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.

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.

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

The Devils face the Rangers for the third time this season on Thursday night, and Matt Rempe could return to the lineup.

Matt Rempe’s eight-game suspension in the NHL is officially behind him, but the young forward is fully aware of the impact of his actions. For the first time since delivering a controversial hit on Miro Heiskanen,

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe is no stranger to controversial hits. The young Blueshirts winger has developed a reputation as one of the league’s more bruising forwards. However, he has also cultivated a reputation as a dangerous player.

Matt Rempe just served an eight-game suspension for another dirty hit, and now he's addressed the situation for the first time since returning from suspension as he looks towards his future in the league if he doesn't change his play style.

Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe is fresh off an eight-game suspension and spoke about his midset as he comes back.

Matt Rempe, who met with the league's department of player safety on Zoom on Sunday, will forfeit $80,000 in pay.

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