Overview
- Rempe told reporters Thursday at the Shoulder Check Showcase that his surgically repaired thumb has markedly improved after two operations and a focused offseason of hand, skating and skills work.
- The 6-foot-9 forward missed most of 2025-26 after shredding his thumb in a fight and making a premature December return that extended his recovery, with his last game played on Feb. 5.
- Rempe finished the season with one goal, 11 penalty minutes and an 8:36 average ice time across 26 games while still ranking high in hits per 60 minutes.
- Entering the final year of his contract and no longer waiver-exempt, Rempe faces direct competition from young players such as Jaroslav Chmelar and Adam Sykora and may need a strong camp to secure an NHL roster spot.
- The Rangers’ back-to-back playoff misses and last-place finish in the Eastern Conference increase pressure on roster decisions and make Rempe’s recovery and camp performance consequential for both his future and the team’s rebuild.