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Former teammate: Rypien seemed happy in days prior to his death
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Ex-Duck Salei killed in plane crash – Orange County Register
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Remembering Rick Rypien, five years on
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Winnipeg Jets' Rick Rypien found dead at home at age of 27 - ESPN
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Former teammate: Rypien talked about bringing Stanley Cup to Winnipeg
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Who was the best bottom 3 defenseman of all time? : r/hockey
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Former teammate: Rypien seemed happy in days prior to his death
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RIP Rick Rypien
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Family, friends struggle with Rypien's death