2014 Pittsburgh Penguins training camp preview

Since it worked so well for the forwards, let's preview all the defenseman and goaltenders attending training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 15 words and a question about how things will go.

Defense

On the bubble

Simon Despres- under new coaching/management, will 23 year old finally find permanent place in Pittsburgh?

Brian Dumoulin- undoubtedly was a man among boys in prospect & rookie camps, but what about NHL camp?

Philip Samuelsson- waiver eligible, is Samuelsson a good enough player to keep in NHL over some peers?

Scott Harrington- Time will come but how does defensive-defenseman stand out in training camp situation?

Probably ticketed for the minors

Alex Boak (AHL) - will he ask for Sidney Crosby's autograph?

Taylor Chorney- veteran of 61 NHL games Chorney provides good depth, but can he outshine younger prospects?

Nick D'Agostino- can he impress in contract year or will he slide out of organization?

Reid McNeill- big, physical defenseman, can he grow from minors to NHL one day?

Derrick Pouliot- highly anticipated debut will defer for injury, how big will impact be by season's end?

Harrison Ruopp- organization was once high on him, can he make strides in second year?

Clark Seymour (AHL)- tough time to join organization as a young defenseman, where will he fit this year?

No Doubters

Robert Bortuzzo - big, physical, right-handed, a rarity for this blueline this year, is he every night player?

Christian Ehrhoff- useful everywhere, where's his best fit in Pittsburgh? And for how long?

Kris Letang- when healthy, he's a top 10 Norris Trophy finisher. Will he be healthy this year?

Olli Maatta - after a sensational rookie season, what's he got up his sleeve for a sophomore campaign?

Paul Martin - will need a new regular partner and how will expiring contract loom?

Rob Scuderi- - even he knows he stunk last year, but can the veteran possibly rebound this year?

Goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury - former #1 pick turns 30 in November, is this his last camp as a Penguin?

Thomas Greiss- very impressive stats in limited minutes, what will he offer in the backup battle?

Eric Hartzell- after bumpy pro debut, can he establish himself as top AHL goalie this year?

Tristan Jarry- what does Memorial Cup winner do for encoure when he goes back to juniors?

Matthew Murray- prime spot in Wilkes-Barre there for the taking, will he step up and take it?

Jeff Zatkoff - being overshadowed is story of his career, can he overcome the numbers again?