New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe is making headlines. Partly, his physical presence on the ice is causing him and the Rangers some grief. However, in a recent interview, he showed he could approach the game with some introspection.

The 6-9 forward finished serving his eight-game suspension and is eligible to return Thursday against the Devils.

And Rempe acknowledged another violation could lead to a “huge suspension,” forcing him to confront the daunting challenge of embracing his physicality — the strength that helped him carve out a marginal role in the first place and become a fan favorite after debuting last February — while preventing it from becoming reckless.

Rangers forward Matt Rempe made a sobering admission before his return from an eye-opening eight-game suspension.

The New York Rangers recalled their six-foot-eight yard-dog forward Matt Rempe on Tuesday from the AHL Hartford Wolfpack after having served an eight-game suspension. He is officially eligible to return against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Matt Rempe’s eight-game suspension is officially over. For the first time since delivering a devastating hit on Miro Heiskanen, Rempe addressed the media. The 22-year-old did not defend himself as he immediately claimed that his hit on Heiskanen was unacceptable and took full responsibility.

Returning to practice on Wednesday afternoon following an eight-game suspension, Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe admitted that he must play smarter moving forward.

Matt Rempe is finally set to return for the New York Rangers on Thursday night for their matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The 22-year-old was suspended eight games for his hit on Miro Heiskanen.