SIMON DESPRES RUMORS

John Toperzer: Penguins Notes: Did Crosby dive?

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Senators’ Chris Neil destroys Penguins’ Simon Despres

Halfway through the second period of the Ottawa Senators-Pittsburgh Penguins game on Monday night, Senators forward Chris Neil absolutely obliterated Penguins defenseman Simon Despres.  Neil was given a two-minute minor for charging on the play, despite the fact that he glided right into Despres.  The only reason this was called a penalty was because of the magnitude of the hit...
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24 days ago  |  Discuss

(Video) Chris Neil steamrolls Simon Despres

Senators forward Chris Neil absolutely steamsrolls Penguins defenseman Simon Despres. Neil was given a charging minor on the play.
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25 days ago  |  Discuss

Simon Despres sent down, but relax it isn't a big deal

Letang and his hair were activated today. [ Pens ] This left the Pens with 100 million players on their roster so they had to send someone down. That someone was Simon Despres. He was choosen because he is the only one left other than Beau Bennett on a two way deal. Good news though, the roster expands April 3 so he'll be back. He could be back even sooner if the Pens...
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March 26, 2013  |  Discuss

John Toperzer: Pens Friday: Simon Despres for Devin Setoguchi?

Pens win for second time in three matchups with Philly on Thursday As well as it seems Sidney Crosby has played, scoring 11 goals and 39 points in 24 games, he totaled 37 points (8G, 29A) in 22 contests last year while getting over his concussion and neck woes. There might actually be another level for him to get to in the second half. Paul Martin returned to the lineup...
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March 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Despres Adds All-Star to Resume

Defenseman Simon Despres gave Penguins fans a glimpse of one of the future team cornerstones during his 13-game NHL stint in Pittsburgh. For Despres, who was returned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Sunday, his yearlong accolades continue to pile up....
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January 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Despres creating a dilemma

Simon Despres is creating quite the problem for general manager Ray Shero.
Via Faceoff Factor
December 30, 2011  |  Discuss

Despres Gets Punk'D

CONSOL Energy Center had a new item hanging from the rafters on Wednesday afternoon. But it wasn’t a new Penguins banner. It was the shoes and clothes of rookie defenseman Simon Despres. The 20-year-old’s shoes, pants and leather j...
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December 21, 2011  |  Discuss

Penguins' rookie Despres getting his shot

The Penguins were on a power play. Simon Despres rotated into the right circle. From the far side, winger Tyler Kennedy threaded a pass that found the sweet spot for a left-handed shot by the rookie defenseman. Despres slammed a one-timer from the faceoff dot past Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller in the first period of an 8-3 win Saturday. It was his first NHL goal in his eighth game.
Via Post-Gazette
December 20, 2011  |  Discuss

Penguins Notebook: Defenseman Simon Despres makes NHL debut

WASHINGTON -- Defenseman Simon Despres made his NHL debut Thursday night against Washington at Verizon Center, but it was more than just his first game in the league. It was the start of a tryout.
Via Post-Gazette
December 02, 2011  |  Discuss
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