Valid point. The kid needs to slow down but you can't argue it's exciting for fans.

@jasonlihou5026

2 ай бұрын

they can go watch UFC... this is hockey!

@pojo1010

2 ай бұрын

It's part of hockey always has been

@jasonlihou5026

2 ай бұрын

@@pojo1010 A reason to not change something can't be "its always been like" as that is no reason at all. You need to argue what does it serve? Why does hockey have a fighting culture when other team sports do not? I have played competitive hockey all my life and I have watched a lot guys who have 9-5 jobs get so hurt over nothing because of this "culture" It has nothing to do with the game.

@CrimsonicStorm

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonlihou5026You dont get it. Hockey and fighting go hand in hand, its one in the same, fighting IS part of the sport. I agree with you that its stupid that guys in gentlemens leagues fight, but this is not rec hockey, its the NHL, this IS their job. This is what puts food on their table, and some guys fight. Some guys never would have had a career in the NHL if not for fighting. You can not like it all you want, but you know whats far more dangerous than a fight?? A hard hit. Would you like to remove hitting too? What does it serve? Why do you need to hit at all?? I thought this was hockey? See what I mean?? Your argument sucks. You suck. If you dont like it, then dont watch it but dont try to change something that doesnt need to be changed.

@bobbyjoalfonso3949

2 ай бұрын

Ya its exciting and I want to see how long he can go before he is brain dead. Ufc is lame and they use gloves. We need gladiators!

It's easy to get caught up in the emotion of watching the game and see the fights he's had, and cheer as the guys are slugging each other, but I still hold my breath anytime I see a guy get taken down like he has in his last two. He's young, he's big, and probably feels indestructible. But knowing what we know now about CTE, seeing the massive impact it's had on the quality of life for enforcers that had to retire early, it's hard not to imagine a worst case scenario for this kid.

@blairhicks994

2 ай бұрын

Think about the end game if everyone is tame all the time. I mean in all aspects of life throughout history. Think about where that leads us. Is humanity really doomed to sitting dormant all day with only video games for entertainment as they slowly remove risk from everything in society? I would 100% accept getting punched in the head and suffering as life went on if it meant my family never struggled or went without. Do you think anybody would ever go watch junior hockey if there was no fighting? Hockey on its own is not enough to keep people entertained. Should we also limit race cars to to 40km/hr so they don't crash? People watch racing for crashes, people watch hockey for the chance to see skill and a bit of violence. Not every team has a superstar, which means they need other ways to fill the house.

@richardprescott5939

2 ай бұрын

We don't know much about CTE. For all we know, you may be born with CTE and are more suceptible to concussions as a result. If you only cut open the brains of people with dementia, than you won't know what causes the dementia. But it seems many people who did not play professional sports and did not get numerous concussions get dementia.

@GinoReda-jr4xm

2 ай бұрын

Very well said!

@sotiriosnovatsis4529

2 ай бұрын

@@blairhicks994 I don't agree that people watch hockey only for the fights and racing only for the crashes. But i absolutely love the fights, i love the Rangers and i love Ragin' Matt Rempe aka the Rempire State Building. I hope he stays healthy and doesn't suffer from concussions, but i'm praying for a rematch in our next game, which is against the Blue Jackets, and for a victory in both the match and the fight.

@MooseGuy1

2 ай бұрын

Danny, take a Valium before you watch him play if you're too nervous.

Really well put, Gino. I was hoping someone would point this out. I love a hard played hockey game but I don't want someone to suffer life-long brain damage for the sake of "entertainment". A spontaneous fight amongst two guys battling in the corner or in front of the net I'm OK with. But what's happening to this kid is a one-way ticket to CTE. Remember Derek Boogaard?

@GinoReda-jr4xm

2 ай бұрын

Very well said!

@fastfootedone

2 ай бұрын

The one thing I find staggering about what Gino said, and I agree with most of it, is that he seems to assume the league cares if he gets hurt. If you believe the league cares, I have some property in the mud flats you may want. I've seen players get drilled head first into the boards, and only a minor penalty called. The NHL Pretends to care, but like our government, the only thing they care about is their pocket books and their positions of power. I hope this Rempe kid doesn't pay a horrible price.

As a rangers fan laviolette needs to have a chat with him because he is going to get hurt.

@Nickh4929

2 ай бұрын

It's too late he already put the kid in a horrible situation. Laviolette looks like a straight clown.

@Nickh4929

2 ай бұрын

He needs to tell him he can turn down a fight. Don't be stupid and get tuned up every game.

