I can remember thinking the same thing about John LeClair, when he had to carry the puck or do too much with it.
- johndewar
I love Wayne Simmonds. Easily my favorite player on the team. However, the strengths and weaknesses should be clear to every individual on the team. Take for example the single goal a You llowed in the last Nashville game. I put that goal on Mac. Mac came off the bench, drove towards the net and Simmonds tried to cover him at the point, which isn't his regular position on the ice. Needless to say the Nashville puck carrier blew past him. Defense isn't second nature to every forward in skating backwards and knowing when to back off. This is a weakness to Simmonds, which why I put that goal on Mac. Coming off the bench, I think you should be aware of who is on the ice before taking unnecessary risks.