Stephens Says DiPenta Signed to Crunch But Will Tryout

Eric Stephens tweets that the Ducks have signed defenseman Joe DiPenta to an AHL contract, but they will also be inviting him as a pro tryout for camp. Last year, the Ducks, also facing camp with a questionable blueline, gave spots to veterans like Jassen Cullimore (on a tryout) and Steve McCarthy (on a one-year contract that was ultimately traded).

Lindsay Kramer catches up with him here.

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Good for Joe. Great signing for the Crunch. All around win

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by MikeStewie on Aug 26, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions

Bobby Ryan agrees.

Had a great time with the guys. Happy Joe dipenta has a place to play. just celebrated over a great meal. No one deserves it more.

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by Floyd Gondoli on Aug 26, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, I saw that, but wasn’t sure if he signed with the ECHL or something. Didn’t occur to me the Ducks would sign him and do the tryout. Plus, I guess ECHL time isn’t a reason to celebrate over a “great meal.” Not unless it’s the day before you report and you know you’ll be eating cheese sandwich for six months. Real.

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by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Aug 26, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

i like it dipenta was always a hardworking guy nvr flashy but always gav the ducks wut he had.

by Joe Holub on Aug 26, 2010 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

If you missed the link at the bottom of the fanshot, Kramer from the Crunch blog talks to him here.

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by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Aug 26, 2010 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

This is awesome. I wonder why they didn’t just sign him to a two-way deal though…

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by Natesaduck on Aug 26, 2010 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

and guarantee him money? that was the problem with mccarthy last year. they signed him to a real contract then had to call around to move him. yeesh.

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by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Aug 26, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions

My mistake. I was under the impression that he didn’t have to clear waivers if he was on a two-way deal.

I love how you always make me look stupid

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by Natesaduck on Aug 26, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions

aw, it wasn’t meant to make you look stupid. I was just venting my anger that Murray would actually sign McCarthy to more than a tryout. The guy was in the KHL! I know he drafted him, but did he owe him money from a poker game, too? How does that guy fill a training camp spot?

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by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Aug 27, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Lol no it was a compliment to your intelligence. Part of why I read here regularly is so I can learn from you guys.

But ya, I agree with you on McCarthy. I didn’t really understand the signing at the time and I still don’t now.

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by Natesaduck on Aug 28, 2010 4:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Far better pick up than last year’s Boynton signing. Glad to DiPenta back in our organization. I’ll never forget when he out ran Boogaard and made him look like a fool.

We need more Boyntons.

by yankeeken on Aug 27, 2010 2:37 AM PDT reply actions