Wayne Simmond's offense down after trade to the "Soo"

[triplcrown]

Before the trade from Owen Sound to SSM, Wayne had
39 points in 29 games (17Gs/22assists);AFTER the trade,
he's got just 3 points in 7 games (2Gs/1assist).

I'm not saying he's going down the tubes or anything,
but the production drop is disappointing.

To go from over 1.3 pts/game to below 1/2pt is a drag.

I assume SSM acquired him at least partly for offense & hopefully is giving him every chance to play on the PP, scoring lines, etc.

Hopefully, his numbers will rise over the last part of the season (which is past the mid-point now), as he gets more used to his new teammates.
I find myself really pulling for this kid.

Anyway, here's his stat page:

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/s...er.php?id=4580

[Hexisland]

Unless your a phenom.
Your only as good as your supporting cast.

[Belanger25]

Originally Posted by Hexisland

Unless your a phenom.
Your only as good as your supporting cast.

I believe in the standings the Soo is a better team but not exactly sure.

[King'sPawn]

Originally Posted by Hexisland

Unless your a phenom.
Your only as good as your supporting cast.

The Soo are a playoff team that traded for Simmonds with the hope of contending in the playoffs. There's nothing wrong with his "supporting cast."

My guess is different linemates, and he just needs some time to start gelling with them.

[CBGB]

Well, I can't blame Al Murray this time.

[Kingscup4426]

There has got to be some adjustment time built in, give him some time.

[hockeyinsd]

According to my cousin, who lives in the soo and is a season ticket holder; all he needs is some time to gel. He loves what he sees from Simmond on the ice and in his words "he's gonna be great for you, wish my leafs had him."

[Jim Jones]

7 games isn't a great sample size. He could just be having a dry spell.

[backofthenet]

Simmonds and a pick?

[wupmasta2000]

From what I understood, Soo was a better team.

It could be a team canada like situation in which he's playing along side much better players and is seeing less ice time as a result.

Otherwise, as some have pointed out, he's only played 7 games w/ them. He's in unfamiliar territory (not used to his linemates yet, the system, etc.) I think it's way too early to be disappointed.

Wayne will pull through!!! Have faith in Wayne!!!!!

[Thirteen-Ten]

The Sioux is an awesome team with lots of talent. My old roommate would always go one about how they just murdered some team. Although Simmonds is good, id still like to have TJ Oshie.

[King'sPawn]

Originally Posted by Thirteen-Ten

The Sioux is an awesome team with lots of talent. My old roommate would always go one about how they just murdered some team. Although Simmonds is good, id still like to have TJ Oshie.

When people talk about the Soo, they're talking about the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds... not the Fighting Sioux.