@yakivpopavich

2 ай бұрын

@@Nickh4929Tuned up every game?. Didn't he just arguably lose his first fight?.

@GinoReda-jr4xm

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@user-qm7uv5oh8z

2 ай бұрын

He has to have a chat with Nick Fitio and get some pointers.He needs to jab more and use his length.Also grab the jersey first and keep your helmet on.

Two words: Derek Boogaard

@markmartin6365

2 ай бұрын

Boogard Probie Belak Rypien a few that we are aware of

@schmingusss

2 ай бұрын

John Kordic

@carmichael3594

2 ай бұрын

This guy is nothing like any of them👍 this kid is stupid

@cindybates68

2 ай бұрын

whats boggy have to do with any of this , 2 different eras...they take fighting out , nhl will have big problems

@markmartin6365

2 ай бұрын

I don't know if Kordics brain was analyzed like some other deceased enforcers. Alcohol Cocaine and Steroids Kordics downfall. Many NHLers these days develop Opioid habits.

The kid is awkward on his skates and not a fighter. I pray his run does not end badly.

I have a 21 year old son that is playing his first year of college hockey. I put in comparison how Rempe and my son are the same age and could not imagine my son at 21 fighting guys in their 30’s that are experienced fighters and physically more mature. The Rangers and the league need to help protect young players like Rempe because yes if it continues the end result could be very dangerous.

@CelabWilliams-gb6rm

2 ай бұрын

It’s apart of the game. People fight in real life all the time. He’s 21 not 16. At what point are we just going to stop pushing the age of an adult back? It’s not 18 anymore? It’s not even 21 as far as you’re concerned.

@Zane_Zaminsky

2 ай бұрын

@@CelabWilliams-gb6rm👎

@HeatherRadcliffe-pb1vj

2 ай бұрын

But this isn't about your son...really don't understand why ppl in the comments start comparing and making the subject about them...

@Johnny-rj9on

2 ай бұрын

Is your son 6'7''/240?

@Izzy-bh9en

2 ай бұрын

Wendel Clark was a teenager when he came into the NHL and he took all the heavyweights

You called it. Reaves and Rempe just went last night. As much as I love seeing it as a fan... your video actually helped me change my mind quite a bit on the entire situation. He doesn't need to answer the bell EVERY night.

Completely changed my perspective on this. I realize now I was caught up in the hype and not fully grasping the risk this kid is taking every time he drops the gloves. He’s too young to have his career cut short scrapping with a bunch of old enforcers. Thank you for making this video!

@alexanderbeeser6070

2 ай бұрын

Guys before him have fought a lot more. This chicken little "2 inches away" didnt happen to ANY of the guys he fought and whether guys at TSN want to admit it or not, its NOT the refs job to prevent fights. The players overwhelmingly want the right to self police. Whether this is a spur of the moment fight or a staged fight they dont care. If a coach at home sees rempke on the ice and sends his toughie to line up against them, you can't feign surprise when they go. I would hope the kid fights less, but that's up to him to decide.

@Sullyvan87

2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry if it came across as I’m discouraging fighting as a way to police the game. I’m all for it, and I agree that the refs shouldn’t stop it. I just didn’t want the kid to feel like he’s gotta fight everyone all the time right out of the gate like he has been. Seems like we agree on him being a little more careful though.

yes, i like to watch the fights overall. But the reality is that 3 fights in 5 games is not a great trend. Especially since he almost struck his head twice. There is a correlation between blows to the head and CTE. And having a tough guy on the ice does not deter the stars from getting hurt. Bedard still had his jaw broken, makar still got 2 concussions in 2 weeks. Its time for the head coach to step in and tell him to take it down a notch on the pre-planned fights.

@nakedfreak1

2 ай бұрын

Wants to keep his job. He'll slow down when he's more established.

@alex11361

2 ай бұрын

Who cares what happens to this kid/ athlete. He a tool to put fans in seats and watching on TV. Sports are a business. If he breaks down tomorrow you just toss the tool in the trash and go buy another tool!

@Pgh_heather_412

2 ай бұрын

@@alex11361 that bums me out. He is only 21 years old. i dont want him to have to retire due to concussions early. I get it but...

@triples3768

2 ай бұрын

@@Pgh_heather_412 NHL players have gotten more concussions taking hits over the years than by being in NHL fights. That’s common knowledge.

@Pgh_heather_412

2 ай бұрын

@@triples3768 i totally get that. but i dont want a 21 year olds career to be over before it started because he is challenged by bottom 6 older players trying to stay in the league. the fights should happen organically; not discussed during warm ups.

