Chris Simon's unconscionable act of knocking down Pittsburgh's Jarkko Ruutu and then stomping him with his skate on Saturday will be the last thing Simon does in an Islander uniform for quite a while. Team owner Charles Wang met with the troubled Simon yesterday and, in a statement, called his actions "reckless and potentially dangerous." He added, "The Islanders are going to provide some time for Chris away from the team and give him the counseling he needs and the compassion he deserves. When Chris is completely ready, he will be a member of our team again." Simon knocked down Ruutu and then lifted his skate over the fallen player before landing on Ruutu's foot. Ruutu was not injured. The NHL is expected to rule as soon as Tuesday regarding Simon's status with the league and length of suspension.