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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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