Chris Simon ... Two seasons later, Simon became an unexpected scoring threat with a team-leading 29 goals while also leading the team in penalty minutes (146). With his long hair and swoony ...

Former Canadian hockey star Chris Simon, who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League, has died by suicide at the age of 52, and his family believe CTE played a role in his death.

UPDATE: In a statement provided to ESPN on Tuesday night, Chris ... has confirmed. Simon, a native of Wawa, Ont., played for a number of NHL franchises in his long hockey career, including the ...

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon ... long career full of punches to the head addled his brain and induced the disease. It was fighting, in part, that made him a valued prospect out of junior hockey.

paid tribute to Simon Tuesday. "Chris was a great guy, a beloved teammate and an important part of our first championship season," Sakic said in a statement. "He was a really good hockey player ...

Former NHL forward Chris Simon ... a former teammate of Simon, said in a statement. “He was a really good hockey player who could score goals, was a big presence in the dressing room and ...