I am 51 years old. Love old time hockey and I think this kid is great. But I agree with you on this.

@johnholmes8919

2 ай бұрын

why do you think that this idiot kid is great

@timar6868

2 ай бұрын

The problem with this kid isn’t that he’s a goon. It’s OK to have goons. The problem is he’s not talented. He’s only there because he’s 6 “7 he has virtually no talent and his height makes it so that no one can really fight him. It’s not that a super tough or that he’s really good at fighting or hitting. It’s just his height if he was 6 foot one or 6 foot three or four he would get his butt whipped by so many people. . this is why Chara gotten so much trouble for years

The NYR Brass,Coach,plus their Captain need to step up and step in.

He is fresh to the league, he is just trying to get noticed. He already has a goal and an assist, if he keeps getting points and making nice bodychecks, he will be in the league for a long time. Don’t need to fight every night.

@jamesnewman48

2 ай бұрын

problem is . he is fighting pretty much every night with a player that can fight him. I don't blame people not fighting him. eventually nobody would fight Chara. Rempe barely plays (only play 5+ min a night.) Is that really time to show hockey sense or just take your gloves off.

@danielleclair1360

2 ай бұрын

​Do you think they brought him to make tape to tape passes and get goals? No...They brought in a 6'7" depth player that can hit and throw. He knows why they hired him and hes taking it to the extreme. Hes already earned his stay.

@ricksemeniuk629

2 ай бұрын

Bullshit he a goin should not be in hockey - go to WWF

@ryanmillertradingeconomics8183

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesnewman48 he's just making a name for himself, his fight frequency will slow dramatically

@ctbale1

2 ай бұрын

It went off his shin pad, he said he didn't even know it happened until after. That's what I call scoring skill! Hahaha

Necessary take

Gotta hand it you Gino, your take while not popular with a lot of us “old time hockey fans” makes too much sense to argue with. I love the kid’s infectious enthusiasm and I’m happy for him but kinda concerned now. If the dang helmet would just stay on during the scraps at least we wouldn’t have to worry as much about it:/

Gino - I am a lifelong fan of the Rangers and have been thrilled that we finally have the kind of toughness that has long been missing. I love the enthusiasm and everything about this kid. BUT, I couldn’t agree with you more about this guy getting irreparably injured, especially due to the fighting. He’s definitely made EVERYONE in hockey land take notice. I think back to how we lost our young phenom Philip Chytil due to concussion from a relatively standard and iirc, “clean” hit. As soon as he collapsed in his first practice back I put my rabid fandom on the back burner. I don’t want to see these youngsters exit earlier than is necessary with a traumatic brain injury as a souvenir. I appreciate your opinion and insight.

@GinoReda-jr4xm

2 ай бұрын

We’re on the same page Gary

@frankfonseca5039

2 ай бұрын

And when he leaves the game for fighting and the other team retaliates on people that can actually play hockey what then? Picturing Panarin getting his face put to the ice by Wilson here.

@benjismith593

2 ай бұрын

Even a Panther tonight told him to chill out. Rempe was looking for a fight tonight. It's really odd when even the Panthers won't give in to a fight.

Rempe needs to protect himself better than that in a fight. He got a lot of head damage each time…..

This is not going to end well for this kid.

@tommygun19788

2 ай бұрын

he'll end up a legend. The End.

@Pudi1224

2 ай бұрын

@@tommygun19788 he just wont be able to say it out of his own mouth while he sits staring blankly with drool dripping from the corner of his mouth

@ScottD44

2 ай бұрын

WHY? EXPLAIN!

@tommygun19788

2 ай бұрын

@@Pudi1224 warriors aren’t forgotten

@HiredGoonage

2 ай бұрын

@@tommygun19788 he'll end up a vegetable

Kid needs to dial it back. He's not bad on the ice and won't stay healthy long enough to develop into a complete player. His equally large linemate Edstrom isn't having to fight every irrelevant vet in the league like Rempe does.

I had the pleasure of watching Rempe play for the Seattle Thunderbirds. He was my favorite player at that level because of his heart. He wasn’t the best skater and wasn’t the best with the stick but he was scrappy and always entertaining. He is using his best talents the best way he knows how and the crowd loves him for it. Yes, his play can be dangerous but I am sure he is aware of the risks. He wants ice time and is getting it the best way he knows how. I love him for it and will not hold it against him. Play your game Rempe. We miss you in Seattle.

