Recently acquired defenseman Vincent Desharnais is a hulking brute of a player, standing at 6-foot-7, 226 pounds. The 28-year-old has “a little snarl to his game,” according to head coach Mike Sullivan, and that could be beneficial for the Pittsburgh Penguins as he continues settling into his new surroundings. [Trib Live]
The QMJHL has named its rookie of the year trophy after Sidney Crosby. Crosby, who spent two seasons with Rimouski Oceanic before being drafted first overall by the Penguins in 2005, won the award during the 2003-04 season, putting up 135 points in 59 games.