Line Combos: Simmonds Appreciation

[GoonieFace]

Always loved Simmons. One thing that really bothers me though, why are players allowed to fight with visors on?

 

[BlueForever75]

Great add by Dubas. Exactly what this team needed. He's providing grit, toughness and size to a team that desperately needed it. I personally would have left him with Tavares and Nylander. I dont think he looked out of place. Putting Micheyev on 3rd line is where he should be.

 

[PuckMagi]

I like this player.

 

[Critical13]

The way he was punching Benn last night, his punches reminded me of a trebuchet. Just kept launching bombs mechanically. And all this after crunching Hughes into the board. Manhandling defensemen against the end wall is always a plus in my mind. Imagine all those elements at play in a 7 game series against a guy like Torey Krug all these years, or someone to soften up Jones and Werenski last year.

Canuck fans thought the fight was a draw in the GDT, too...

 

[Mess]

Leafs should have made a better effort attempting to sign Simmonds in the past when opportunities for trades and signings existed.

We could have had him on board for 2 or 3 years and would have been better prepared for the playoffs.

History

Nashville Predators
In the 2018–19 season, his eighth with the Flyers, Simmonds was dealt at the trade deadline to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Ryan Hartman and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2020 on February 25, 2019.

New Jersey Devils
On July 1, 2019, the New Jersey Devils signed Simmonds as a free agent on a one-year, $5 million contract.

Buffalo Sabres
With the Devils out of playoff contention, Simmonds was dealt at the NHL trade deadline to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on February 24, 2020.

 

[Mickey Marner]

In both his rights his opponent was basically his punching bag.

 

[Confucius]

We will see if Vancouver continues to crosscheck us into the boards. Having Simmonds is a sigh of relief for many.

 

[Gary Nylund]

hey so this was a large portion of my post that I lost a few reply’s above yours.

I honestly think (and I can say this from experience) that Dubas’ fellow GM’s, media and even fans feel entitled to question all of Dubas’ moves based mostly on his age (being the leafs GM doesn’t help) and also his calm demeanour. I experience this first hand on a daily basis as I am a young professional in my field, and it’s damn hard to get any type of respect from anyone being just as if not more qualified, while being 20-30 years younger.

The old boys club mentality is engrained in hockey, be it the GM’s, players, refs, media, even fans. “The past was ALWAYS better and will always be better than the future”, ext. dubas will be in tough until he actually does something, and if he does end up winning here, I’m sure these same guys will have something to say in regards to that (it was all Lou, hunter, babs and so on)

I think you're definitely onto something here.

Canuck fans thought the fight was a draw in the GDT, too...

LOL WUT?

Leafs should have made a better effort attempting to sign Simmonds in the past when opportunities for trades and signings existed.

We could have had him on board for 2 or 3 years and would have been better prepared for the playoffs.

History

Nashville Predators
In the 2018–19 season, his eighth with the Flyers, Simmonds was dealt at the trade deadline to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Ryan Hartman and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2020 on February 25, 2019.

New Jersey Devils
On July 1, 2019, the New Jersey Devils signed Simmonds as a free agent on a one-year, $5 million contract.

Buffalo Sabres
With the Devils out of playoff contention, Simmonds was dealt at the NHL trade deadline to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on February 24, 2020.

Get over it.

 

[Bomber0104]

Always loved Simmons. One thing that really bothers me though, why are players allowed to fight with visors on?

Fighting in hockey isn't allowed.

That's why there's penalties given out!

 

[Spargon]

Always loved Simmons. One thing that really bothers me though, why are players allowed to fight with visors on?

Pretty sure there is like 10 guys in the whole league who don't wear a visor anymore and its a penalty for the player to remove it themselves I think.

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

Gave him a booshing with his right then swapped hands nonchalantly and continued to swing for the fences.

taps the guy and says good job. Love Simmonds.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Canuck fans thought the fight was a draw in the GDT, too...

1 guy dealt em and 1 guy took em ... LOL

 

[Menzinger]

Gave him a booshing with his right then swapped hands nonchalantly and continued to swing for the fences.

taps the guy and says good job. Love Simmonds.

Definitely one of the most impressive technical things in a fight I've seen in some time. Most hockey fights are just a frenzy, but Simmonds actually has skilled technique. Almost wonder if he's taken boxing lessons

 

[cyris]

Canuck fans thought the fight was a draw in the GDT, too...

