By: M. Patton
Baltimore, MD - It is almost too tragic. Not just the hit itself but the timing of the hit provides a coincidence that really makes you feel for Ted Nolan.
In this month's episode of HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbal, there is a segment about Ted Nolan, his 9 years away from the NHL and his return with the Islanders this year. One thing the piece also touches upon is Nolan's role in the signing of Chris Simon. Throughout his career, Simon has looked up to Nolan as a mentor and a good friend who helped him get through struggles with alcohol. Nolan believed in Simon and gave him a chance that most other teams were not willing to give.
Although it's probably the furthest thing from Nolan's mind as he continues to push the Islanders toward the playoffs, one cannot ignore the fact that there probably does exist an underlying embarrassment for both men and a subconscious feeling of "you really screwed me, kid" in the mind of Ted Nolan.
Of course, no one can make the argument that Simon did what he did to embarrass Nolan, and thinking otherwise is ridiculous. However, the coincidence of the HBO piece and the incident itself does prove to be another sad outcome of an already ugly situation.
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