Matt Rempe nears Rangers return after lengthy injury from fight

Matt Rempe nears Rangers return after lengthy injury from fight

Fan-favorite forward Matt Rempe returned to Rangers practice wearing a non-contact jersey for the first time since suffering what is believed to be a thumb injury in a fight against Sharks enforcer Ryan Reaves on Oct. 23.

Rangers coach delivers positive Matt Rempe, Adam Fox injury updates

There was a big reason for the New York Rangers to feel good, when they returned to practice on Tuesday. That’s because popular, towering forward Matt Rempe joined them on the ice for the first time since he sustained an upper-body injury during a fight against Ryan Reaves of the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 23. The 6-foot-9 winger participated in drills wearing a no-contact red jersey. Coach Mike Sullivan also revealed that Rempe is making the trip …