Berto91 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 First and foremost my wishes go out to his family and friends. He was a hockey player to us and someone we admired and respected but he was someones flesh and blood and we can never feel that way about him. It's a tragic loss for his family and nearest and dearest and I hope they make it through this tough time! Who knows what made him go off the rails in recent times, it's just so sad as he showed so much promise to revive his career and get back on track. He may not have been a Canuck anymore but this was the organisation he last played for and I think he should be honoured in someway. He gave us and the entire hockey fan base excitement whenever he dropped the gloves. I hope people remember the best of him and not the worst. He was 27.. Only 27!! My brother only turned 28 a few days ago, I'd HATE to lose someone as close to me at that age, I really feel for his friends and family. He echoed everything I ever said, never judge or underestimate someone by their height. May not have had the slickest skills, but to me he was a big idol in the sense he proved others wrong. I hope I never forget that. No matter how it happened. I hope it was painless for him. R.I.P. Rick Rypien. You were a warrior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanucklehead Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Ripper...... Another one taken far too soon. Best wishes to Ricks family and friends during these difficult times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeria Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm so shocked... I don't even know what to say... whatever has been bothering him must have been something serious... My condolences go to his friends and family and RIP, Rick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohunter Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Rypien... So sad to hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donky Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Rick Rypien. One of my favorite all time Canuck tough guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW1978 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 He was only 27. He had an NHL contract and his whole life ahead of him. He had everything to live for -- it's just so terrible that he had to go out like this. I don't think any Canuck player should wear #37 for a while -- kind of like we did with #11 when Wayne Maki died. Rypen may have died as a Jet, but he lived as a Canuck. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Al Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Much Love to the Rypien family and to his friends and team mates. Horrible news. Me and the Boys loved to watch him play. and we REALLY loved to watch him scrap. We will miss him. He obviously had a lot of heart. He was a true pugilist and an artist with his fists. Depression and other mental illnesses are exacerbated in a world where "being a man" is so important. Ahhhh, I just feel the loss of another brother, man. Got tears in my eyes. Lay down the gloves, Ripper. you earned some rest. DAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Heard an interview with Rypien's former Regina Pats coach this morning on the FAN 960. Some interesting points: 1) Said Rick had signed with the Jets for 700k the day before, but everybody knew something was up when he didn't show up. 2) Mentioned that Rick had been battling severe depression, and thought he'd be able to beat it. 3) Talked about how Rick's mental state was virtually the exact opposite when he played for the Pats (from age 18-20). Said he was always smiling, always a happy kid. 4) When asked if the profession of guys like Rypien, Boogard, and Probert led to their fragile mental state, or if guys like that gravitate to the enforcer roles, he said, "It CAN'T be a coincidence". It's true that mental issues can often lie buried until a person finishes puberty. However, it is also possible that each time we cheered on Rypien as he fought, we were unknowingly supporting the root cause of his tortured existence, and resulting death. Physical traumas are often the starting point of mental problems. And there is abundant evidence that concussions change a person's mental state (usually temporarily...but maybe occasionally permanently?). I think Rick's death is the icing on the cake for me. I will no longer support, or even condone, fighting in hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow, terrible, and too bad. We know so little about the mind that it may very well be the last frontier. I wonder if he is a part of that program wherein medical science can shed light on the physical effects of his role in our beloved sport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonvancouver Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Ripper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJokinen! Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 This is so sad. Loved watching him fight. WTF is up with so many people dying at age 27? RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG_Nucks_Fan Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 R.I.P Ripper! You will always be a Canuck in my mind. I know you have found the peace you were so dearly looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Virtanen Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 R.I.P Rypien. You will NEVER be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Very sorry to hear this, prayers for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyche Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I feel bad since I didn't start watching the Canucks until right before the 2009-2010 playoffs, so my biggest memory of Rick Rypien is the incident in Minnesota. But regardless, I'm still really sad about this. I wish I could watch AHL so I could have seen him play with the Moose last season. R.I.P Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RO8!! Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Why are you even trying to be funny during this sad time? Shows what little class and respect you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 truly tragic how many more tragedies before the league embraces skill and pushes off from the gladiator mentality? answer? as long as there are idiots cheering for fights. as long as these idiots like to see hits that knock people out. if you were playing a sport, when have you ever thought that the best thing to do would be to take the other teams player out of the game or series with a hit? normal people don't think like that... easy fix - give out suspensions. btw none if the idiots cheering for fights should have any say about the reffing in the scf, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray hall Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 No he wasn't. After the Minnesota incident, he was hung on a tree on these forums by many posters. He was personally attacked as a player and his career as a skilled hockey player was questioned by many. This is why mods here need to enforce better rules. He was facing personal issues and people on these forums have the balls to say "must be alcohol, drugs, he should just quit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJokinen! Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 truly tragic how many more tragedies before the league embraces skill and pushes off from the gladiator mentality? answer? as long as there are idiots cheering for fights. as long as these idiots like to see hits that knock people out. if you were playing a sport, when have you ever thought that the best thing to do would be to take the other teams player out of the game or series with a hit? normal people don't think like that... easy fix - give out suspensions. btw none if the idiots cheering for fights should have any say about the reffing in the scf, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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