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Draft Prospect Card - 2009
Simon Despres
North American Skater
Saint John, QMJHL
Final Rank:  8 Midterm Rank:  6
Position:  Defenseman Shoots:  Left
Height:  6' 4" Weight:  205
Born:  July 27, 1991    
Born in:  Laval, QC, CAN
On his style of play: I'm a defenseman that can log a lot of minutes. I like to play physical. I like to skate with the puck, move the puck up the ice with good vision.

On his childhood hockey hero: My idol when I was young was Mario Lemieux, for perseverance and everything he's gone through, everything he's achieved. I think he was the greatest player of all time.

On getting his start in hockey: It began when my dad and my uncle brought me to a free skating when I was around two years old. And it started from there. Then I’d play outdoor hockey in the parks, I loved it. I stayed there all night and just had fun out there.

On the possibility of being drafted in Montreal:
It's going to be very special for me because it's close to my hometown. There's going to be lots of family. My family's going to be very proud. I can't wait. It's going to be a great opportunity and a great experience.
 










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