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Tag Archives: Simon Despres
Despite early cut, Despres a promising prospect
Not getting to see Simon Despres play a preseason game this season was disappointing for some. The prospect that showed so much potential last season didn’t even make it through the first round of cuts this season. Despres, 20, posted … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Link, NHL
Tagged Joe Morrow, NHL, NHL draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres
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Bennett considered Penguins top prospect
For the past two years Penguins fans have gushed over Simon Despres. Certainly, there is reason to praise the heralded defenseman. He is one of the organization’s bright, young stars who looks destined for greatness in the NHL. With the … Continue reading
Penguins prospect camp wrap-up
Last week the Penguins held their prospect camp for the young talent of the organization. The week provided the prospects and opportunity to receive world-class coaching, play against other NHL hopeful, and see the teams vision for their future. On … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Link, NHL
Tagged Beau Bennett, Faceoff Factor, Jesse Marshall, Joe Morrow, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Draft, Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Simon Despres
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Bennett benefiting from prospect camp
Outside of Simon Despres, there is not a prospect in the Penguins organization with as much potential as Beau Bennett. Not even Eric Tangradi or Joe Morrow. Bennett has all the skills to become one of the game’s highest scoring … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Link, NHL
Tagged Beau Bennett, Chris Gates, Eric Tangradi, Joe Morrow, NHL, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Sports Depot, Simon Despres
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Plenty of choices for Penguins at pick 23
Twenty-two teams will pick ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins at tomorrow’s NHL Draft, but many of those organizations will not leave Minnesota with a better prospect. Eight players separated themselves as the cream of the first round crop. Beyond those … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Draft, NHL
Tagged Ben Lovejoy, Boon Jenner, Brandon Saad, Brian Strait, Brooks Orpik, By Joel Peretic, Chris Kunitz, Dan Bylsma, Eric Tangradi, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Joel Armia, NHL, NHL draft, Nicklas Jensen, Penguins Draft, Philip Danault, Philip Samuelsson, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Robert Bortuzzo, Rocco Grimaldi, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres, Tyler Biggs, Zack Phillips, Zbynek Michalek
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Penguins wise to take winger in draft
With Kris Letang, Ben Lovejoy, and Simon Despres all under 28-years-old, the Penguins are not looking to add defensive depth. Promising talents like Philip Samuelsson and Robert Bortuzzo provide plenty of that. Instead, the focus will be on a scoring … Continue reading
Despres a strong candidate to make next year’s roster
Alex Goligoski’s somewhat surprising trade this season led many to believe two things: James Neal is going to be a stud. Simon Despres is ready for the NHL. While the first of those beliefs is taking slightly longer than many … Continue reading
Posted in NHL
Tagged Alex Goligoski, James Neal, Kris Letang, Mike Colligan, NHL, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres, The Hockey Writers
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Despres to play on NHL Network
If you are a die-hard Penguins fan and finding it difficult to watch the rest of the NHL Playoffs, there is another option. Pittsburgh’s top prospect Simon Despres will be playing for the Memorial Cup on NHL network. PittsburghPenguins.com has … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Link, NHL
Tagged Memorial Cup, NHL, NHL draft, NHL Network, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburghpenguins.com, QMJHL, Simon Despres, St. Johns Sea Dogs
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Penguins top prospect delivers clutch performance
One reason why Alex Goligoski was expendable at this year’s deadline was because of the rapid progression of Penguins 2009 first round pick Simon Despres. The St. Johns Sea Dogs’ defenseman was been spectacular in the QMJHL playoffs. Last night, … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Link, NHL
Tagged Alex Goligoski, NHL, NHL draft, QMJHL, Simon Despres, TSN.ca
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Penguins mock draft projects another winger
Apparently Beau Bennett will not cut it on the NHL level. A revelation not revealed by a lack of talent and underwhelming athleticism. Instead, the fact was revealed by a new mock draft that claimed the Penguins are still looking … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Link, NHL
Tagged Adam French, Beau Bennett, Eric Tangradi, Evgeni Malkin, Hockey Buzz, James Neal, NHL, NHL draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres
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Despres, Sea Dogs take series lead in QMJHL Final
At least one member of the Penguins organization has a shot at winning a championship this year. Pittsburgh’s top prospect Simon Despres of the QMJHL is two games away from winning the Presidents Cup. Despres, who has tallied four goals … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, Link, NHL
Tagged Alex Goligoski, NHL, NHL draft, Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres, St. Johns Sea Dogs, The Globe and Mail
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Penguins Use Draft to Secure Defensive Future
There were no Marc-Andre Fluery’s, Sidney Crosby’s or Evgeni Malkin’s taken by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2009 NHL entry draft, but that’s a small price to pay for being crowned top dog of the hockey world. The offseason has … Continue reading
Posted in Draft, NHL
Tagged Alex Velischek, Andy Bathgate, Ben Hanowski, NHL draft, Nick Petersen, Philip Samuelsson, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres, Viktor Ekbom
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