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Rupp signs two-year deal with Penguins
Left wing Mike Rupp has left the Devils to sign a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins for an average of $825,000 per season. Playing in Pittsburgh is almost like going home for Rupp. He is a Cleveland native, but...
John Madden signs one-year, $2.75 million contract with Chicago (updated with quotes)
njmg.typepad.com — Center John Madden has left the Devils to sign a one-year. $2.75 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. "I'm really happy," Madden said. "It's only a one-year deal, but we have a chance to win a Cup there. It's a... (more) John Madden signs one-year, $2.75 million contract with ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins sign LW Mike Rupp, 2 years $825,000 per season
The Pittsburgh Penguins sign LW Mike Rupp, 2 years $825,000 per season
pensburgh.com — More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP 2 months ago: New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp, right, collides with Toronto Maple Leafs' Tomas Kaberle, of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL ... (more) The Pittsburgh Penguins sign LW Mike Rupp, 2 years ...
2009 NHL Free Agency Day 1: New Jersey Devils Recap
inlouwetrust.com — Today was the first day NHL teams can sign unrestricted and restricted free agents.  Normally, there's a lot of action on the first day and while it's Wednesday evening, there are still plenty of talented players available so action continues. The New Jersey Devils were fairly quiet ... (more) 2009 NHL Free Agency Day 1: New Jersey Devils Recap
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Desperate Oilers run into the Bulin Wall; Gill sails to Montreal
Puck Daddy — ... • Winger Mike Rupp goes to the Pittsburgh Penguins from the New Jersey Devils for two years and $825,000. OK as a depth signing; but if that's supposed to be a Fedotenko replacement, adjust expectations accordingly, Pittsburgh. ...

Who is Mike Rupp?
The Steel City Sports Fan (Penguins Edition) — ... He's a winger that is versatile according to Pittsburgh and brings experience as well as having a Stanley Cup win under his belt (with NJ in 2003 -- according to Fire & Ice blog, he scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal for them). He's a physical player not unlike Godard which would lead us to wonder about Godard's future with the Pens. ...

News and notes, July 2, 2009
In Lou We Trust — ... different look next season - (Fire & Ice) John Madden signs one-year, $2.75 million contract with Chicago (updated with quotes) - (Fire & Ice) Brian Gionta signs with Canadiens; Devils moving on - (Fire & Ice) Gionta involved in "intense talks" and getting "close" to a deal - (Fire & Ice) Clemmensen makes most of opportunity and signs with Florida - (Fire & Ice) Rupp excited to join Stanley Cup champion Penguins - (Fire & Ice) Rupp signs two-year deal with Penguins - (Fire & Ice) Scott Clemmensen ...

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