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Simon Despres

Pittsburgh Penguins

1991/07/27 20

6-4 205

Laval, Que, Canada

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the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Penguins 14 1 3 4 4 8 1 0 0 0 16

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Peter Taglianetti takes your questions comments 2

Trollin' for goals: Malkin, Letang lead Pens past Lightning 4-2

Seven may be heaven, but eight is great. Pens blast past Jets 8-5. comments 12

The Canadiens top the Penguins in a shootout, but that's pretty much the only part of the game I saw. comments 6

Snooze-City. Pens Lose 5-2 to Devils comments 8

Beating up the bad guys. Pens rough up, defeat Bruins 2-1 comments 17

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has great size and poise with the puck. Moves the disc with aplomb, is very mobile and efficient overall. Also displays flashes of offensive acumen.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have enough of a mean streak to make a physical impact at the highest level. Isn't a natural power-play quarterback, either.
Career Potential
  • All-around defenseman with upside.
  • Awards2010QMJHL - Emile "Butch" Bouchard Trophy (Best Defenseman)2010QMJHL - First All-Star Team2007QMJHL - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 11, 2012 Lower body injury, injured reserve.
January 10, 2012 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
January 2, 2012 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
December 1, 2011 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 22, 2011 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
October 6, 2010 Returned to his junior team (Saint John-QMJHL).
October 7, 2009 Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a three-year entry-level contract.
September 23, 2009 Returned to his junior team (Saint John-QMJHL).

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June 26, 2009 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round (30th overall) in 2009.

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