RICK RYPIEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Report: Rypien suffers from memory loss

Former Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien suffers from persistent memory loss and struggles with tasks that used to be routine, The Washington Times reported. The 49-year-old is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the NFL from more than 100 ex-players, who argue the league was aware of the dangers of concussions and concealed the information from players for many years. Rypien...
Via Fox Sports  |  March 29, 2012
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Video: HNIC's Inside Hockey on Rick Rypien

I missed this on Saturday night because I was busy fussing around getting my game meal ready but this is a really touching interview that Elliotte Friedman did for HNIC's Inside Hockey segment with Wes Rypien, Rick Rypien's brother. Let's not stop promoting the website that lives on in his legacy, visit mindcheck.ca if you haven't ever done so.
Via Benched Whale  |  February 20, 2012
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Consistency An Issue In Vancouver

from Ian MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun, The problem so far, as the Stanley Cup finalists stumble along at 7-7-1, is that the players’ intensity and enthusiasm for their work seems entirely predicated on the opponent. If it’s the hated Blackhawks, Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals or the New York Rangers on Rick Rypien Night, the Canucks are inspired. If it&...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  November 07, 2011
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Photographic Tribute: Remembering Ryp

[Editor's Note: Despite the black and white photo and "Remembering Ryp" headline, he's alive and quite well.  It's just a tribute.] As the Redskins prepare for their first regular season international contest in the land of Shania Twain and igloos, it’s important to look back and honor the greatest Canadian in Redskins history: Mark Rypien. Mark Rypien...
Via Redskins Blog  |  October 30, 2011
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