It’s great entertainment, but 5 years from now people won’t remember the fights, the kid will remember the concussions for the rest of his life and become a cautionary tale He’s gotta chill, maybe Crosby can give him a call and get through to him

Kids had some of the best fights I’ve seen in the last 15 years this week. He’s made a name for himself right away, he’s proven he’s a bad ass and has earned the respect of some of the toughest in the league and I’m sure the rest of the will follow. But dude you do not need to do it every game, settle down let your head rest. Unless someone rocks your star player, give your body a few games in between. All the best you animal 👊.

@johnholmes8919

2 ай бұрын

i guess if you call getting the shit knocked out of you a great fight i didnt know that you get respect by getting punched in the face

@floodland3

2 ай бұрын

Rempe is a human piñata.

@timar6868

2 ай бұрын

He’s not a bad ass at all . The problem with this kid isn’t that he’s a goon. It’s OK to have goons. The problem is he’s not talented. He’s only there because he’s 6 “7 he has virtually no talent and his height makes it so that no one can really fight him. It’s not that a super tough or that he’s really good at fighting or hitting. It’s just his height if he was 6 foot one or 6 foot three or four he would get his butt whipped by so many people. . this is why Chara gotten so much trouble for years

Just want to point out, since that 4th line has come out... No one has scored on the rangers during that lineup

The Oilers have a guy Rempe’s size but he isn’t just out there to fight. He is actually a productive player

@Willsmith547

2 ай бұрын

Desharnais absolutely suck😂😂😂😂😂

@vikman258

2 ай бұрын

Vinny Desharnais?

@ML-my8qq

2 ай бұрын

@@vikman258 yup

@vikman258

2 ай бұрын

@@ML-my8qq Stud

the rangers did the same thing to derrick BooGaard. they expected a fight from him and a highlight reel every game and it broke him and in the end killed him.

@Tully13

2 ай бұрын

@@HudsonPeters3 boogaard died from an overdose during the 2011 season

@yakivpopavich

2 ай бұрын

@@Tully13Out of curiosity did his brain explode from CTE or did he take too many opiates and consume a lot of alcohol?. Because I'm pretty sure an OD took his life. Not CTE.

@Tully13

2 ай бұрын

@@HudsonPeters3 yes he was still playing. I think it was while he was in rehab for an injury. A former ECHL player got the drugs with an illegal prescription and sold them to him.

@Tully13

2 ай бұрын

@@HudsonPeters3 they do now. Current players can enter the player assistance program and former players have the alumni association to assist them with anything.

@maxaffe3195

2 ай бұрын

he had cte tho back then also @@Tully13

Very well said. To be frank as the years have gone on and I've gotten older I kind of have gotten tired of the fighting. Not gonna lie tough, I remember when I would get excited and get off my chair and cheer. Then when you start to hear about the long term head injuries that a lot of enforcers deal with, Its heart breaking really. I know I will get some flak or be called a softy for airing how I feel, but this isn't the hockey fan in me talking, its the human ( mind body and soul) element in me I guess.

@dextrosebizarre

2 ай бұрын

You are just intelligent. Fighting is a primitive comportment. Blocking shots and hits on board is tough enough. I remember the crowd shouting et cheering for fights at school. But who wanted to be in the ring and get beaten ? Growing up as adult and cheering for kids risking their health is stupid and coward , as simple as that. Professional fighters have numerous rules to protect them while NHL have none. Ice surface, sharpen blades, bare knuckles fist, hetmet and visor … Fighting is illegal in the street, should be illegal on a rink. Like in rugby and football.

Seeing that this has been the top story in hockey news, nobody can act surprised if this turns out badly.

As someone who lived through all the battles of the “Broadstreet Bullies” ( aka Philadelphia Flyers) with Fred Shero as their head coach all I can say is ; It’s NOT worth it !! The only place for violence is on an actual battlefield - NOT during a sporting event !! It always leads to senseless hard feelings among players and fans alike !!

I agree, if a tussle comes up fine but to have it be expected every game is courting disaster

@sotiriosnovatsis4529

2 ай бұрын

Olivier came up to him and asked for the fight. So maybe these more experienced players should also back off.

@randc47

2 ай бұрын

@@sotiriosnovatsis4529 He could say no and try to beat the other team with his play. If there is a dust-up, then drop them, but you don’t have to take every offer, especially if you almost cracked your skull in two out of three fights.

I get the predicament he’s in. If challenged he doesn’t want to seem like one to back down. And the older guys will take advantage of a young guys naivety. But if Reavo asks to drop the gloves and you want to make your name as an up and coming enforcer then you DROP EM. No question. Just hope it cools off a bit and he saves it for the moments that count.

