Complex sentence: After an unimpressive showing at the 2006 World Championships Ruutu said he might retire, though that was put to rest when Ruutu signed a two year, $3.75 million contract on September 13.
Split into simpler sentences: After an unimpressive showing at the 2006 World Championships Ruutu said he might retire. That was put to rest when Ruutu signed a two year, $3.75 million contract on September 13.