Bill Meltzer: Musings: The Simmonds Decision, OHL Finals

My preference is for Simmonds to remain a Flyer in a fair deal for both sides.

Were it my decision, I'd have preferred him to sit out the first 2 months of the season so that he'd be closer to normal Simmonds for the back half as opposed to the passenger style we saw for the bulk of the season. Props to him for his warrior mentality, but Simmonds' game is about more than just goals and assists, and he just didn't bring any of that this year. Granted, until Lindblom got recalled (which I think should have happened a month earlier than it did), we didn't really have anyone to replace even a 50% Simmonds.

Going forward, I hope they can resign him. However, he and his agent also realize that this is his last chance for a big payday, so I have my doubts.

My preference is for Simmonds to remain a Flyer in a fair deal for both sides.

Same. I wonder how much different a "recovering" Simmonds would look in the fall, compared to the one we saw playing through injury this season.

Very disappointed that Simmonds didn't have the surgery done when the injury first happened. Now we're looking at a season and a half of a core player playing far below their norm as oppose to one season. It was the wrong choice but there isn't anything we can do about it now.

Healthy or not I think Hextall is going to play a bit of hardball with this contract. They really shouldn't be paying Simmonds market value and term given the nature of power forwards tendency to decline. 4 years 5 million is the absolute tops I go and I think he's going to get better offers elsewhere. I also wouldn't re-up him until next off-season. Need to see how he comes back from these injuries.

I dont see why Hornqvist is not a good example of a fair deal for Simmonds, I think it is 5 years at 5.3

I dont see why Hornqvist is not a good example of a fair deal for Simmonds, I think it is 5 years at 5.3
- wcorvette

Because Simmonds doesn't run around cheap shotting people and will actually back himself up when asked to do so.

I don't see how he can be traded in the off-season when his value is really an unknown.

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I don't see how he can be traded in the off-season when his value is really an unknown.
- Sinisalo4vr

Yup, you won’t get fair value on him. Better to hold on to him and make a decision one way or the other at mid season.

I dont see why Hornqvist is not a good example of a fair deal for Simmonds, I think it is 5 years at 5.3
- wcorvette

IMO I think Simmonds would sign for that. Simmonds has generally been a better scorer though

I am ready to discuss Westworld

I am ready to discuss Westworld
- YuenglingJagr

The current series or the 1973 movie starring James Brolin and Yul Brynner?

Very disappointed that Simmonds didn't have the surgery done when the injury first happened. Now we're looking at a season and a half of a core player playing far below their norm as oppose to one season. It was the wrong choice but there isn't anything we can do about it now.

Healthy or not I think Hextall is going to play a bit of hardball with this contract. They really shouldn't be paying Simmonds market value and term given the nature of power forwards tendency to decline. 4 years 5 million is the absolute tops I go and I think he's going to get better offers elsewhere. I also wouldn't re-up him until next off-season. Need to see how he comes back from these injuries.
- hereticpride

Next off season starts July 1 2019. If Simmonds is not re-signed by then he will be traded. If it doesn't happen this off season then it will happen in season. If not then, a trade is likely during the season or into the draft.

If healthy, at the very least he provides much needed depth. Especially at the wing. However I'd definitely be entertaining talks for a trade if one presents itself.

My preference is for Simmonds to remain a Flyer in a fair deal for both sides.
- MJL

Same.

If you look at this dispassionately, retaining Simmonds may not be the exact right play, but I think it's the right play for this franchise (if that makes any sense).

I am ready to discuss Westworld
- YuenglingJagr

no I didn't see the second episode yet fam

no I didn't see the second episode yet fam
- Streit2ThePoint

Please let me know when you watch it. I will wait.

Please let me know when you watch it. I will wait.
- YuenglingJagr

No, go full JoeRussamano on him and spoil the most critical point!!!

No, go full JoeRussamano on him and spoil the most critical point!!!
- jmatchett383

Carrie Fisher dies

No, go full JoeRussamano on him and spoil the most critical point!!!
- jmatchett383

Turns out Ironman has been Arnold this whole time

Westworld sucks.

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I dont see why Hornqvist is not a good example of a fair deal for Simmonds, I think it is 5 years at 5.3
- wcorvette

If they can get him for that it would be great.

I would prefer a shorter term even if it meant 6 aav

4 years 6aav.

Carrie Fisher dies
- YuenglingJagr

She doesn't die. She floats out into the vaccum of space, and then magic flies back into a ship as she's dying and unconscious.