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Player's Profile

  • Name: Simon Danis-Pepin
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-7
  • Weight: 208 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-04-11
  • Eligible for Draft: 2006
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
  • Acquired: 2nd round (#61 overall), 2006
  • Playing In: NCAA

Simon Danis-Pepin

Prospect Grade: 6.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

The behemoth Danis-Pepin began to establish himself as a bona fide force on the University of Maine Black Bears defense this season. Hockey East’s youngest player (born April 11, 1988) saw action in 23 games this season, posting five points (all assists). He was recently named the recipient of Maine’s Jack Semler Award as the team’s most improved player.

2007-08: During his third season at the University of Maine, Danis-Pepin continued to show progress in the offensive end. For example, his 12 points surpassed the prior two seasons’ output combined, and he accomplished this in roughly half the number of games. Furthermore, despite being the youngest member of the team, Danis-Pepin was tied for second among defensemen in points.  

Read HF's interview with Simon Danis-Pepin.

2007 Frozen Four interview with Danis-Pepin.

Talent Analysis

Danis-Pepin is a towering defenseman who is very much a work in progress that is still trying to fill out a 6’7 body. His size has been a tremendous asset and he has learned to use it well to his advantage. Two areas that have been even more impressive are his great hockey sense and his understanding of how to play his position effectively. He has good offensive capabilities and a keen awareness of his surroundings, particularly in the defensive zone. While Danis-Pepin skates well, his speed is an area of concern that should improve as he continues to mature and develop.

Future

Danis-Pepin has been elected as one of the team’s captains in 2008-09 and, coupled with the loss of two key defensemen, will likely take on a larger role next season. However, he needs to improve his defensive play, as his minus-18 rating last season was a team low.  

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Profile Last Updated: August, 5th 2008

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