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Peter Laviolette says Rangers rookie Matt Rempe has 'eyes on him' as officiating questions hover

Peter Laviolette says Rangers rookie Matt Rempe has 'eyes on him' as officiating questions hover

The treatment of Matt Rempe by officials continued to draw attention in Game 1 of the second round , and Rangers coach Peter Laviolette tried his best before Tuesday night's Game 2 against Carolina to toe the line between acknowledging the 6-foot-8 ½ big man is getting officiated differently without dipping into territory that might draw a fine from the league. “I think he's a guy that gets eyes on him for sure,” Laviolette said. “Just the size of him and the way he plays the game. I can't think of a guy who's had such a big impact in his introduction into the National Hockey League. There was a lot that was surrounding his presence. I think the eyes get drawn to him. “I know the game happens