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.
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.
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.
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.
Despres heads back down to the minors with Niskanen healthy. He has a goal and four points in 18 games.
Expect Despres to get right back into the lineup. The rookie scored a goal and four points through 16 games.
Despres sticks in the lineup with Paul Martin still out. The rookie scored a goal and four points in 15 games.
Despres could play tonight. He has a goal and four points in his previous 14 games with the Pens.
Despres is insurance for the questionable Martin. He could very well play tonight.
Despres scored a goal and four points over 13 games.
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.
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.
Despres could be due for a conditioning stint after not playing in a game for a few weeks.
Despres could be due for a conditioning stint after not playing in a game for a few weeks.
Despres is likely healthy enough to play within the next week. He probably requires some conditioning in the minors once healthy.
Despres is likely healthy enough to play within the next two weeks. He probably requires some conditioning in the minors once healthy.
Despres skating before practice is a sign that he's on the road to recovery. He likely requires some conditioning in the minors once healthy.
Despres scored a goal and four points over 13 games.
Despres could see some power play time as the team looks for a more offensive--minded defenseman to replace Kris Letang.
Despres could see some power play time as the team looks for a more offensive--minded defenseman to replace Kris Letang.
