks Death Star

[@beyond_thebench]

😂

[@kyuhahn477]

I am pretty sure he will not live beyond 50.

[@essicc]

Everyone mad he’s punching them in the face when they want to punch him 🤣 They can’t hit him so they complain 🤣

[@charlesmartel5681]

No is not, he hasn't met Arber Xhekaj from the the Canadian.

[@beyond_thebench]

We wanna see that one!

[@Andrew-rn3wl]

Fighting has always been associated with hockey and the people who are trying to take fighting out of the game? These people don’t understand hockey as fas as the fighting goes, because if they understood the fighting they would realize that it goes hand and hand in the game and it’s not just fighting. It lifts players up and makes for a better game when all is said and done. Also they’re not animals when they fight. There’s a code when one player loses his footing, and the player falls to the ice? The other player stops fighting. Where do you see that in any other sport? Right!

[@beyond_thebench]

It’s unique to hockey and thats what makes the game special!