Jess Rubenstein, a long-time bird dog of the ice lanes who was the first spot Vincent Mancini as a future NHL ace, agrees that – if properly handled – Rempe could be a useful big leaguer. (Repeat: if properly handled.)

Matt Rempe officially has been sent down to AHL Hartford again, clearing the way for the Rangers to activate veteran winger Jimmy Vesey before Sunday’s game against the Islanders.

Matt Rempe didn't take long to get into a fight in his first game, going toe-to-toe with rival Dylan McIlrath less than three minutes in.