@jerryrikki9466

2 ай бұрын

For a guy like him unless he can improve his game, he has to fight to stick around

@claytonquinn4863

2 ай бұрын

Well, Reaves can throw lefts. That may end poorly for the kid. Hope not.

@davewilliams5998

2 ай бұрын

He's not being challenged. He's looking for these fights.

@backpulse

2 ай бұрын

What? A player coming up to the redline during warmups is not being challenged? @@davewilliams5998

@johnnydangerous29

2 ай бұрын

Reavo's usually pretty gracious. Usually needs to be a big hit or someone challenging him

I know he is a very big kid, but "kid" is the part we need to realize. He may have some skills and abilities, but experience will almost always beat out the young rawness. He needs to practice his balance and stance as it is imperative when engaging in a fight on hockey skates.

@jersey4755

2 ай бұрын

Actually he is an adult man, fully capable of making any decision he feels is best for his own life. No one is holding a gun to his head or forcing him to play. Don’t want to fight then don’t, his choice not yours. Want to fight? Then fight, and live with the consequences and or benefits of again… his choice/decision. The game is probably the ultimate blend of speed, skill, hitting, toughness , and even violence. “Toning down” any one of those aspects would greatly take away what makes this game so great. I do not want to go to a game and witness a glorified “skills competition” (like at the All-Star Game).

@davidfriedman6224

2 ай бұрын

He needs to learn to consistently take advantage of his height advantage and study all the Chara fight videos.

Totally agree with you. Hopefully Rempe learns the fighting probably got him to the NHL but only his hockey skills will keep him in the NHL. Can't fight every night but just being a presence on the ice will help the Rangers.

He got his clock cleaned by olivier so yea he's a speedrunning towards cte

@CrimsonicStorm

2 ай бұрын

Thats honestly not how CTE works, and we dont know enough about why it happens in some people and not others. Clearly it is a far more complicated issue than just: Hits to head = CTE. Because thats not true, and is a vast simplification of a more complex medical condition.

@GinoReda-jr4xm

2 ай бұрын

Sadly, I think you’re right

@awwwshucks443

2 ай бұрын

​@@CrimsonicStormhow can one state that is not how cte works and then immediately say no one knows? 🤡

@mikeunconfirmed1489

2 ай бұрын

He don’t know how to defend his face

@Bum_Hip

2 ай бұрын

You’re not wrong, but according to the research, every player is.

The Terry Ryan career plan...not a very smart idea.

@lancespurrell1659

2 ай бұрын

Not a cool comment u don’t know terry Ryan’s story nor what he had to deal with from the couching staff they completely changed his style of play don’t make bullshit comments when u don’t got the facts to back it up

@DB-gr7ch

2 ай бұрын

@@lancespurrell1659 Are you his girlfriend, or his mom?

I think Reaves will actually be the adult, turn him down, and tell him to take a few games off.

If I were the nhl I would be more worried about the nightly hits from behind and hits to the head ….

@morrisalanisette9067

Ай бұрын

yeah its a fallacy to think fighting is more dangerous than regular hockey. hockey is way more dangerous than fighting

Rempke should be out of the league. He's got no class. Doing careless checks on heads. Not what we need in the NHL. We don't need goons.

@daveydmx9630

2 ай бұрын

Then half the league shldnt b playing, don’t forget its hockey we’re talking about not volleyball…..

three fights in less than a week, including two days in a row, and they're all prearranged fights? Absolutely reckless. I don't blame the kid for accepting the fights, but Laviolette needs to tell him he doesn't need to accept every challenge.

Telling him to chill and slow down but every vet coming up to him pregame saying we’re gonna throw today

Couldn't agree more, thx for saying it out loud !

cut the fights . and play the game kid. there is a lot of time in your career.

I love tough Hockey,but a Staged Fight is rediculas. Rempe is going to get seriously hurt one day if he keeps on doing this type of nonsense.

@Brian-xu9di

2 ай бұрын

I agree - there should be a real reason for the fight. There will be plenty of opportunities to prove his toughness in the course of his career, without staged fights.

It's not cool for the veterans to be calling him out before the game, if something happens during the course of play then drop the gloves.

Rempe is only 21 years old he needs some veteran guys telling him he doesn’t have to fight every time someone asks him to fight. He should be hitting people and putting fear into them be smart and have fun. He seems nice kid full of energy and enthusiasm!!

