In fairness (I'm not quite sure why) Simms was probably trying to get the Sheffield fanbase feeling good about the team and its chances heading into the weekend games. His job is to sell tickets after all.
Sheffield has a terrible team and has had a shocking season so he was probably trying to get one final feel-good feeling going for the last couple of games in the hope it would instigate a magic turnaround in fortunes.
I'd be surprised if Simms actually believes a number of his 'selections.'
Unfortunately for him it backfired with the Devils winnning.
1. He's ended up looking like he has no idea what he's talking about and a bit of a prat. (Something I'm sure he doesn't mind however) I would think Simms is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good - he loves his Steelers.
2. He managed to do G's team talk for him