Simon Despres

Age 32 Jul 27, 1991
Laval Canada
Defense shoots left
6'4" 193 cm
218 lbs 99 kg
ELC Signing Age 24
Waivers Signing Age
UFA Year 2019
  • No contract for upcoming season.

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  • Career Earnings: $18,500,000

Transaction History
Nov 20, 2023 Simon Despres | Despres agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Nottingham Panthers on Monday, per BBC Nottingham.
Jun 9, 2021 Simon Despres | Despres agreed to terms on a one-year contest with German club Eisbaren Berlin, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
Sep 13, 2019 San Jose Sharks | Assigned C Jake Gricius to Kelowna (WHL).
Oct 3, 2018 San Jose Sharks | Assigned C Jake Gricius to juniors.
Jun 16, 2017 Anaheim Ducks | Waived D Simon Despres.
Jan 25, 2016 Anaheim Ducks | Recalled D Simon Despres from San Diego (AHL).
Oct 9, 2015 Anaheim Ducks | Signed D Simon Despres to a five-year, $18.5 million contract extension.
Mar 2, 2015 Pittsburgh Penguins | Acquired D Ben Lovejoy from the Anaheim Ducks for D Simon Despres.
Apr 15, 2014 Pittsburgh Penguins | Assigned D Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Feb 24, 2014 Pittsburgh Penguins | Recalled D Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jan 16, 2014 Pittsburgh Penguins | Assigned D Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Nov 27, 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins | Recalled D Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Sep 30, 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins | Assigned D Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Mar 27, 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins | Recalled D Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Mar 26, 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins | Assigned D Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Apr 23, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) has been assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
Apr 18, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) has been recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
Mar 26, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) has been recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
Mar 9, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) has been recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
Jan 11, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) Placed on injured reserve.
Jan 10, 2012 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Dec 1, 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) Recalled from Wilkes- Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Sep 22, 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) Assigned to Wilkes-Barre Scranton.
Oct 7, 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) Returned to junior team.
Oct 6, 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins | (Simon Despres) Returned to junior team.
Regular Season Stats

Simon Despres		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2005-2006 Laval Patriotes Midget Espoir QM17AAA 37 4 9 13 23
2006-2007 Laval-Bourassa Rousseau QM18AAA 42 8 31 39 36 Playoffs 5 0 2 2 0
2006-2007 Team Québec CWG 5 0 1 1 6
2007-2008 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 64 1 13 14 30 Playoffs 14 0 4 4 0
2007-2008 Canada Québec U17 WHC-17 5 0 0 0 10
2007-2008 QMJHL All-Stars CHL Challenge 2 0 0 0 0
2008-2009 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 66 2 30 32 74 Playoffs 4 0 4 4 0
2008-2009 Canada U18 WJC-18 6 0 2 2 8
2008-2009 QMJHL All-Stars CHL Challenge 2 0 0 0 0
2008-2009 Canada U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 4 2 0 2 8
2009-2010 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 63 9 38 47 87 Playoffs 21 2 17 19 0
2009-2010 QMJHL All-Stars Jr Super Series 2 0 0 0 4
2010-2011 Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL 47 13 28 41 54 Playoffs 19 4 8 12 0
2010-2011 Canada U20 WJC-20 7 0 3 3 0
2010-2011 Saint John Sea Dogs M-Cup 3 1 0 1 8 Playoffs 19 4 8 12 0
2011-2012 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 44 5 10 15 45 Playoffs 10 1 1 2 0
2011-2012 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 18 1 3 4 10 220 66.67 68.43 13.07 57.36 2.68 0.00 0.82 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2012-2013 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 27 4 3 7 28
2012-2013 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 33 2 5 7 20 444 60.61 55.57 3.00 53.60 3.60 0.27 0.68 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2013-2014 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 36 6 16 22 39 Playoffs 17 2 7 9 0
2013-2014 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 34 0 5 5 26 497 58.06 52.40 6.00 53.38 6.43 0.00 0.36
2014-2015 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 59 2 15 17 64 865 55.38 51.14 -1.29 53.15 -0.35 0.07 0.97
2014-2015 Anaheim Ducks NHL 16 1 5 6 22 263 44.00 48.36 -4.31 54.13 -0.18 0.23 0.68 Playoffs 16 1 6 7 0
2015-2016 Anaheim Ducks NHL 32 0 4 4 8 531 47.37 52.44 1.43 50.36 -5.01 0.00 0.11 Playoffs 7 0 0 0 0
2015-2016 San Diego Gulls AHL 4 1 1 2 6
2016-2017 Anaheim Ducks NHL 1 0 0 0 0 9 49.32 -4.74 28.20 -22.98 0.00 0.00
2017-2018 HC Slovan Bratislava KHL 44 4 7 11 84
2017-2018 Team Canada International 6 0 1 1 8
2018-2019 Laval Rocket AHL 5 1 1 2 4
2018-2019 Team Canada Spengler Cup 4 0 1 1 0
2018-2019 Kölner Haie DEL 7 0 3 3 6 Playoffs 10 1 3 4 0
2019-2020 IK Oskarshamn SHL 41 4 13 17 55
2020-2021 Eisbären Berlin DEL 19 3 7 10 14 Playoffs 9 1 4 5 0
2021-2022 Eisbären Berlin DEL 52 2 17 19 23 Playoffs 11 0 2 2 0
2021-2022 Eisbären Berlin Champions HL 6 1 1 2 6 Playoffs 11 0 2 2 0
2022-2023 Villacher SV ICEHL 43 3 12 15 26 Playoffs 5 0 0 0 0
2022-2023 Villacher SV Champions HL 5 0 3 3 0 Playoffs 5 0 0 0 0
2023-2024 Nottingham Panthers EIHL 4 0 3 3 4
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Contract History

Signing Team Montreal Canadiens logo
Signing Date October 9, 2015
Standard Contract | 5 Years $18,500,000 5.07% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000
UFA
AAV $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000 $3,700,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,600,000 $3,100,000 $4,700,000 $4,700,000 $3,400,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,600,000 $3,100,000 $4,700,000 $4,700,000 $3,400,000
Minors Salary $2,600,000 $3,100,000 $4,700,000 $4,700,000 $3,400,000
Clauses
UFA Year