Islanders re-sign Simon to one-year deal

Habsfan84 · July 24th, 2007, 07:52 AM

The New York Islanders have re-signed left winger Chris Simon to a one-year deal. He will earn $800,000 in his new deal - $475,000 in base salary and $325,000 in a games played bonus.
Simon played in 67 games for the Islanders in 2006-07 and had ten goals with 17 assists for 27 points.
Suspended last season for the final 15 games of the regular season, as well as for the Islanders' first-round playoff loss to Buffalo, after attacking Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg with a high stick. Simon, entering his 15th NHL season, still has five games to serve on his 25-game suspension.
"Chris is just one of those old school guys who gave our team a little bit of everything last season," said Islanders head coach Ted Nolan, who coached Simon in junior hockey with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. "We can't overstate Si's leadership. He'll have a big role with our team, just like last season."
Last season Simon's point production was his best since 2001-02 when he scored 31 points in 82 games for the Washington Capitals. In 744 career NHL games, Simon has scored 143 goals with 159 assists for 302 points and 1,765 penalty minutes.

"I take a lot of pride in being an Islander and I didn't consider playing anywhere else this season but on Long Island," said Simon. "Everyone knows the respect I have for Ted Nolan but it goes well beyond that. Everyone connected with the Islanders, from the owner to the fans, have been first-class. I cannot wait to get the season started."
The 35-year old Simon won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. He has played for Quebec/Colorado, Washington, Chicago, the Rangers and Calgary in his NHL career. In 73 playoff games, Simon has scored ten goals with seven assists for 17 points.
"Our staff was unanimous in wanting to bring Chris Simon back," said general manager Garth Snow. "He's an outstanding leader and year after year he contributes on the offensive end."

Boonader93 · July 24th, 2007, 12:54 PM

Good Deal For New York Islanders Hopfuly He Does Not Get Kick Out For Like The Whole Year Agian!!!

Habsfan84 · July 24th, 2007, 05:33 PM

I just wonder if that incedent will tarnish his carreer for ever because then everyone will see him as a no good player. what he did was a spure of the moment thing.

Boonader93 · July 25th, 2007, 03:05 PM

I Think It Will Just Like Bertuzzi!!!

Habsfan84 · July 31st, 2007, 06:46 AM

Bertuzzi is now not always remembered as the guy who threw a suckerpunch. The broadcasters have donea good job at not bringing it up. i wonder if the NHL has told broadcasters not to bring it up so the game of Hockey is not tarnished.

Boonader93 · July 31st, 2007, 02:11 PM

You Would Think So!!! But Bertuzzi Is Still Know For That My Fans Not Broadcasters!!!

Habsfan84 · August 1st, 2007, 06:59 AM

as a fan i try not to remember that Bertuzzi incedent. I dont think he deserved that long of a suspension. Sure it was vicous but theres been worse.

Boonader93 · August 1st, 2007, 05:18 PM

Well I Think Think He Tryed To Hurt Him That Bad But I Know He Wanted To Fight Him!!!

Habsfan84 · August 3rd, 2007, 11:20 AM

Well thats in the past. Better days ahead for him in Anaheim.

July 24th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	Islanders re-sign Simon to one-year deal The New York Islanders have re-signed left winger Chris Simon to a one-year deal. He will earn $800,000 in his new deal - $475,000 in base salary and $325,000 in a games played bonus. Simon played in 67 games for the Islanders in 2006-07 and had ten goals with 17 assists for 27 points. Suspended last season for the final 15 games of the regular season, as well as for the Islanders' first-round playoff loss to Buffalo, after attacking Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg with a high stick. Simon, entering his 15th NHL season, still has five games to serve on his 25-game suspension. "Chris is just one of those old school guys who gave our team a little bit of everything last season," said Islanders head coach Ted Nolan, who coached Simon in junior hockey with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. "We can't overstate Si's leadership. He'll have a big role with our team, just like last season." Last season Simon's point production was his best since 2001-02 when he scored 31 points in 82 games for the Washington Capitals. In 744 career NHL games, Simon has scored 143 goals with 159 assists for 302 points and 1,765 penalty minutes. "I take a lot of pride in being an Islander and I didn't consider playing anywhere else this season but on Long Island," said Simon. "Everyone knows the respect I have for Ted Nolan but it goes well beyond that. Everyone connected with the Islanders, from the owner to the fans, have been first-class. I cannot wait to get the season started." The 35-year old Simon won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996. He has played for Quebec/Colorado, Washington, Chicago, the Rangers and Calgary in his NHL career. In 73 playoff games, Simon has scored ten goals with seven assists for 17 points. "Our staff was unanimous in wanting to bring Chris Simon back," said general manager Garth Snow. "He's an outstanding leader and year after year he contributes on the offensive end." __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

July 24th, 2007, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	Good Deal For New York Islanders Hopfuly He Does Not Get Kick Out For Like The Whole Year Agian!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

July 24th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	I just wonder if that incedent will tarnish his carreer for ever because then everyone will see him as a no good player. what he did was a spure of the moment thing. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

July 25th, 2007, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	I Think It Will Just Like Bertuzzi!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

July 31st, 2007, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	Bertuzzi is now not always remembered as the guy who threw a suckerpunch. The broadcasters have donea good job at not bringing it up. i wonder if the NHL has told broadcasters not to bring it up so the game of Hockey is not tarnished. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

July 31st, 2007, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	You Would Think So!!! But Bertuzzi Is Still Know For That My Fans Not Broadcasters!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

August 1st, 2007, 06:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	as a fan i try not to remember that Bertuzzi incedent. I dont think he deserved that long of a suspension. Sure it was vicous but theres been worse. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

August 1st, 2007, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	Well I Think Think He Tryed To Hurt Him That Bad But I Know He Wanted To Fight Him!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

August 3rd, 2007, 11:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	Well thats in the past. Better days ahead for him in Anaheim. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum