The potential length of Rempe's suspension will take into account his previous infractions, the nature of the hit, and Heiskanen's injury status, although Heiskanen was able to return to play after passing concussion protocol.

Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety following a dangerous hit on Dallas Stars player Miro Heiskanen during a recent game.

The incident occurred in the third period of the Rangers' 3-1 victory over the Stars, where Rempe elbowed Heiskanen from behind, leading to a significant impact against the boards.

The NHL ruled that Rempe's actions violated multiple league rules, including boarding and elbowing, and emphasized that he bore full responsibility for the hit due to his line of sight on Heiskanen's back.

NHL Player Safety described the hit as particularly dangerous, noting that Rempe extended his elbow and forearm into Heiskanen's neck, resulting in Heiskanen falling to the ice.

Experts argue that if Rempe cannot control his physicality, the NHL must intervene to prevent him from playing, as safety is paramount in the league.

Following the hit, a scuffle broke out, with Roope Hintz of the Stars expressing concern for Heiskanen, who was injured during the incident.

Analysts suggest that Rempe should face at least an eight-game suspension due to his history of reckless behavior on the ice.

The announcement of Rempe's suspension comes shortly after the Rangers' loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, marking their 12th loss in 16 games and their fourth consecutive defeat at home.

In his rookie season, Rempe recorded one goal, one assist, and accumulated 71 penalty minutes over 17 games, contributing to the Rangers' run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

If the suspension is upheld, Rempe will forfeit approximately $80,000 in game checks, which will be directed to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Rempe made a notable debut last season by fighting in front of nearly 80,000 fans at an outdoor game at MetLife Stadium.