Peter Laviolette says same forward lineup as Sunday. Brodzinski in and Rempe out.
Despite all the hullabaloo about conquering New York Rangers hero Matt Rempe returning tonight against the Winnipeg Jets, Peter Laviolette says, NAY.
This is a hockey decision going against the fans wishes to see their hero now that his four-game suspension is over.
Credit Lavvy for keep Jonny Brodzinski in the lineup after his impressive game-winning goal against the Islanders on Sunday afternoon.
Brod redeemed himself after a punko game on Saturday. Had he failed again against the Islanders, no way he'd be in the lineup tonight at The Garden.
While a game against Winnipeg in the past might not have commanded much attention, this one does for a few good reasons.
1. Carolina hardly loses and can still smell first place now occupied by the Blueshirts.
2. This is good team vs. good team, a telling barometer of the New Yorkers' worth.
3. Minus both captain-defenseman Jacob Trouba and the just injured very underrated Mr. Lindgren, the Rangers reserves will be tested to the limit.
4. The fans Rempe mania will have to wait another day or night.