Kobe Armstrong
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Former Player and TSN Announcer Shawn Simpson Passes Away
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RIP Simmer. I met him a few times, was a very nice man. Sometimes the people who are hurting inside the most are able to be brave, funny, and engaging on the outside, and like to make others feel good to hide their pain. And no matter how hard people try to help, it isn't enough when someone can't see the light anymore. It will be a heavy-hearted atmosphere at the game tonight.
Ottawa native, played for Sault Ste Marie (OHL), drafted by Washington. Worked for Capitals and then Leafs organizations. Came home to Ottawa, was a media personality for years.
Ottawa native, played for Sault Ste Marie (OHL), drafted by Washington. Worked for Capitals and then Leafs organizations. Came home to Ottawa, was a media personality for years.
Golden_Jet
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Awful news to hear, to add to zenator’s post, he was also the goalie in Piastany.
Enjoyed him on the radio, RIP Simmer.
Enjoyed him on the radio, RIP Simmer.
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Definitely didn’t mind sharing his opinion and generating plenty of hot takes to drive discussion.
He will be missed.
He will be missed.
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Dang. 
My favorite Shawn Simpson story:
"Radio color commentator Shawn Simpson was halfway through a broadcast of last night's (4/23/1990) Baltimore Skipjacks game at Baltimore Arena when a breathless man came up to him and said, "Pack your gear, hop in the car and get down to Washington right away." Simpson's night as a broadcaster was over. He was about to become the Washington Capitals' backup goaltender. When Don Beaupre went out with a groin injury in the opening minutes of last night's playoff game, the Capitals quickly called their farm team in Baltimore and asked for an available goaltender. Simpson, 21, Baltimore's third-string goaltender - who is so available he sits in the broadcast booth - was ready and willing. He arrived at Capital Centre between the second and third periods. He found a jersey waiting for him - No. 30, with his last name on the back. "You always dream about something like this happening," said Simpson, who has spent six years in the minors [sic]. "Does this count toward my pension?"
My favorite Shawn Simpson story:
"Radio color commentator Shawn Simpson was halfway through a broadcast of last night's (4/23/1990) Baltimore Skipjacks game at Baltimore Arena when a breathless man came up to him and said, "Pack your gear, hop in the car and get down to Washington right away." Simpson's night as a broadcaster was over. He was about to become the Washington Capitals' backup goaltender. When Don Beaupre went out with a groin injury in the opening minutes of last night's playoff game, the Capitals quickly called their farm team in Baltimore and asked for an available goaltender. Simpson, 21, Baltimore's third-string goaltender - who is so available he sits in the broadcast booth - was ready and willing. He arrived at Capital Centre between the second and third periods. He found a jersey waiting for him - No. 30, with his last name on the back. "You always dream about something like this happening," said Simpson, who has spent six years in the minors [sic]. "Does this count toward my pension?"
Golden_Jet
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We’re going to miss you Shawn.
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It's scary that someone can have all the right help and resources to get better and still end up committing suicide. I wonder why someone in that situation isn't ever able to get over the feelings of worthlessness and not being able to trust people even with therapy? Very sad.
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Rest in peace, Shawn. Far too young.
And to all the guys out there - just check in on your boys every now and then. Even a small text counts, or a beer, or whatever. The conversation topics are up to you but the actions are meaningful.
And if you're a guy who needs help, reach out to your boys. They're gonna be there for you, even if you think it's hard to start talking and sharing.
It doesn't mean it's hopeless. It just means it's that difficult to overcome.
And to all the guys out there - just check in on your boys every now and then. Even a small text counts, or a beer, or whatever. The conversation topics are up to you but the actions are meaningful.
And if you're a guy who needs help, reach out to your boys. They're gonna be there for you, even if you think it's hard to start talking and sharing.
Not speaking for anyone else, and not speaking as a professional or anything - just my 2 cents - it's not just about external supports, which exist. It's because the fight is always internal, when your buddies go home, when you get off the phone with your therapists, when you lie awake in bed at night with your thoughts. The supports, in a manner of speaking, "go away"... but you don't.
It doesn't mean it's hopeless. It just means it's that difficult to overcome.
