The New York Rangers have assigned Matt Rempe to Hartford, returning the fan favorite to the AHL to get some minutes and work on other aspects of his game. With Adam Edstrom clearly beating him out for a spot, this move was expected. Rempe will benefit from gameplay as the Rangers look to make room while managing their roster effectively.
Returning Rempe to Hartford is part of the Rangers' plan to create cap space for the season. The earlier placement of Chad Ruhwedel on waivers followed this rationale, and both moves will adjust the Rangers' roster to include 12 forwards and 7 defensemen with 2 goalies. The overall strategy seems geared towards flexibility as they prepare for the season ahead.
There's speculation that Rempe's return to Hartford could indicate that Jimmy Vesey may be nearing a return from LTIR, although his skating status remains uncertain. Ensuring that Rempe receives ample playing time in the AHL appears to align with the Rangers' vision for player development over sitting on the bench.
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