There’s a lot of talk about fighting in hockey, and we all agree that it’s nothing new.
The debate continues to rage, especially after seeing Matt Rempe fight three times in his first five NHL games.
After all, the young man’s name is probably the most popular throughout the NHL at the time of writing… And many feel it’s not for the right reason.
In the Habs dressing room, there’s a great deal of respect for the Rangers’ big forward.
Michael Pezzetta and Arber Xhekaj, the Habs’ two “pugilists”, spoke of him as a guy who’s doing a good job right now.
Anthony Martineau (TVA Sports) reported their comments:
Matt Rempe is the new flavor of the month among NHL pugilists.
6 feet 8 inches, 240 pounds. 5 matches, 4 fights.
Some of his fights are planned with his opponents.
What do Xhekaj and Pezzetta think of the Rempe case?
Discussions this morning. pic.twitter.com/EvMEuB4OIG
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) February 26, 2024
It’s cool for Rempe because he’s taking his first steps in the NHL and he didn’t waste any time before becoming popular.
The feeling must be special, especially as he’s only 21…
But at a certain point, you have to wonder just how far this is going to go. Réjean Tremblay explained it well in his article of the day published on the BPM Sports website: Rempe will have to find a way to protect himself to limit the risks.
The idea of fighting to make a name for oneself is correct. But on the other side of the coin, there isn’t a player in the NHL whose job it is to fight every game because it’s dangerous… and because we’ve seen in the past the long-term effects it can create in a brawler.
At least, that’s no longer the case in today’s hockey. For example, Nicolas Deslauriers, who once fought Rempe, is a tough NHL player. But the former Habs player has fought nine times this season, not thirty…
Fighting is sometimes part of the game, and personally, I don’t have a problem with it. But there’s a difference between seeing a fight once in a while and seeing a fight every game.
Matt Rempe will have to learn to say no and will have to learn to choose his fights. If he doesn’t, his NHL career won’t last very long… He’s already looking pretty banged up after playing just five games since his recall on February 16:
Matt Rempe=HOCKEY GUY 
– The Cam & Strick Podcast (@CamandStrick) February 27, 2024
In gusto
– Logan Cooley sends flowers to Juraj Slafkovsky.
“I think Juraj will have a whole career in the NHL.”
I chatted for a few moments with Logan Cooley this morning.
Here you go pic.twitter.com/E1FqcLbiPs
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) February 27, 2024
– 10/10 for the idea.
– Good point.
I don’t know if trading Savard is the right move right now. We would be basically walking into next season with Barron/Reinbacher as our top RD. We could find another veteran RD in the summer sure, but we’ve already got one who wants to play here. Let’s wait till next TDL. pic.twitter.com/v7f98dZJ2s
– HFTV (@HFTVSports) February 27, 2024
– The Habs must stop accepting defeat. [The Blue Pocket]
– Oh no.
John Schneider broke the news to reporters. https://t.co/bYOdldJAJa
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) February 27, 2024
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