Posts About "Simon Despres"
Expansion Draft a Mixed Bag for Ducks
June 22nd, 2017 After not buying out defenseman Kevin Bieksa or even asking him to waive his no-movement clause (NMC), the Anaheim Ducks had put themselves in a suboptimal position prior to the expansion draft for the Vegas Golden Knights. As the Ducks submitted their list of protected players a few days before the expansion draft, reports surfaced...
L.A. Exploring Goaltender Trade, Despres Hits LTIR, Mike Smith Update & More News
October 23rd, 2016 The Ducks have placed defenseman Simon Despres on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. The move is actually pretty significant for the Ducks given their current situation. For one, it's not great news for Despres's potential return. He's officially sidelined with an upper-body injury, but it appears to...
Walking Wounded: The NHL's Silent Assassin
October 22nd, 2016 Simon Despres left the game against the Dallas Stars on opening night of the 2016-17 NHL season for the Anaheim Ducks. Although only officially announced as the ever informative "upper-body injury," it was since determined that Despres went to see a concussion specialist. Concussions are one of the most terrifying and unnerving...
Despres Head Injury, Wolski Breaks Neck, Dylan Strome Scratched & More News
October 15th, 2016 Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Despres looks like he'll miss a little time. He's scheduled to see a specialist after beginning to suffer from symptoms that are often an indication of a head injury in the absence of recent trauma. Speaking Friday, general manager Bob Murray said, "There's something wrong here and we've got to get to...
Training Camp Turnover: 3 Possible Trades Before Puck Drop
September 25th, 2016 September is here and thus signals the start of the hockey season. The World Cup of Hockey is in full swing and rookie tournaments have begun league-wide. While the weather outside will soon make its predictable turn, the NHL trade climate is anything but usual for this time of year. Trade Winds Blowing There are three major factors...
Penguins' Pouliot Could Be the Next Simon Despres
April 4th, 2016 The Penguins have gotten excellent production from their prospects this year. They have done a fantastic job integrating Bryan Rust, Conor Sheary, Scott Wilson and others into their locker room. Then again, they have made some mistakes in the handling of players that are considered to be their top prospects (see Daniel...