Simon was one of Crosby's preferred wingers. Sidney requested they be reunited at one point too I believe.
Exciting that Leivo and Simon are both depth guys that are capable of playing on any line it seems based on their prior usages.
Loubardias was suggesting the Flames might prefer to go with a more balanced 4 line approach, basically having 2A/2B and 3A/3B lines. If we can find a RW that meshes with Johnny and Monahan, then it allows Lindholm to get his own line and we're that much deeper. It's a trickle-down effect that could pay off nicely in this season especially.
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