cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 From Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Soon after Gary Bettman slapped Rick Rypien with a six-game suspension Friday, the NHL commissioner called the Wild fan who the Vancouver Canucks agitator accosted and offered him dinner and some tickets."He said, 'Sorry about the events, and players should never, ever put their hands on a fan,' " said James Engquist, appreciative of Bettman's gesture. "I thought that was very nice of him. I mean, what do you say at that point? You're talking to the commissioner of the NHL. I thought it was really respectful for him to give me a call." ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nhurdi 42 Report post Posted October 26, 2010 Rypien had an interview that is posted on the TSN website. Says he knew what he did was wrong once he did it and says that he feels he has been treated fairly on it. On a side note, I was surfing the net and wonder what these guys got. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra_NB1l-hsk&feature=player_embedded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 26, 2010 That makes the brawl at the Palace look like nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Vancouver Sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Good for the Canucks, for standing by this guy. They remind me of another great team, taking care of their own. Hope Rypien gets things straightened out soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 ESPN had a funny montage that included Rypien and the incident. I wish i could find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
