Rick Rypien Found Dead

For the second time this offseason an NHL enforcer has been found dead by a family member. Just a few weeks ago it was Derek Boogaard, and just a few hours ago it was former Vancouver Canuck and Winnipeg Jet, Rick Rypien.

Rypien, who was just 27 years old, was found dead in his home in Alberta. He had just signed a one year deal with Winnipeg Jets this offseason after playing the previous 6 seasons with the Canucks.

Rypien had battled depression and took a leave of absence from the Canucks this past season to deal with depression. Of course at this time it is unclear what ultimately lead to the premature death of Rypien, but Royal Canadian Mounted Police have stated that the death does not look suspicious.

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