Canucks Sign Rypien To A 2-Year Deal

by Sean Zandberg on May 27, 2009 3:12 PM PDT in Free Agency Comment 15 comments

The 25 year-old Rypien is becoming a fan fave in Vancouver. Now hopefully he can stay healthy and his personal problems are a thing of the past.

Said Rypien after the signing:

"Vancouver approached me and we (signed a deal) right away,” said Rypien. “I’m more than happy with that. I didn’t want to play anywhere else but Vancouver. I feel probably the best I’ve felt health-wise. Hopefully, that’s the end of all that stuff."

“I just want to pick up where I left off,” he said. “I’m still pretty young so I think I can get better."

Money values on the contract have not been confirmed/released yet. He made $522,000 last season.

A big hat tip to Karina and Beantown Canuck for catching this news and posting it in the FanShot section. Is there anyone who isn't going to like Rypien in a Canucks jersey for 2 more years?

He's one tough SOB with a boxing background. He can beat guys with his right hand and change it up and start firing lefts. For your viewing pleasure, I now present to you:

Ripper destroying Prust:

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Thank you Godman. Keep ‘em coming, you’re signing all of my favorites.

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by Yankee Canuck on May 27, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

I know everyone loves him, but I’ll reserve judgement until I hear the dollars. As a near-minimum-wager he’s great — good energy, attitude and work ethic — but anything over a million per and he’s overpaid. His contribution can be replaced relatively easily.

by headspacej on May 27, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

I’m gonna guess that they extended him for around $650k/year, no way he gets close to $1 million.

by cyxj on May 27, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

I agree.

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by Sean Zandberg on May 27, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

now that is one heck of an enforcer.

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by oldtimehockey09 on May 27, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

That patented move… lead with a surprising and unbelievably quick left, and then just never stop throwing punches. Scored a couple pretty goals with those very same hands. I hope he gets a full season and who knows what kind of player he can become. With that speed and those hands, I can see him scoring 30+ points along with maintaining his bruiser status. Curious to see if he can manage more minutes without being a defensive liability… time will tell.

by Beantown Canuck on May 28, 2009 3:06 AM PDT reply actions

I just found that it’s for $550,000 per year. So it’s a bit of a raise from last contract.

Sounds fair to me, considering he hasn’t played much due to injury.

by cyxj on May 28, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions

thanks. Yeah I love those dollars as well, considering the baggage.

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by Sean Zandberg on May 28, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I read today he’ll be getting a special training regiment this offseason, suited for a player who is as oft-injured as he is. So that makes Bernier and Ryp with long summers ahead…who else wants in?!

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by Yankee Canuck on May 28, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions