Some might have assumed after Matt Rempe signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Rangers that he’s bound to be an everyday player in the lineup, but that may not be the case.
The Rangers signed right winger Taylor Raddysh to a two-year contract, a move that went under the radar.
Raddysh is a player who is more than capable of serving a consistent role for the Rangers as he played 80 games this past season for one of the most dominant teams in the NHL, the Washington Capitals.
While Rempe may provide more excitement for the fans, Raddysh is a bigger offensive threat and more reliable from a defensive standpoint.
Jonny Brodzinski also has the capabilities to play right wing, and he’s shown how impactful he could be on any given night over the past two seasons with the Rangers.
It’s clear from watching Rempe last year that he made crucial leaps in his overall game and improved significantly as a player.
However, it’s yet to be seen if Rempe can be an every-game kind of player.
What we’ll likely see is Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan pick and choose when the best times are to play Rempe, similar to what we’ve been accustomed to since his arrival during the 2023-24 season.