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Rempe Misses Friend Edstrom After Trade
11 Aug
Summary
- Matt Rempe expressed sadness over Adam Edstrom's trade to Nashville.
- Edstrom was traded during the 2026 NHL Draft for Rizzo and a pick.
- Rempe and Edstrom were noted for their size and friendship on the fourth line.
New York Rangers player Matt Rempe expressed his feelings about his friend Adam Edstrom being traded to the Nashville Predators. The trade occurred during the 2026 NHL Draft and involved acquiring Massimo Rizzo and a fifth-round pick. Rempe, who spent time with Edstrom in Sweden and played alongside him on the Rangers' fourth line and the Hartford Wolf Pack, stated that it's always sad to see a friend go.
Rempe described Edstrom as his "brother" and acknowledged that hockey is a business, but he will miss playing with him. Both players are known for their significant physical presence on the ice. Rempe also provided an update on his thumb injury, which impacted his playing time last season, and acknowledged he needs a strong training camp to secure a spot on the Rangers' roster.
