Rangers' Matt Rempe awed by greats calling for him

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TARRYTOWN - After the New York Rangers' listless Game 1 loss to the Florida Panthers at home to open the Eastern Conference Finals, conversation turned to how they could energize themselves and the Madison Square Garden crowd for Friday night's Game 2.

Specifically, if 6-foot-8 rookie sensation Matt Rempe should return to the lineup.

"If that happens, I want to be buzzing. Anytime you get an opportunity, you want to make the most of it," said Rempe. "This is awesome. Eastern Conference final. Come on. It's the best."

Rangers coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say if Rempe was in or out of the lineup for Game 2.

Rempe, 21, last played in Game 5 of their second-round…