Gino Reda, excellent presentation and you make valid, well thought-out points. I wonder where this will go for Rempe? Side show or legit NHL player? Either way I'll be watching the next NY Rangers game.

the issue Gino it was all agreed too. They agree to fight.

I’m a Blackhawks fan, but Rempe is one of my absolute favorite players now. The guy is hard-nosed and kind of dirty, but he brings a toughness and physicality that has been missing for years.

Interesting take. Thanks for putting the vids together so we could see the clear pattern of pre-game discussion with aging veterans and the danger of his head hitting the ice.

The kid reminds me of Derek Boogaard

@alanalda9686

2 ай бұрын

No Way, Boogaard was a hulk, this kid is skinny and doesn't have the punching power.

Apparently hes not, according to the refs..... Five or more full strides AND leaves his feet at 6 foot 7. Gimme a break. How is that not suspension worthy.... HOW..

Gino...absolutely bang on assessment. This kid is a pawn. Rempe couldn't take Revo down. An aged pro 16 years older, 6 inches shorter and 20 pounds lighter. Rempe is a heavy weight disaster waiting to happen. Blame the Rangers and the NHL. Kid can't skate. No hands. He knows the only way he can stay in the League is to fight. All staged fights so far. Kid is a pawn. He is either going to get badly hurt or he will hurt someone badly on one of his charging hits. Let's hope he doesn't take out a super star. He will not see a minute in the playoffs. Reaves and the other old guys he has faught will. Feel sorry for him. A pawn for the Rangers and the NHL to sell tickets.

He's a decent player and is an intimidating force in front of the net!

This league is living in the dark ages - in the Norris vision of this league.

Very well said. We don't need a Belak or Boogaard ending to this kids career. He has a role but playing hockey must come first. Probert was a goal scorer and "tough" guy. But he also had his demons. Rempe must walk a very fine line to have a long career. Good luck, kid. Hope to see you in the league for a long time.

the coach and his mentors should be stepping in for the sake of his health for sure.

I understand your pov, but I still believe this kid needed to send a message to his bench too. He's there to protect and enforce, and not all the games require this. He's earning the respect of the league and he's making headlines. Once the next big thing arrives, he'll slow down, and start playing as any other enforcer.

Bro would be shitting bricks if he saw that pic today from practice

I agree with you! The guy can’t fight every single game. Eventually he’s going to get hurt.

Very good points. Fights are exciting but enough is enough. I hope he stays healthy.

Rempe has gotten me excited about watching hockey again for the first time in a decade! Fights were so sparse that there was nothing to anticipate getting pumped up about. The kid needs to pace himself and realize there is no reason to exceed what exceed 20+ fights per year like Peter Worrell, Sean Antoski, and others did 25 years ago.

Great assessment of Rempe and the hockey veterans picking fights with him. 2 observations (1) I like the old school fight, but (2) someone, most likely Rempe is going to get hurt and it will be due to the league, coaches and refs for not putting and end to it.

Ya its a disaster waiting to happen after what we all witnessed yesterday

I think you got a point, I mean how many horror stories have we heard after fighters from the NHL either died prematurely or went “crazy” because of symptoms of years of fighting? The NFL knows its danger, so does the NHL. At one point someone will need to put a stop to this.

You're absolutely right , his teammates need to step in and set the tone. He has already proved himself.

I actually agree. He needs to slow down and pick his spots. This will accomplish two things. 1. He will be healthier for it 2. It will be more exciting for the fans to not know when it will occur.

Love it or hate it, this is the hockey that I grew up watching, starting in 1967 with the arrival of the Blues in St. Louis. My Blues play the Rangers Saturday, and the only guy I can picture dropping the gloves with Rempe is Brayden Schenn. I think the kid will slow down the fighting pace after he faces all of the teams a time or two; right now he's trying to get noticed and it seems to be working.

Rempe: Making hockey even greater! Old school fans like me love him!

At first it was cool, but now im scared for his health, and its not as cool.

hes going to be a record setter! first player to CTE!

Gino...I'm with you 100%. The kid is not going be a 20-30 goal scorer. He'll be luck yo get his 5-10 G/season. So...that leaves him as the tough guy and every tough guy will want to challenge him as we've seen in just the 1st week of his NHL career. Same thing happened with Xhekaj in Montreal. I feel bad for Rempe because he's going to get hurt...it's just a matter of time.

