Rempe's Broken Thumb Forces IR Stint for Rangers

Matt Rempe requires surgery on his broken thumb and lands on IR, sidelining the Rangers' physical presence just as they resume post-Olympics. The procedure addresses the same issue that bench him for nearly two months earlier, forcing Sullivan to tweak lines without his top hitter. Rempe's disciplined stretch without penalties shows his value beyond the gloves, but New York braces for the void in their push forward.