Another hockey player gone too soon: Rick Rypien(notes), who played parts of six seasons as a forward with the Vancouver Canucks, was found dead in his Alberta home on Monday.
News 1130 in Vancouver reported late Monday that Rypien took his own life (the original story is here) but later changed that language to a "non-suspicious, sudden death."
From The Globe and Mail's James Mirtle, who broke the news:

Former Vancouver Canucks tough guy Rick Rypien was found dead by a family member on Monday in Crowsnest Pass, Alta.
Rypien, who signed with the Winnipeg Jets in July, had missed most of last season because of a leave of absence from the Canucks for personal issues.
Local RCMP told The Globe and Mail on Monday night that the death was not suspicious.

The report was confirmed by TSN. His death comes three months after the passing of New York Rangers fighter Derek Boogaard(notes) at 28, from what medical examiners ruled was an "accidental mixture of alcohol and oxycodone."
Known primarily for his role as a fighter and physical presence in the lineup, Rypien amassed 226 penalty minutes in 119 NHL games. He was 27, and had signed with the Winnipeg Jets last month after a controversial season with the Canucks.