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Michael Rupp

Pittsburgh Penguins

1980/01/13 29

6-5 230

Cleveland, OH, USA

6

the New Jersey Devils in 2000 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Penguins 24 5 2 7 3 34 0 0 0 0 27

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has excellent size. NHL upside is that of a poor man's version of a power forward. Can play either wing or center. Displays sound all-around ability.
Flaws
  • Doesn't always use his size enough. Must prove capable of maintaining a certain standard of play over long stretches. Lacks offensive instincts
Career Potential
  • Fourth line forward.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
June 28, 2007 Re-signed by the New Jersey Devils to a two-year contract.
July 9, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a one-year contract.
April 18, 2006 Missed the last 19 games of the regular season (irregular heartbeat).
March 11, 2006 Irregular heartbeat, sidelined indefinitely.
February 27, 2006 Missed 12 games (ankle injury).
January 18, 2006 Ankle injury, late February.
November 25, 2005 Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
November 17, 2005 Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
August 30, 2004 Re-signed by the Phoenix Coyotes to a one-year contract.
March 28, 2004 Missed 9 games (shoulder injury).
March 10, 2004 Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely.
April 11, 2003 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
April 2, 2003 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
March 26, 2003 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
March 21, 2003 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
March 11, 2003 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
March 10, 2003 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
February 11, 2003 Missed 3 games (sick).
February 5, 2003 Sick, day-to-day.
January 13, 2003 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
September 26, 2002 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
September 26, 2001 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
September 29, 2000 Assigned to Albany (AHL).

Trades

July 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
July 9, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
October 8, 2005 Columbus Blue Jackets traded Geoff Sanderson and Tim Jackman to the Phoenix Coyotes for Jason Chimera, Cale Hulse and Mike Rupp.
March 5, 2004 Phoenix Coyotes traded Jan Hrdina to the New Jersey Devils for Michael Rupp and a 2nd round selection in 2004.
June 24, 2000 Re-entered NHL draft. Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round (76th overall) in 2000.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1st round (9th overall) in 1998.

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