Attach a black ribbon to your hockey flags today for enforcer Rick Rypien, who was found dead yesterday in Alberta. Rypien recently signed a contract with the Jets, but played all 119 of his NHL games with the Canucks, scoring 9 goals and 7 assists, and amassing 226 penalty minutes. A warrior and fan favorite, Rypien battled depression and other off-ice issues throughout his pro career. Rypien was only 27.
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James O'Brien from NBC Sports provides links and updates for Rypien's death
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Mooney in the Vancouver Sun: Rypien will be missed; NHL players pay their respects via Twitter
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The Hockey News' Adam Proteau breaks out his soapbox on Hockeenight puckcast
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GM Ray Shero tells NHL.com's Alan Robinson that Crosby's setbacks are right on schedule
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This issue involving Tazer's alma mater is a tad old, and might put the board on DEFCON 2, but it's too juicy not to bring up (sorry, mods)
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Looking on the bright side of life: Souray doing some summer moonlighting. Superfly Snuka to play defense?
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