Simmonds was waived Sunday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported that the Leafs will seek a trade for Simmonds rather than assign him to the AHL. He has one year remaining with an AAV of $900,000, as well as a 10-team no-trade clause. The 34-year-old veteran logged five goals, 11 assists and 148 hits in limited ice time through 72 games in 2021-22.