Great video, and thanks for highlighting the nuance of the situation... one point not emphasized enough that hit me immediately (and I would love to hear Gino's thoughts or others) was how both Deslauriers and Olivier (veteran/older players) deliberately throw Rempe on his back, bringing his head dangerously close to the ice. Deslauriers actually grabs the back of his leg in order to throw him off balance, it was clearly intentional...and Olivier must've taken note because he throws Rempe off balance to end the fight too. In my opinion, these older guys were extremely reckless and put Rempe in greater danger than he otherwise would have been. And I get that amidst the adrenaline it is probably hard to not end a fight any way you can when you're getting beat/tired, but the older guys gotta show more control and awareness (IMHO)

@orlfane1622

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you. I was thinking if Reeves challenges Rempe Saturday night in Toronto he should be ashamed of himself. How about be a human being, a man, a mentor and skate up to the kid in warmups and tell him "I'm not fighting you tonight. You need to slow down or you're going to get yourself killed". Going up to this kid and challenging him to fight is selfish, only benefiting Reeves so maybe he can stick around the NHL for another year.

Geno, you think the refs can just step in and say "not tonight?" I think you are delusional here. They can't police every inch of ice and stop everything from happening. The rules still allow fighting. Your point about his overexuberance and the dangers of him falling and fairing badly in a fight are valid, even though your comment about him not fairing well against Deslauriers is just simply not true. It was in his third fight that he faired poorly. You are right about his coach though. He can police him and should be telling him to pick his spots and protect himself better.

This was bound to happen. If the league had allowed a limited amount of self policing by the players, we wouldn't be talking about this right now.

Kid needs to have a word with Marty McSorley about the psychology of the job

I sit up as much as anyone when there is a fight, but let's be honest about what we're cheering for. The game has increased penalties and changed protocols to protect players' safety, especially in relation to head injuries, yet we still allow, and glorify fighting, which is essentially about deliberately trying to injure your opponent's head. We know that enforcers pay a heavy price for their role. The average enforcer dies 10 years sooner than the average player, often tragically. I met Bob Probert shortly after he retired. A super nice guy, but you could also tell, not a very happy guy. One of many we lost too soon.

@johnholmes8919

2 ай бұрын

you have spoken the truth that the nhl doesnt want to hear rip-bob

Geno, you are bang on. This young kid has been involved in some recent fights that saw him get hammered. If this is to continue, I can see him heading down the LTIR Concussion rabbit hole.

It’s not good for his brain. Trust me, I’m 6’5 and fell down my front stairs on the ice, hitting my forehead hard on the stairs.

Gino speaking the truth. This isn’t a veteran. Kid is getting lit up on a league min deal and putting his health and safety in serious jeopardy.

This guy has a point, and explains it in a way even the most diehard pro hockey fight fans can understand. Fighting every night against guys trying to prove their worth towards the end of their careers is unsustainable. I would agree that his coach needs to intervene and refocus Remke to improve his hockey skills, with less emphasis on fighting. Not that fighting won't happen. Just less of it with this particular guy. (But maybe this will shift the tides toward more fights, again. Yeah!)

Good take, I can see Rempe making a career out of his fights but not EVERY game, no one can withstand that level of punishmemt

The coaching staff needs to tell him to lay off.. he doesn’t have to engage everytime an opponent challenges him..he needs to prove his worth as a hockey player .. he needs to learn the game at the NHL level or he’ll be gone quick.. someone needs to settle him down. He’s young and can do well with the right mentor

I think both things are true, I think he’s great for the game of hockey and good for highlighting the physicality of hockey, however, I question his insistence on fighting every night and as you say, if you keep going every game, eventually it’s a numbers game. But at the same rate, he is an adult who can make his own decisions, and if he feels he can take the heat, maybe he wants to prove you wrong

@sotiriosnovatsis4529

2 ай бұрын

He is being challenged by others; that's not what I'd call "his insistence". But, yes, he should be more selective. Tie Domi wouldn't always bite at the first challenge.

Both fights back to back were epic fights. Deslaurier and Olivier held their own. Can't wait for Rangers Habs. Xhekaj gonna give him a Black Eye.

@TheBlazersfan22

2 ай бұрын

He already has a black eye. :p probably give him 2 black eyes. Lol

@johnholmes8919

2 ай бұрын

its sad that the nhl has become so boring that you are looking forward to a staged fight between 2 knuckleheads it also says a lot about you

100% agree. Once, twice maybe, okay. Now, it's ridiculous. Play hockey and make an impact with clean, physical play. He's capable of that. If a fight comes in the natural course of the game, fine, but this staged stuff is ludicrous. The kid is going to get hurt. He's 21. His teammates, coaches and the refs need to step in and inject some sanity into the proceedings. Where are the adults?

