Pens Labyrinth Daily: Simon Despres, Will Butcher and More
Pens Labyrinth Daily: Former Penguins defenseman Simon Despres signs with KHL, the Penguins’ top prospects fighting for roster spots and more!
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Pittsburgh Penguins Daily:
Former Penguins D-Man Heads to KHL
Multiple sources have stated that former Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Simon Despres has signed with the KHL. It was stated that Depres signed a one-year deal with Slovan of the KHL for the upcoming season. [NBC Sports]
NHL’s Top Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects
NHL.com revealed who they believe are the Penguins top prospects. Daniel Sprong and Zach Aston-Reese are among two prospects who will be fighting for a roster spot with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season. [NHL.com]
Will Butcher to Choose His NHL Team on Sunday
NCAA free agent Will Butcher is a highly coveted player to sign this offseason. The Hobey Baker winner has received calls from many teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, with offers to sign the d-man to an entry-level contract. Butcher and his agent have announced that they will announce his chosen team this Sunday. [CBS Sports]
Daniel Sprong is certainly putting in some work before training camp!https://t.co/RiTl7sGPUl
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 24, 2017
From Around the League:
Colorado Avalanche’s Top 30 Under 30: New Players
The Colorado Avalanche have added quite a few new players to their roster, in addition to the other very skilled players they have under the age of 30. Most recently, the Avs signed prized NCAA free agent Alex Kerfoot of Harvard. See the Avs’ Top 30 under 30, here. [Mile High Sticking]