Pens sign Simpson and Berehowsky
Aug 30, 2003 12:53:41 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2003 12:53:41 GMT -5
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Penguins sign Simpson and Berehowsky
Canadian Press
8/29/2003
PITTSBURGH (CP) - Free agents Reid Simpson and Drake Berehowsky have signed with the Penguins, the NHL club announced Friday.
Simpson, a left winger, joins his ninth NHL team in 13 pro seasons.
Simpson, 34, of Flin Flon, Man., had one assist and 56 penalty minutes in 26 games with the Nashville Predators last season, and also played for their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee.
He previously played in the NHL with Philadelphia, Minnesota, New Jersey, Chicago, Tampa Bay, St. Louis and Montreal. In 299 career games, he has 36 points (18-18) and 821 penalty minutes. Berehowsky, 31, a defenceman from Toronto, played for Pittsburgh briefly in 1994-95. He's also played for Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville, Vancouver and Phoenix.
Last season, he played only seven games, missing 59 recuperating from knee surgery. In 493 career NHL games, he has 125 points (31-94).
He had his best years with the Predators, earning 73 points (20-53) in two-plus seasons, 1998-2001.
If you ask me, this team kind of reminds me of what the Habs tried to do last year, except worse. It looks like they're signing veterans to help lead a bunch of unproven youngsters. Perhaps they can sneak into the playoffs; who knows? This team looks just like an expansion club right now.
Penguins sign Simpson and Berehowsky
Canadian Press
8/29/2003
PITTSBURGH (CP) - Free agents Reid Simpson and Drake Berehowsky have signed with the Penguins, the NHL club announced Friday.
Simpson, a left winger, joins his ninth NHL team in 13 pro seasons.
Simpson, 34, of Flin Flon, Man., had one assist and 56 penalty minutes in 26 games with the Nashville Predators last season, and also played for their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee.
He previously played in the NHL with Philadelphia, Minnesota, New Jersey, Chicago, Tampa Bay, St. Louis and Montreal. In 299 career games, he has 36 points (18-18) and 821 penalty minutes. Berehowsky, 31, a defenceman from Toronto, played for Pittsburgh briefly in 1994-95. He's also played for Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville, Vancouver and Phoenix.
Last season, he played only seven games, missing 59 recuperating from knee surgery. In 493 career NHL games, he has 125 points (31-94).
He had his best years with the Predators, earning 73 points (20-53) in two-plus seasons, 1998-2001.
If you ask me, this team kind of reminds me of what the Habs tried to do last year, except worse. It looks like they're signing veterans to help lead a bunch of unproven youngsters. Perhaps they can sneak into the playoffs; who knows? This team looks just like an expansion club right now.
