We all know the history of the last stages of the season and suspension Chris Simon received.

But did he contribute enough, did he fill a role that we needed filled, was he the leader we expected him to be, and most importantly can we use him in our lineup next year?

Though he was solid, I'd rather use the million dollars plus in salary he made to address other needs.

Chris Simon's leadership, experience and his presence (whether he fights or not) is a vital part of any NHL team. The fact that his team wanted him around after what transpired last year speaks volumes.

We've had many exhausting debates on this board about the incident and I will continue to be a condescending pr!*k towards anyone who says otherwise. No I won't, I've learned to hold it back, done writing stuff on this matter.
Some of you just don't know any better. :P
1 million? well worth it, a bargain.

Bring the Chief back.

:cheers:

Let's not forget the suspension time he still must serve. How much time is left of that?

Still has to be about 10-15 games. He served remainder of the season plus 5 playoff games.

:drool: he is the icing on the cake :drool:


:banana: bring him back :banana:

............................................................. .:thumbsup:

Definitely bring him back! Nolan brought him on all road trips for a reason... :thumbsup:

I wouldn't mind seeing him back in an Islanders sweater for one more year. But because of his looming suspension he has to take a salary hit.

Sal

25 minus

15 - served during regular season

5 - playoffs

= 5

Leadership & presence are one thing, BUT he did a whole lot of seemingly nothing numbers-wise for a huge chunk of the season. I'll have to get back to you guys on this one.

I want the "HATCHET MAN" back :pirate:

yes to all of the above :knowitall:

one lapse of judgement doesn't take away from what he brought the team on the ice and in the locker room. he got his punishment, now let's move on and become better from it

WITH ONLY 5 GAMES LEFT

HE'LL BE A PLAYER

IF IT WAS LONGER

THEN I'D SEE HIM RETIRE

AND BECOME AN ASSISTANT COACH

Quote of the day :applaud:

and only 5!!! :thumbsup: thats awesome! cant wait to see him back out there proving anyone who judged him WRONG....

he will show the hockey world the person he is-

i just hope none of our first 5 games will be against the rangers...

I voted yes out of indifference.
I won't wail or gnash my teeth whether Simon's back or not next year. While he definitely was coming on strong toward the end of the season and he had a couple of bouts on the ice that pumped up the lads, I have NOT forgotten how worthless he was for a good part of the season. If he's an enforcer, I want to see something getting enforced. I don't buy into the intimidation factor because other teams frequently took liberties with guys like Blake and even Yashin (when Yashin was applying that rare russian mineral known as effort) with Simon on the ice. Anyway, we'll see what happens.

So long as we win I don't care if Jagr's on our team... :sick: Wait. Too far.

Is he allowed to participate in training camp if they do sign him?

i just like the one in the middle.....

:puke:

Best part of that montage is the Nordiques jersey :yea:

Funny, I remember it the other way aorund.
Chris Simon was someone I suggested could play on a top line for us to open ice for other guys ( ie: Yashin). Yashin and Balke showed some chemistry and Simon was a good reason why they got the extra room, not just Blake and Yashin's streaks.
Problem is and many forget, Simon doesn't get alot of special teams play and our Isles took alot of penalties. tough to get going when you're averaging near 7-8 minors per game.

ahhh, phoooey.

:ph43r:

Yes, the man is a leader and he is able :fight:

bring him back without a doubt

Simon Should be brought back ,
as for Hill? If we can't find a better replacement bring him back for 1 more year too. :selfhit: :head bang: :letssee: :family2: :ragssuck:

Yes Hill is an Iron Horse lol

Just kidding

Now you 14 that think Simon Buford should not be back next year, I like to hear why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes simon should be back next yr,when he started playing with asham and park ,he finally started playing his game and getting pts . plus it will give on of the guys like frans to get more minutes early in next season.

There may be a split in the Islander hierarchy on this issue. Nolan backs him 100%. Got the feel from Botta himself that the Isles may not be interested in him for next season. His words were "But Teds a loyal guy so we will see".

I'm gonna just take a shot at this and say don't be surprised if Simon is back with the Isles but as a replacement for Flynn behind the bench. BUT, there is always a but, he has to feel that his playing days are over. So I think there is a chance he is back with the Isles next year, just not sure if it's as a player.

As far as Hill, I saw Hill in Champions after that bad Ottawa loss in late March. The guy could barely walk to the bathroom. That was with the performance enhancers wich he most likely took to help recover quicker from games. Without them,. I don't see him being able to last an 82 game season. I think Hill is done as a player. Unfortunate way for him to go out.

He stays. I don't care what he did or what he makes. It's a Nolan thing. He's family.

I like having him on the team. Just knowing when he's out there, everyone knows we have someone to finish what anyone else would like to start. That's a real intangible.

Just knowing he's out there, the other teams players who are on the ice with Chris

Will have fear in them knowing that at any moment......They may be beheaded :fright:

Chris Simon teaching kids how to....play hockey!! at coach's school...
:rofl:

I think this is clearly because Ted and Chris are friends and also Native Canadian.

I think that's great for the kids and for Chris.

Don't get me wrong it's a good thing to have Chris Simon teaching youngsters...Hopefully, he can finally put these two strange years on Long Island behind him.

shows what a great guy chris is!

WHY IS IT EVERY TIME I SEE ABORIGINAL YOUTH

I SEE THESE PICTURES IN MY MIND





THEN MAKING HOCKEY PLAYERS OUT OF THEM :rofl:\


NO NO NO SPEARING ISNT GOOD ON THE ICE
ON THE LAKE YES
FROZEN LAKE NO

I hope chris simon likes russia

oh he will

I hope his WIFE and KIDS like Russia.
He's going to be very loney there.
I feel for him.

While it's strange, dont feel for him. He's still getting paid to play hockey, and lots of it, it's his choice to continue to play in Russia as I'm sure he could've landed an coaching job somewhere in the ranks from the ECHL on up, so if he wanted to stay here and not uproot his family most likely he could've.

He's playing hockey and it's what makes him happy.