Philippe Dupuis News

Dupuis, a free-agent signing from the Colorado Avalanche, skated Friday morning with Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul prior to the team taking off for the evening game.

Dupuis gets his first crack at a scoring line after manning the fourth line for the Avs last season and the Leafs this preseason. He managed to score 108 points in his final season in the QMJHL indicating he has some offensive upside. Regardless, he probably starts the season on a lower line.

Philippe Dupuis entered the picture for that job quietly in this camp, but the 26-year-old is a certain threat to wrestle the post, thanks in large part to his ability to adapt his playing style.

Dupuis will battle for the third-line center role during training camp. With the Colorado Avalanche, the 26-year-old scored six goals and 17 points in 74 games last season.