I have always liked hockey on the edge and the edge was much different in Simons day. You didn’t want to fight this guy. then he had the season with almost 30 goals. That was fun. He also had a lot of demons back then and after caps time. Sad ending. RIP Chris!
Tribute RIP Chris Simon
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I’m devastated. Just read that it was a suicide.
One of my all time favourite players.
To put that into perspective, not only is his name part of my moniker, but his was my very first jersey. Which as some of you know, is a big deal for me.
Shit. That’s all I can say.
Godspeed Big Man. You were well loved.
One of my all time favourite players.
To put that into perspective, not only is his name part of my moniker, but his was my very first jersey. Which as some of you know, is a big deal for me.
Shit. That’s all I can say.
Godspeed Big Man. You were well loved.
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I was a young pup but he was one of the guys I knew, and my dad had at least one jersey so I knew he was a big one. I don't have many personal memories of the guy that aren't from EA NHL games but he's got legend clout even in a generation he didn't fully touch, which is something to be said for a guy who isn't hitting a lot of records.
Played in a tough time and was tough among them, sorry to see if it really did contribute but beyond that, thank you.
Played in a tough time and was tough among them, sorry to see if it really did contribute but beyond that, thank you.
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Simon was that big left wing the team desperately tried to address in the draft and failied seemingly for decades. Corriveau Greenlaw Maltais Halverson - I am sure there were more. He was a bad ass feared fighter that could score but was injury prone. I see news stories going across the headlines saying he was an enforcer a 4th line goon - he was much more a top 6 but did rack up 200 PIMs 2 times long after he left here. I think he was feared so much that he didnt have to fight much. He was more straight up scary - an intimidator or power forward lite. Look at his PIMs - that's not an enforcer in my book. He did get some lengthy suspensions... he was a warrior.
While his family is pointing at CTE I think its likely a combination of things (pure speculation) including life struggles or long term damage from alcohol or drugs. RIP to a great capital.
Not many could have Probert cowering...
While his family is pointing at CTE I think its likely a combination of things (pure speculation) including life struggles or long term damage from alcohol or drugs. RIP to a great capital.
Not many could have Probert cowering...
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RIP. Iconic flow and one tough hombre.
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Of course Daniel “carbomb” Carcillo is making this about himself. Dude was a joke compared to Chris Simon.
One of the reasons I first became a Caps fan. He stuck around after one of the Caps practices at Piney before my travel team got on the ice and was talking to a bunch of us. We thought he was the coolest dude in the world just taking time to hang for a few minutes with a bunch of 12 year olds. Seemed like a really easy going, down to earth guy who was anything but on the ice. Very sad.
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I remember Simon's famous long interview for a Russian newspaper during his Vityaz career when he said that his plan for his post-hockey life is helping Ojibwe children, as addictions and suicide are so prevalent among them.
So sad.
Also, in the same intreview he may be the very first high-profile hockey personality to hype up 'that kid who has talent you can't teach, like Forsberg' aka Panarin.
So sad.
Also, in the same intreview he may be the very first high-profile hockey personality to hype up 'that kid who has talent you can't teach, like Forsberg' aka Panarin.
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Damn. Too soon. Shoulder problems towards the tail end of his time here really derailed his game.
Hard to shoot the puck or throw a punch with bum shoulders. Some back then mocked his “butt checks”, since I suppose throwing a shoulder hit caused a bit of pain.
Hard to shoot the puck or throw a punch with bum shoulders. Some back then mocked his “butt checks”, since I suppose throwing a shoulder hit caused a bit of pain.
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I have a very strong distaste for Carcillo (and also a funny/sad story for some other time about when my buddy met him while delivering packages) - but unless there's multiple statements out there, I don't see what's so gross about Carcillo's or how he's making it about himself. He said the NHL doesn't care about concussions/CTE in retired players - which is exactly what Chris Simon had said (and sued the NHL over). Beyond that, he said that anyone struggling with mental health after retiring can reach out to him, which is a very positive message overall.
I think Carcillo's statement is fine.
That season he scored 29 goals, I remember a regular season game where I think it was in OT and he scored. Joe B yells, "SCORE!!!!!!! CHRIS SIMON!!!!!!
Same here bro. Indeed, it's still a shocker to me and he'll always be well loved. When the Caps traded for him, I was super excited to see one of my favorite all time NHLers become a Cap.
I know it can be controversial for some to get current jerseys with classic caps players but not to me so hope to see some Simon jerseys.
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Chris Simon's death puts spotlight on hockey and CTE: 'The NHL is going the Big Tobacco route' — The Athletic
Some are hoping Simon's death can be an opportunity for the topic of concussions, CTE and mental health to be brought back to the forefront.
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