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06Dec

Simon Despres(47) Pittsburgh Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 1st pick in the 2009 draft (#30 overall) defenseman Simon Desprese(47) started his rookie season with their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

In 22 games, he has 3 goals and 4 assists and is a +3.

At 6’4″ 205 lbs. he’s bound to put on at least 15 more pounds of muscle in the next couple seasons to fill out his frame and overall game.

He received his first recall and had an assist in his NHL debut, a win vs. Washington Capitals.

He wears the same number 47 in the NHL as he does in the AHL.

 

01Dec

Chris and Ryan Bourque(17)

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It was dubbed the Bourque Bowl by the folks in the media with Connecticut Whale and honestly that’s pretty much exactly what it was.

Stanley Cup Champion / Hall Of Fame defenseman, Ray Bourque‘s two sons play for a pair of AHL teams and this would be the first time in not only their pro playing career but pretty much ever that the brothers would play against each other.

Because of the 5 year age difference they really never had the chance: until now.

In his 7th year, Washington Capitals‘ 2004 2nd round pick (#33 overall), Chris Bourque(17) is absolutely tearing up the scoring sheet with Hershey Bears. His 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) have him in second amongst the league leading scorers.

His younger brother, Ryan Bourque(17) was New York Rangers‘ 2009 3rd round pick (#80 overall). He played two  seasons in juniors before turning pro this season and gets his pro start with Connecticut Whale.

He’s described as a good overall player that forechecks ferociously. In 13 games he has 1 goal and a pair of assists. Listed at 5’9″ 164 lbs, he’s small like his older brother but plays much bigger than his listed size suggests.

The brothers both wear the number 17.

10Nov

Chris Clark(17) Providence Bruins

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For the first time since the 2000/2001 season, 14-year veteran Chris Clark(17) finds himself playing in the AHL with Providence Bruins on a pto.

He was an NHL training camp tryout invite from Boston Bruins but was ultimately cut just before the start of the season.

Originally selected by Calgary Flames in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft (#77 overall), he’s played 6o7 career NHL games scoring 103 goals and 111 assists.

At 35 years old, it’s doubtful that he’ll find his way back to the show but he could become the new Mike Keane of the AHL, which isn’t such a terrible thing.

11/21: Clark is released from his pto.

05Nov

Cody Eakin(14) Hershey Bears

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Washington Capitals‘ 2009 3rd round draft pick (#85 overall) rookie center Cody Eakin(14) has lit the AHL up with 3 goals and 5 assists in 10 games played for Hershey Bears.

The impressive start has earned him an early call up to the NHL and he skated in his first game with the Caps on the first of the month. He produced no points but had 3 shots on net in over 13 minutes of ice time. Probably won’t be long until he pops in a goal.

11/4: He puts in his first NHL goal and assist and has followed it up with his 2nd and added 2 more assists to his totals in 11 games played.

26Oct

Sean Collins(6) Washington Capitals

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Undrafted 5th year defenseman Sean Collins(6) has been in the Washington Capitals‘ prospects system from the get-go.

He’s appeared in 19 NHL games registering a couple of goals and an assist.

It’s not really point production that they have in mind when signing him/calling him up though, because at 6’1″ 212 lbs. he can wreak all sorts of havoc on opposing team’s forwards and is very accountable in the defensive zone.

10/26: he was called up to Washington for the first time in the 2011/2012 season. He was only recalled once last season but did not appear in a game.

09Oct

Chris Bourque(17) Hershey Bears

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Entering his 7th season pro, 2004 Washington Capitals 2nd round pick (#34 overall) Chris Bourque(17), son of Ray, returns to the “team” after a year abroad to play in the KHL and Swiss-A leagues. He’ll likely spend the majority of his playing time in the AHL with Hershey, where he’s played 319 of his games.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him get more looks in the NHL to add to his 33 games with the Caps and Pittsburgh Penguins (1 goal, 3 assists). He has good hands and maybe it’s just taken more to grow into his game.

04Oct

Andrew Joudrey(24) Springfield Falcons

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Washington Capitals‘ 2003 8th round pick (#249 overall) center Andrew Joudrey(24) will skate for only his second pro team going into his fifth year pro.

Former captain for Hershey Bears, he signed a two-year, two-way deal with Columbus and will be a leader for their AHL affiliate, Springfield Falcons.

Late last month he played his first preseason game at New England Sports Center in Marlborough, MA vs. Providence Bruins after being reassigned from Blue Jackets‘ training camp..

05Sep

Andrew Joudrey (23)

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For the first time in his career, 5th year Washington Capitals‘ 2003 8th round draft pick (#249 overall) and former Hershey Bears‘ captain, centerman Andrey Joudrey(23) signed a two-year, two-way contract with Columbus Blue Jackets that will likely see him spend most of his playing time in the AHL with Springfield Falcons.

He had yet to earn any playing time in the NHL.

His stats have never been all that great but he is seen as a team leader on ice and in the locker room. He won Calder Cups in 2009 and 2010 with the Bears.

16Aug

Daren Machesney(1) Hershey Bears / Springfield Falcons

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Goaltender Daren Machesney(1) is another player this season that finds his playing career coming full circle.

He rejoins the Washington Capitals system (drafted in the 5th round, #143 overall in 2005). His 1st three pro seasons were spent in net with Hershey Bears. He has yet to play an NHL game but was recalled to play back-up a few times.

Last season he played games for 5 different teams in the AHL and ECHL (Reading, Elmira, Victoria, Worcester, and 1 game for Springfield).