Saturday links: Simon Despres getting attention, Luca Caputi? Brandon Dubinsky waits on Rangers

by FrankD on Sep 12, 2009 5:00 AM EDT in News Comment 5 comments

by Ryan Remiorz - AP

Simon Despres, defenseman

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Penguins first round pick (30th overall) Simon Despres is garnering a lot of attention. It's been said he needs to fire the puck on net a bit more, but there's no denying the potential is there to mold. [Post-Gazette]
Is there a place for Luca Caputi in this year's lineup? Is he a safe fill-in until Max Talbot returns from shoulder surgery in November? The FF boys tackle the topic. [Faceoff Factor]
The Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky isn't happy with making only $522,500 and plans to sit out of camp until the team gives him more consideration - and by consideration I mean money. He's managed to consistently put up at least 40 points over the past two seasons. You can work with a guy like him - into a situation where he can contribute or as a catalyst to other players. However, Glen Sather and the New York Rangers might just find a way to screw it up. [Blueshirt Banter]
The Flyers unveiled its Winter Classic retro jersey yesterday. Very creative. /sarcasm Apparantly the only difference is a black nameplate. [NHL.com]
Getting to know the 2009-10 Detroit Red Wings. [PuckDaddy]

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Thanks for the link

I just wish it was a better story for the Rangers

Blueshirt Banter: Covering the New York Rangers the only NHL team with three home arenas.

by Joe Fortunato on Sep 12, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah talk about a tough break. Sadly (for you guys at least) if Sather and co. screw this up I really won’t be amazed.

Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com and twitter.

by FrankD on Sep 13, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I figured at least someone here would be happy for me. We got decent seats for both Pens games (I think the Devils ones will be better, and it makes me laugh because we can see the Devils so close to home). Plus Beloved’s cousin is selling us two sets of fairly decent Red Wings season tickets at face value ‘cause he won’t be using them.

Our plans include:

12/21 Devils @ Penguins
12/23 Blackhawks @ Red Wings
12/26 Blue Jackets @ Red Wings
12/27 Maple Leafs @ Penguins

HELL YEAH! CAN’T WAIT! And I get to see the inside of Mellon Arena in person, just in time!

So, anyone else have good luck this morning?

"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007

by GreenEyedLilo on Sep 12, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

50/50

I’m happy for you! I love the Mellon actually, awesome building – I’ll miss the heck out of it.

I dragged my ass into work at 7:30 to use the higher speed internet (for 8 MDT) – got 2 games, the other 2 (both section F) I picked up on Stubhub. I swear my Visa will never be cleared.

We are going to: Pens @ home vs.
Tampa – Oct 17 (F)
St Louis – Oct 20 (F)
Florida – Oct 23 (A)
Jersey – Oct 24 (B)

Pack the bags folks, it’s Burgh time! (But only 1 bag each or it’s $50 extra….)

by Sue77 on Sep 12, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chickened out

Had a shot at a ticket, but I screwed up—first shot was out of my price range, second was obstructed view. Between that, and the cost of travel and hotel, I decided I just couldn’t do it right now.

But you guys have fun.

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on Sep 13, 2009 2:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs