Simon was acquired from the Penguins as a part of the Rickard Rakell trade on Monday and will jump right into the Ducks lineup on Wednesday. It's unclear where he will slot into the Ducks' lineup but he may replace Troy Terry, who is questionable due to an undisclosed injury.
Simon was one of five players added to the protocol list on Monday, bringing the Penguins total to six. This group will likely miss at least the next two games.
Sam Bennett recently requested a trade, so he'll come out of the lineup on Thursday with Simon replacing him. Simon has not registered a point in his first five games with the Flames.
Simon was hurt on a hit from Sharks defenseman Radim Simek on Saturday and will miss at least a couple of weeks with an upper-body injury. Luckily for the Penguins, Nick Bjugstad was at practice on Monday and is expected to return soon.
Simon was forced to leave Sunday's game vs. the Bruins but was able to return to the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play tomorrow. Simon has been tearing it up since Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup, scoring two goals with two assists (four points) in four games.
Simon will miss his fifth straight game with a lower-body on Friday and is expected to miss a couple more weeks. Tanner Pearson will skate on Sidney Crosby’s wing on Friday and could find himself there for a few more weeks.
Simon was forced to leave Tuesday’s game vs. Colorado after playing just 5:01 TOI. Simon has performed fairly well on Sidney Crosby’s wing but look for Bryan Rust to replace him if he can’t play on Thursday.
Simon split his 2018 season between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and Pittsburgh (NHL). The 23-year-old forward had 17 points (4G / 13A) in 21 AHL games and 12 points (4G / 8A) in 33 NHL games. Simon will battle for a roster spot in training camp this fall.
Simon has split his 2017-18 campaign between the NHL and AHL. During his time in Pittsburgh, Simon has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 28 games versus 17 points (4G / 13A) in 21 games in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Simon has two assists in six games with the Penguins this season. During his time in the AHL, the 23-year-old has collected 17 points (4G / 13A) in 21 games.