I dunno it was pretty close. I’m sure Wayne is pretty sore this morning after all those times Benn head butted Simmonds nuckles.

 

[deltamachine]

Need to have someone else willing to drop the gloves. If the team starts rolling and the refs won't call blatant penalies, teams will start exploiting that and someone will eventually get hurt. Also, with all our excellent face off talent, icing the puck when things get hairy should now be a viable option.

 

[Gallagbi]

Need to have someone else willing to drop the gloves. If the team starts rolling and the refs won't call blatant penalies, teams will start exploiting that and someone will eventually get hurt. Also, with all our excellent face off talent, icing the puck when things get hairy should now be a viable option.

Bogo looked ready after the Kerfoot hit. Thornton brings that too

 

[Stephen]

Leafs should have made a better effort attempting to sign Simmonds in the past when opportunities for trades and signings existed.

We could have had him on board for 2 or 3 years and would have been better prepared for the playoffs.

History

Nashville Predators
In the 2018–19 season, his eighth with the Flyers, Simmonds was dealt at the trade deadline to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Ryan Hartman and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2020 on February 25, 2019.

New Jersey Devils
On July 1, 2019, the New Jersey Devils signed Simmonds as a free agent on a one-year, $5 million contract.

Buffalo Sabres
With the Devils out of playoff contention, Simmonds was dealt at the NHL trade deadline to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on February 24, 2020.

I think Corey Perry might be the one who got away from them this offseason. If we meet Montreal in the playoffs we’ll be wondering why we didn’t sign that pain the butt and have him terrorize the Habs.

 

[ToneDog]

Bogo looked ready after the Kerfoot hit. Thornton brings that too

The hit on Kerfoot waranted a response from the Leafs. Being ready does not cut it. Benn stood up for Hughes knowing he was going to get pumelled.

 

[Gary Nylund]

The hit on Kerfoot waranted a response from the Leafs. Being ready does not cut it. Benn stood up for Hughes knowing he was going to get pumelled.

True enough.

 

[Twine Tickler]

In all honesty, Simmonds hit on Hughes was a bit much given the timeline of the game. Happy Quinn didn't get hurt on the play, because I can all but guarantee Wayne didn't mean for that play to go down like that. Tough play because Quinn turned at the last second. Definitely some of the accountability has to fall on his shoulders. But good on Jordie Benn to step up against a VERY tough Simmonds, and defend his young teammate. And kudos to Simmer for answering the bell. I said it game 1 when Chiarrat gave Simmonds the fight. It is a respect thing. Chiarrat gives Simmonds that fight not because it was best for montreal, but because Simmonds commands respect league wide. He definitely is a player that other players around the league cheer for. I really think chiarrot was giving him the fight, not because he thought it was the right time for his team, but he knew a guy like Simmonds would step up in the reverse situation. Last night was a good example of how Simmonds earns his respect. He didn't need to fight Benn in that situation. But he gave him the shot. Good stuff all around on that play

 

[BAM]

Need to have someone else willing to drop the gloves. If the team starts rolling and the refs won't call blatant penalies, teams will start exploiting that and someone will eventually get hurt. Also, with all our excellent face off talent, icing the puck when things get hairy should now be a viable option.

Marchand and Debrusk would shit their pants facing Thornton, Matthews, Simmonds, Hyman, Bogosian and Muzzin in a playoff series without their saviour Chara.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

We will see if Vancouver continues to crosscheck us into the boards. Having Simmonds is a sigh of relief for many.

They almost certainly will. It literally makes no difference, and a lot of them live to get into a fight (or have a teammate who will want to and stand in their stead).

They will either run, turtle, or won't care if they have to answer. Either way, none of it stops them from crosschecking guys.

 

[Confucius]

They almost certainly will. It literally makes no difference, and a lot of them live to get into a fight (or have a teammate who will want to and stand in their stead).

They will either run, turtle, or won't care if they have to answer. Either way, none of it stops them from crosschecking guys.

I guess it's open season on their guys then. Good job we have guys like Simmonds willing to do it.

 

[Jozay]

Lol that fight of his went super viral.





Tmz posting it???

 

[Papi 4 Hart]

It's crazy to see how skilled Simmonds is as a fighter. Not only is he tough but he has amazing technique. Those blocks from the left hand of Benn. He is really good at not getting hit and using his reach/strength to put opponent in a BAD position. I haven't seen a technical fighter on the team like this since Colton Orr or Frazer McLaren.