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Penguins’ Despres works to crack lineup again
Pittsburgh Tribune Review "With slick, puck-moving defensemen Kris Letang and Paul Martin out of the lineup, it would seem logical that defenseman Simon Despres would receive additional responsibility. Just the opposite is taking place. Despres was a healthy scratch again when the Penguins visited the Hurricanes on..." April 10
Simon Despres and Robert Bortuzzo should play over Deryk Engelland
PensBurgh "A balanced lineup is good and well, but it’s about time that Dan Bylsma and the Pittsburgh Penguins realize that Deryk Engelland is not one of their top six defenseman anymore. The often cited reason for Engelland getting a jersey every night is his “toughness”. And that is an important..." March 08
How Pittsburgh has Deployed Despres and Bortuzzo in 2013
PensBurgh "The Pittsburgh Penguins have long boasted one of the best groups of prospect defensemen in all of hockey, a group littered with first- and second-round picks, offensive contributors and defensive stalwarts and strong skaters at every level. General Manager Ray Shero and his staff have a..." February 05