Reaves challenges Rempe, but he doesn't respond how you'd expect
In the last few weeks, a lot of focus in the Big Apple has surrounded rookie tough guy Matt Rempe, and with as many penalty minutes as time on the ice for his career, who could blame anyone if they focused their attention on him again tonight as the Rangers roll into Toronto to face Ryan Reaves and the Toronto Maple Leafs?
It has been discussed at length that, for the most part, Rempe has been able to hold his own during the early part of his National Hockey League; however, a recent fight against Columbus right winger Mathieu Olivier proved that he has a lot to learn. Fast forward to tonight as he faces off with Maple Leafs heavyweight Ryan Reaves. Reaves wanted to go, but the youngster, at least to this point, decided to shake him off, as seen in the below clip.
Rempe may be smart to take the night off, because although not the toughest guy, Reaves has proven since he's been back in the Maple Leafs lineup that he still has an awful lot to give to his team and that he hasn't missed a beat since being benched for several games earlier this season.
Whatever happens the rest of the night, if you're Rempe, you may want to have your head on a swivel because if you end up out there with your adversary, things could go south very quickly
POLL |
Who would win if Ryan Reaves and Matt Rempe dropped the gloves? |
Reaves | 283 | 66.7 % |
Rempe | 141 | 33.3 % |
List of polls |
|
16 minutes ago | By Julien Trekker Utah Hockey Club Acquire Defenseman in Trade with Detroit Red Wings |
|
1 hour ago | By Tom Banks Los Angeles Kings Star Benched at the Last Minute For Breaking Major Team Rule |
|
11 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Sports Doctor Offers Major Insight on Connor McDavid's Injury; It Could Have Been Much Worse |
|
14 hours ago | By Tom Banks The Athletic's James Mirtle Suggests Islanders Veteran Center as the Perfect Fit for the Maple Leafs |
|
15 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Edmonton Oilers Make Two Urgent Call-Ups To Deal With Connor McDavid's Absence |
|
17 hours ago | By Tom Banks Insider Frank Seravalli Reveals How Many Games Connor McDavid Could Potentially Miss After Sustaining Injury |
|
18 hours ago | By Tom Banks Billionaire Luc Poirier Reveals Concrete Offer To Revive The Quebec Nordiques Was Refused By The NHL |
|
19 hours ago | By Tom Banks Tampa Bay Lightning Abruptly Terminate Contract of 22-Year-Old Former WHL Standout |
Previously on Bladeofsteel