Matt Rempe has been a fan favorite since the first shift of his NHL career. That’s when he accepted an invitation from Islanders enforcer Matt Martin and dropped the gloves with him in a memorable debut in the outdoor game at MetLife Stadium between the Rangers and Islanders in February 2024.

But the Rempe whom Rangers fans fell in love with that day has grown up a little. Now 23, he’s worked hard to reinvent himself. As he’s matured and become a full-time NHLer, he continues to work toward developing into a more complete, more all-around hockey player.

“I want to turn into not being known as an enforcer,’’ Rempe told Newsday this week. “I want to be turned into ‘this guy’s a really good young power forward . . . who also can fight.’

“That’s part of the game, you don’t want to lo

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