ANALYSIS The 23-year-old pivot will thus become an unrestricted free agent. He'll likely need to catch on with a team in need of depth at forward in the minors in order to avoid heading overseas to continue his playing career in 2017-18. Rupert only notched a paltry six points in 33 games with AHL Binghamton last season.
Paul Bruno celebrates Dustin Byfuglien's new extension with the Jets, but wonders about the ultimate fate of captain Andrew Ladd, who's been in the midst of a disappointing campaign in the final season of his contract.
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COttawa Senators Free Agent
February 9, 2016
Rupert was traded along with Dion Phaneuf and three others to the Senators on Tuesday for Milan Michalek, Colin Greening, Tobias Lindberg and a draft pick.
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CToronto Maple Leafs Free Agent
April 10, 2014
Rupert, a sixth-round pick (157th overall) by Toronto in 2012, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Leafs.
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