Simon Despres News
Defense
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.
Despres, 21, has appeared in 24 regular-season games this season for Pittsburgh, notching two goals, five assists and seven points while posting a plus-10 rating that places second among NHL rookies. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Despres has collected assists in each of his last two games with Pittsburgh. Despres has also been a plus or even player in 20 of his last 21 games (+14 during stretch).
March 27, 2013, 11:35 a.m.
Penguins clear roster spot by assigning D Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre.
With Letang coming off of IR and the Pens acquiring Douglas Murray yesterday, Despres has lost his roster spot. He posted two goals and five assists in 24 games with Pittsburgh this season.
March 26, 2013, 3:32 p.m.
Bylsma might have tipped his hand. Said Despres could play on second PP in place of Niskanen. #Penguins
With the injury to Matt Niskanen the Penguins are going to need to make changes, if it is Despres who replaced him on the PP it will increase his fantasy value. However he will need to find some consistency if he ever wants to be a reliable fantasy option.
Jan. 29, 2013, 1:34 p.m.
Despres has ben demoted to the third D-pair.
After spending much of camp alongside Letang, Despres was on the third defense pairing with Engelland in final day of practice. His fantasy value has definitely decreased since yesterday.
Jan. 18, 2013, 11:49 a.m.
Despres might log a lot of minutes alongside partner Kris Letang.
Despres was a healthy scratch in the AHL during the lockout... But has the tools to be a good fantasy option. Especially playing for the Penguins and alongside one of fantasy's top D-men in Letang.
Jan. 17, 2013, 2:01 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Despres heads back down to the minors with Niskanen healthy. He has a goal and four points in 18 games.
March 31, 2012, 10:35 a.m.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defensemen Simon Despres and Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and
Expect Despres to get right back into the lineup. The rookie scored a goal and four points through 16 games.
March 26, 2012, 5:18 p.m.
Despres will play.
Despres sticks in the lineup with Paul Martin still out. The rookie scored a goal and four points in 15 games.
March 11, 2012, 11:25 a.m.
If Despres plays, would skate with Niskanen.
Despres could play tonight. He has a goal and four points in his previous 14 games with the Pens.
March 9, 2012, 11:41 a.m.
NEWS ALERT: #Pens have recalled D Simon Despres from @WBSPenguins. He's played in 14 #NHL games with 1G-3A & a plus-4 http://bit.ly/w9eIIq
Despres is insurance for the questionable Martin. He could very well play tonight.
March 9, 2012, 10:39 a.m.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Simon Despres from injured reserve and re-assigned him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Despres scored a goal and four points over 13 games.
Feb. 13, 2012, 11:06 a.m.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Despres back at practice.
Despres continues to get closer to recovery. Despite having a fully healthy blue line, coach Dan Blysma has not ruled out keeping him on the team.
Feb. 12, 2012, 11:44 a.m.
Despres on the ice.
Despres continues to get closer to recovery. Despite having a fully healthy blue line, coach Dan Blysma has not ruled out keeping him on the team.
Feb. 9, 2012, 1:02 p.m.
Bylsma says Staal, Despres could return in "5 to 10" days.
Despres could be due for a conditioning stint after not playing in a game for a few weeks.
Feb. 6, 2012, 1:31 p.m.
#Pens Despres steps on the ice for regular practice w his teammates -Sam
Despres could be due for a conditioning stint after not playing in a game for a few weeks.
Feb. 6, 2012, 11:51 a.m.
