Listening to Shawn “Simmer” Simpson on the radio for NHL fans across the USA and Canada was an experience. The 1986 draft pick goalie of the Washington Capitals, Simpson was an integral part of the community whose presence went beyond the thresholds of ice hockey and radio. Naturally, when news of Shawn’s untimely demise came to light, fans came forward to pay their last tributes to the sport’s icon.
The official Washington Capitals social media account took to X on January 30 to note the heartbreak of losing one of their own. “The Washington Capitals are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shawn Simpson…We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to Shawn’s family, friends and colleagues,” reads the social media update. The post shared the original update by the Ottawa Senators, which thanked Simpson for his extensive involvement in the city’s community.
For understandable reasons, NHL fans were feeling miserable to learn about Shawn’s passing. “He will be deeply missed,” commented one fan who couldn’t seem to forget how incredible it was to listen to Simpson as a TSN1200 broadcaster on the morning show.
The Washington Capitals are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shawn Simpson. Drafted by the Capitals in 1986, Shawn spent many years in our organization as a player, broadcaster, scout and director of hockey operations.
We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to… https://t.co/rhn5k0LEjp
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 30, 2025
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