New York Rangers Forward Matt Rempe Misses West Coast Road Trip Due to Upper-Body Injury

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe is sidelined due to an upper-body injury sustained during a recent game against the San Jose Sharks, causing him to miss the team's four-game West Coast road trip. Coach Mike Sullivan emphasized Rempe's importance to the team, highlighting his energy, passion, and role as a teammate protector, while noting the injury is a tough loss and Rempe's return timing remains uncertain. The Rangers have recalled Brennan Othmann from the AHL to fill the gap during Rempe's absence. Meanwhile, Vincent Trocheck remains off the trip as well, still recovering from his own injury and not yet resumed skating, with his return not imminent. The team is adjusting its forward lines, promoting Taylor Raddysh to the top line and reshuffling other players to compensate for the absences. These adjustments reflect the Rangers' efforts to maintain competitive performance despite key players being sidelined.