Very thorough video, i am impressed he covered all the angles. The Rangers have been known forever in lacking toughness, hopefully Rempe will last especially during the playoffs.

Great commentary and the very same thing I thought when this kid emerged on the scene. It's one thing to have a brief good tilt between to equal opponents but throw in these aging tough guys hell bent on prolonging a paycheck with an inexperienced behemoth of a tough young kid trying to stay up with the big club and there definitely is chance for disaster. Its bad enough taking somebody and body slamming them onto the ice (not a surface intended for fight sports) especially helmetless. I am shocked hockey at the NHL, AHL, and ECHL levels havent jumped on that because God forbid tragedy will strike. When that does happen the consequences for those involved will be disastrous. Again, all for a good bout and the intense physicality of the game but not acts teetering on the brink of disaster for the league, the teams, the players, and lastly the game and its reputation. Not even 20 years ago this is how guys on both ends of their on ice careers had to "earn" their jobs and I am okay with that but its the tossing of one to the ice a near tragedy that the game can do without. The league, the coaches, and the players should be more mindful. I dont want to see this young kid's career cut short nor do I want to see a 30 or 40 something's career and post hockey employability come to an abrupt end due to a tragic event.

when the players fall it does look very dangerous but i think the reason why they dont hit their head is because of their shoulder pads. it gives just enough gap where unless you're knocked out just tucking your head in a bit is enough to not hit the ice. As for Rempe i think he's following the Tom Wilson model. Tom fought his way onto the caps, and is now a core figure and future Captain. I remember the early days of Tom, he had pretty much the same story as Rempe. He was fighting all the time his rookie year and then showed people he has skill and then he said how at some point he realized he didn't have to fight everyone. Like he had a choice. Took him like 2-3 years to figure that out though haha. I just read an article with Rempe mentioning he was a big fan of Wilson

Your right in every way, we (the fans) love to see a good scrap, when it means something for the team...not just to keep your job. Young lad, 21. Like you said the luck will run out. Play it safe kid.

the rangers lineup from the stadium series to the most recent game is the hockey that the rest of the league needs.

I've never a watched hockey game before discovering Matt Rempe. I am enjoying learning about the game and the culture of it. Congrats NHL you have a new fan. :)

Matt Rempe got a feature story in yesterday's edition of the Wall Street Journal. You don't see that very often.

Absolutely agree with you. Laviolette needs to protect this kid a little more.

I like this video everything your saying makes sense. Yeah I would prefer he just play hockey and see how great of a player he can be? Like you said he’s been thrown to the ice a couple of times, for him to get a serious concussion or even damage his skull is not the best idea. Come down guy go help the team win without getting hurt

I agree with this. I really don't think the kid is ready. Coaches need to take care of their players. We've seen how this can end for enforcers. Good, responsible video.

People need to ask themselves do we want to go back to those times when every team had tough guy. Just pay someone to fight and do all kinds of crazy things on ice, without NHL level playing skills. Is that what we want, "the good old times" like some like to say.

@MuhammadZegras

2 ай бұрын

If the NHL expands to 36 and further dilutes the quality of players per team it could be more possible for teams to get a goon

@christophercarrigg3775

2 ай бұрын

Yes it is

@blairhicks994

2 ай бұрын

It's what I want. Doesn't mean it's wrong or right. I'm in my 30s so I'm lucky enough to have seen the last great fighters in the NHL. Hockey alone does not have enough entertainment value in the regular season (playoffs is good of course), so having these guys stirring up rivalries and potential storylines and to protect players throughout the year is very important. If you can ask military members to step in front of a bullet for 60k a year, then these guys can dish out and receive some punches for 600k+ a year.

@jersey4755

2 ай бұрын

YES!!! 1000% It's exactly what I want!!! Fighting is a necessary part of the game! Always will be!

@pojo1010

2 ай бұрын

He's that's what we want

Thanks for bringing this up, you're absolutely , this is not going to end well.

While the league is attempting to avoid all unnecessary head contact and brain trauma, you have a KID looking to get CTE before his 25th birthday. His family and friends, coaches and refs need to advocate for this kid showing what else he can do besides break his hands and concuss himself on a game to game basis

Thank you, Gino.

Sasquatch on ice! Someone is going to get seriously injured. Only a matter of time. NHL need to settle his ass down.

Who was it that said "ya gotta either score goals or fight to stay up in this league, and I'm not seeing the goal scoring minutes" ?