Rick Rypien passes away

I'd just like to stop for a moment and give my thoughts and prayers to Rypien's family and friends. For those who don't know, Rypien spent the last 5 years playing for the Vancouver Canucks. He was arguably one of the best fighters in the NHL. Unfortunately, he has had to take a couple extended leave of absences from hockey due to personal matters. Many believed it to be drugs or alcohol problems, but today, Ryp has been found dead in his Alberta home by Alberta Police. It is believed to be suicide. I guess he just couldn't get any help for his problems, which is a damn shame. Everyone in Vancouver is going to miss him.

I will never forget his fight with Hal Gill [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XxMmYvarCg[/ame]