As a veteran journeyman of the
National Hockey League, Sim moved to play his first full professional season in Europe in
2011–12. After an unsuccessful stint in the
Czech Extraliga, Sim was signed by
Eisbären Berlin of the
Deutsche Eishockey Liga, where he helped contribute to the team's 6th league championship. On his return to North America and the
2012–13 NHL lockout negating his chance of an NHL contract, Sim was signed to a professional try-out deal with the
San Antonio Rampage of the AHL on December 7, 2012. Over the course of his try-out, Sim contributed with 13 points in 22 games, before opting not to renew with the Rampage to be mutually released on January 28, 2013. On January 31, 2013, Sim was signed to a professional try-out deal with the
Adirondack Phantoms of the AHL. On November 4, 2013, Sim signed a professional tryout with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He ended up playing 14 games with the Sound Tigers, scoring 2 goals and adding 2 assists. ==Personal life==