Injury Report: Simek ACL & MCL (Surgery Required)

[TomasHertlsRooster]

 

[RoloTonyBrownTown]

Oh my god. I love Tomas Hertl. His bromance with Simek just melts my otherwise cold, calloused heart.

 

[DG93]

Well, s***. It was expected though. I hope Simek's recovery goes well, and hopefully Ryan is able to step in and play well in order to regain PDB's trust because I would really prefer to not see 61-88...

 

[Jargon]

I love Ryan, but I am a little interested in:

Vlasic - Burns
Dillon - Karlsson
Braun - Heed

Except Vlasic and Burns are kinda meh. With how Dillon has been playing, maybe switch him and Vlasic in that lineup?

I just think having 3 D pairings, each with a high caliber offensive guy on them is a great luxury.

 

[SactoShark]

Feels even worse cuz he's an older "rookie" and it took a lotta work for him to get here.

 

[Barrie22]

Feels even worse cuz he's an older "rookie" and it took a lotta work for him to get here.

The good thing is he probably created enough good will with the coaches and team that once he comes back he will be one of the ones that has to lose his spot no matter how bad he is.

Like martin was.

 

[hohosaregood]

I wonder if pivoting from skating forward to back is gonna suck for him when he gets back.

 

[SactoShark]

I wonder if pivoting from skating forward to back is gonna suck for him when he gets back.

Karl can show him how to avoid it entirely.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Well, now that he's done for the season, he and his agent can focus on getting a new contract signed once July 1st hits. lol

But seriously, I just hope he's ready for the start of next season because he did an admirable job all year.

 

[Lebanezer]

Well, now that he's done for the season, he and his agent can focus on getting a new contract signed once July 1st hits. lol

But seriously, I just hope he's ready for the start of next season because he did an admirable job all year.

He has one more year on his deal already. Or did you mean an extension beyond that?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

He has one more year on his deal already. Or did you mean an extension beyond that?

An extension beyond that. He can sign one on July 1. I think he's earned it.

 

[Lebanezer]

An extension beyond that. He can sign one on July 1. I think he's earned it.

Indeed.

It’s a good thing that Heed found his game recently. We just need Ryan to rediscover his and the Sharks should be able to maintain their level of play until Karlsson returns.

 

[DeadGhost]

Any teams potentially waiving a defenseman in the coming weeks? Can't imagine we want to go into playoffs with Jake Middleton as D8 or even D7 depending on Karlsson's health.

 

[greasysnapper]

Any teams potentially waiving a defenseman in the coming weeks? Can't imagine we want to go into playoffs with Jake Middleton as D8 or even D7 depending on Karlsson's health.

Couldn't play them in the playoffs even if they did. The Sharks could even still trade for a dman but that traded player couldn't play in the playoffs. This hole Simek created really hurts because I think as good as this organization has been with plugging in these bottom pairing guys, they're almost at the end of the rope-- at least for right now.

 

[SnarkAttack]

Oh my god. I love Tomas Hertl. His bromance with Simek just melts my otherwise cold, calloused heart.

You had me at Tomas

 

[DeadGhost]

Couldn't play them in the playoffs even if they did. The Sharks could even still trade for a dman but that traded player couldn't play in the playoffs. This hole Simek created really hurts because I think as good as this organization has been with plugging in these bottom pairing guys, they're almost at the end of the rope-- at least for right now.

I know he wasn't waived but does that mean that Lee Stempniak can't play for the Bruins in the playoffs?

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Was expecting something like this though had hoped for better. Hope he keeps his mimd right and works his butt off. I have no doubts the team and staff will support him through it.

 

[greasysnapper]

I know he wasn't waived but does that mean that Lee Stempniak can't play for the Bruins in the playoffs?

Nope, Lee can play for them (see: Gionta from last year) and Stempniak signed a day before the TDL.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

Well, that escalated quickly... Very lame. Looking forward to seeing him healthy next season.

 

[sharski]

DW really regret not trading a 2nd round pick for an old, slow but physical pylon at the TDL now

 

[SharksCyclops]

I believe in Joaky too but I don’t believe Pete believes in Joaky and unfortunately his opinion has just slightly more bearing on Ryan’s ice time than mine does.

I don't dislike Ryan, but am I wrong in thinking Simek is miles ahead of Ryan at the left point? Not only is his shot way better but his sense of when to jump in and when to stay back seems much more apparent. Maybe I just am being subjective.

 

[Juxtaposer]

I don't dislike Ryan, but am I wrong in thinking Simek is miles ahead of Ryan at the left point? Not only is his shot way better but his sense of when to jump in and when to stay back seems much more apparent. Maybe I just am being subjective.

You’re absolutely wrong if you think Simek is “miles” better.

 

[SharksCyclops]

You’re absolutely wrong if you think Simek is “miles” better.

I can live with that

 

[Juxtaposer]

I can live with that

I do think “Simek > Ryan” is a fair opinion though.

 

[one2gamble]

I do think “Simek > Ryan” is a fair opinion though.

I think when both are playing their game I'd rather have simek because of the makeup of the blueline . That doesn't mean simek is better at d