Wayne Simmonds RW FA Fri 1/26/24 4:15 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds has announced the end of his playing career, per Sportsnet.ca.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds logged 1,037 NHL games with Philadelphia, LA, Toronto, Nashville, Buffalo and New Jersey. During his career, he collected 263 goals, 526 points and 1,313 PIM. Simmonds also featured in 53 playoff games, recording eight goals, 22 points and 122 PIM. In his final campaign in 2022-23, he had two assists, 49 PIM and 44 hits in 18 contests with the Maple Leafs.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 4/15/23 2:11 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds recorded two assists. 44 hits and 49 PIM in 18 games with the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 season. He is expected to start the playoffs as an extra.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 4/9/23 4:22 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was assigned to AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds has two assists, 44 hits and 49 PIM in 18 games with the Maple Leafs this season. His demotion helped create some cap space to allow Toronto to sign top prospect Matthew Knies to an entry-level contract.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Fri 4/7/23 8:40 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was called up by Toronto on Friday, according to David Alter of Sports Illustrated.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds has two assists, 40 PIM and 40 hits in 17 games with the Maple Leafs this season. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 34-year-old draw into the lineup Saturday versus Montreal. Toronto is locked into the second seed in the Atlantic Division, so the Leafs can afford to use their four final contests to rest key players before the postseason.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Thu 4/6/23 7:11 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds was a cap casualty with the Maple Leafs activating Ryan O'Reilly (finger) from long-term injured reserve. Simmonds will presumably be back with the big club as a reserve option during the playoffs.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 4/2/23 12:01 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds (illness) will play Sunday against Detroit, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds, who sat out Saturday's 3-0 win over Ottawa, has recorded two assists, 38 hits and 38 PIM in 16 games this season.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 4/1/23 4:56 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds (illness) won't play Saturday against Ottawa, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds did not make the trip with the Leafs to Ottawa after missing Friday's practice. He will be replaced in the lineup by Radim Zohorna, who will make his Toronto debut. Simmonds has two assists, 38 hits and 38 PIM in 16 games this season.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 3/19/23 1:43 AM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds had three hits in 6:44 of ice time in a 5-4 shootout win over Ottawa on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It was his first game since Feb. 1. With so many new arrivals before the deadline, Simmonds has found himself even further down the depth chart. His fantasy value has passed its best-before-date, but he is fun to watch.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Fri 3/10/23 12:55 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds has played 13 games with the Maple Leafs this season, picking up one assist. He was practicing on the third line with John Tavares and Michael Bunting at practice Friday and could be in the lineup Saturday when the Oilers are in town.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Tue 2/14/23 2:25 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was placed on waivers Tuesday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
If he clears, Simmonds would be exempt from waivers through the March 3 trade deadline, which provides the Leafs with some additional cap flexibility. Simmonds has one assist, seven shots on goal, seven blocks, 33 hits and 34 PIM in 13 appearances this season.