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.

Simmonds, who is competing for a roster spot this season, spent the summer trying to speed his game up, reports The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds' game is on the decline and he must earn a fourth-line role with the Leafs this season. "I felt I was a little slow off the hop last year," Simmonds explained, "so I think that was one of my main focuses going into this summer is (to) try to get quicker in my first two strides and go from there." He was used sparingly last season, scored just once after Jan. 1 and after averaging a career-worst 9:20 a game, he ended up in the media box after Game 2 of the playoffs. Simmonds did deliver 148 hits last season in 72 games, but faces stiff competition from a number of younger players in camp to even win a job. Three words: do not draft.

Simmonds is likely a healthy scratch for Game 3 against Tampa Bay, reports Mark Masters of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds was an anchor for the Leafs, especially in Game 2. Corey Perry frustrated him and the net result were penalties and goals against. He has 14 PIM in two contests. Jason Spezza is likely to slot onto the fourth line in his spot.

Simmonds (illness) will play Thursday versus the Capitals, NHL.com's Dave McCarthy reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds missed Tuesday's game versus the Sabres, but that appears to be the extent of his absence. The 33-year-old will slot back into his usual fourth-line role, bumping Jason Spezza from the lineup.

Simmonds (illness) will not play Tuesday against Buffalo, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds wasn't available for Monday's practice and will now miss at least one game while dealing with an illness. The veteran winger has just two points over his last 25 games. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Capitals.

Simmonds missed practice Monday due to an illness, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds has periodically served as a healthy scratch this season, so his potential absence for Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo is unlikely to significantly impact the majority of fantasy players. Even if he does suit up versus the Sabres, the 33-year-old Simmonds won't offer much in the way of fantasy value considering he has just one goal in his last 36 contests.

Simmonds (personal) will be added to the active roster Friday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds was designated as a non-roster player due to personal reasons Thursday, but he's rejoined the team for practice Friday and will presumably be an option for Saturday's matchup with Nashville. The 33-year-old vet has picked up 14 points through 57 games this campaign.

Simmonds was a healthy scratch the last two games, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was some confusion about the 33-year-old, who was mysteriously put on the league's non-roster list Thursday. However, head coach Sheldon Keefe clarified that Simmonds had simply been made a healthy scratch, which explains his absence Thursday against Carolina and Tuesday against Dallas.

Simmonds (undisclosed) was placed on the non-roster list Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

A reason for Simmonds' absence has not been provided. Alex Steeves was recalled from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move.

Simmonds notched an assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The helper snapped Simmonds' 12-game point drought. He helped out on Alex Kerfoot's third-period tally. Simmonds doesn't see a lot of ice time in a fourth-line role, as he's averaged less than 10 minutes per game this season. He's still produced 14 points, 67 shots on net, 97 hits, 51 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 54 outings.