Line Combos: Simmonds Appreciation

[as Pure as Evil]

He's at the point in his career where if we wanted him back, we could just keep re-signing him to one year deals. He's made 33.5 mill in his career and nobody is going to give him a large contract at 33+ anymore. We are his hometown team and one of the best teams in the league, so it doesn't get much better than us for him.

I wouldn't be shocked if he just retires after he is done playing with us. He's a physical guy and will have likely played over 1000 games in the NHL by the time he is done, so I doubt he is really interested in travelling around anymore.

my only fear is he puts up a monster year and someone offers something ridiculous

 

[Puckstuff]

If Simmonds truly is gonna turn out to be a top 6 Power forward Type of player for us (which I love)......we need to find another Wayne Simmonds type for the bottom 6. To balance out our roster going into the playoffs.

We need to find a Coleman/Gooodrow type of Acquisition for us by the Deadline

a big heavy bigger for the bottom 6 and another stud D on the right side would be amazing. We'll need it vs a Boston, TB type team in the playoffs

 

[francis246]

my only fear is he puts up a monster year and someone offers something ridiculous

he turned down more money from Montreal to be here. I think he wants to be here

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I think when everyone’s healthy I like

Thornton-Matthews-Marner
Nylander-Tavares-Simmonds
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Hyman
Vesey-Boyd-Spezza

Rielly-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl
Dermott-Bogosian

Andersen-Campbell

I think even putting Robertson on that 4th line might be smart

I don't really like Thornton with Matthews and Marner 5 on 5. Hyman is a better fit there. They both really took off when Keefe reunited them.

 

[Randy Randerson]

Let's hope he continues to take discount deals here, and his pockets get lined by sponsors instead of cap dollars

 

[Puckstuff]

I don't really like Thornton with Matthews and Marner 5 on 5. Hyman is a better fit there. They both really took off when Keefe reunited them.

I don't even want Jumbo in the top 9 let alone playing 22+ min a night. To get the most value out of Matthews+Marner they should have a consistent linemate (Hyman) and play maximum minutes imo. Jumbo at 41 on the top line is truly moronic even if it's part time

 

[Jojalu]

I want him to win the Cy Young with a 22-2 line at the end of the year

 

[TopChedder]

Remember when everyone on the boards said we were dumb for paying a higher price for Simmonds, and we should have grabbed Perry for the min.

Yeah that was fun lol

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Get this man some commercial deals and re sign cheap please!

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Simmonds scoring goals again makes me happy Good guy

Dude got stone hands around the net the last couple years, say past 100 games or so. Every time he got a chance felt like he closed his eyes and tried to shoot the puck through the goalie. It was so bad almost made me laugh at times.

Break did good that's for sure.

 

[HockeyJunkie87]

Heres an outside observation of the Wayne Simmonds signing,
I think hes a keeper!

 

[Carltons Cup]

Anyone have any update on his hand injury? Is it minor or more serious?

 

[Buds17]

A teammate looks to be blocking his path to the Rocket. Maybe the Cy Young?

He's hitting his stride right now. Great to see.

 

[SoftDumpNtheCorner88]

I think when everyone’s healthy I like

Thornton-Matthews-Marner
Nylander-Tavares-Simmonds
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Hyman
Vesey-Boyd-Spezza

Rielly-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl
Dermott-Bogosian

Andersen-Campbell

I think even putting Robertson on that 4th line might be smart

I think you have to seat Vesey.

Robertson, petan should eventually win over that spot

 

[Drytoast]

One of the best power forwards in the league.

Tough as nails
Skilled hands
Doesn't take stupid penalties

He's everything we needed. He's a keeper

 

[CincoHolio]

ICE T even inquired:

T, you my boy but when did boxing and MMA stop being sports?

 

[Menzinger]

my only fear is he puts up a monster year and someone offers something ridiculous

Spezza likely could have gotten a raise from another team and opted to stay.

If Simmonds wants to be a Leaf, hes just got to be willing to take the haircut on salary.

Fortunately he seems like the guy to do so

 

[BertCorbeau]

Simmonds is in a perfect spot for success. He's essentially in a sheltered/niche role that fits his skillset perfectly, and compliments the big guns who are doing the heavy lifting.

You can see it's gone to his legs.

On the PP he's bringing that net front presence that we miss with JVR, except Simmonds is far better at screening the goalie.

The best quote from last night was when it was mentioned he told the shooters on the PP to just shoot with him standing there. He'll try to tip it and if it hits him he'll just try to knock it in Love that mentality.

 

[tellermine]

Just so happy for him!
I just love these good old power forwards.
And he can skate again!!!
Surely his shooting percentage is to high in a long run but he is back with 100%!!

 

[str8kila]

6 weeks as per Elliott Twitter

 

[Leaffan1991]

Ugh 6 weeks.. this sucks. We need to go out and grab a guy like Simmer because the dynamic of the team will change dramatically

 

[CincoHolio]

6 weeks as per Elliott Twitter

This is the worst news possible with upcoming Habs games. The worst.

F**k

 

[zeke]

This is the worst news possible with upcoming Habs games. The worst.

F**k

This is maybe the 15th worst injury news we could have gotten right now, imo.

Not the worst.

 

[CincoHolio]

This is maybe the 15th worst injury news we could have gotten right now, imo.

Not the worst.

It was a bit of hyperbole but lighten up mon. How many players do the Leafs have as replacements that bring all the things Simmonds brings to the table? Can you please list those 15 players?

 

[hockeywiz542]

Wayne Simmonds explains how Willie O’Ree inspired him to play hockey

5:01 | February 17, 2021

Wayne Simmonds sits down with Christine Simpson to talk about how Willie O’Ree inspired him to play hockey and diversity in the game.