Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 3/3/13 9:09 AM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds has nine goals in only 20 games so far in this 48-game shortened season.
His nine goals are actually tied for the team lead with Jakub Voracek. "Wayne's had a terrific start to the season," coach Peter Laviolette said. "He does a lot for our team and that was a nice goal Saturday. Typically his goals are with one or two guys draped around him in the crease and he's trying to somehow bang them in, but that was a goal scorer's goal today and it was pretty." Simmonds, who plays every game with an edge, is one of those rare players that can put up solid offensive numbers while still giving fantasy owners plenty of PIM's.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 3/2/13 2:57 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory.
Jakub Voracek also scored for the Flyers. Ruslan Fedotenko, Luke Schenn, Brayden Schenn, and Danny Briere each assisted on one of Philadelphia's two goals.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/23/13 3:54 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds had a Gordie Howe hat trick in Philadelphia's 5-3 victory against Winnipeg on Saturday.
That means he had a goal, an assist, and a fight. Simmonds is one of those rare players that can put up solid offensive numbers while still giving fantasy owners plenty of PIM. He has 15 points and 44 penalty minutes in 17 games in 2013.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Wed 2/20/13 11:00 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds scored two goals an added an assist in a 6-5 victory against Pittsburgh.
Claude Giroux had two assists, giving him 15 points in 18 games. Nicklas Grossman scored his first goal of the season. The Flyers got a much needed win as they try and climb back into the playoff race.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Fri 2/15/13 9:42 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds notched a goal but it wasn't enough in the Flyers' 5-3 loss to the Devils on Friday night.
Simmonds is really blossoming into a fine fantasy player, with eight points and 27 penalty minutes in 12 games. Mike Knuble and Matt Read each had the other guys, while Kurtis Foster, Brayden Schenn and Ruslan Fedotenko had assists.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Mon 2/11/13 10:15 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead 40 seconds into the first, but they went on to suffer a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tye McGinn wouldn't score Philadelphia's second goal until 19:28 of the third period and by then the deficit was already to much to overcome. The Flyers have struggled out of the gate with a 5-7-1 start, good for 11th in the East.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 2/10/13 9:04 AM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds was back in the lineup Saturday after missing three games because of a concussion.
The big winger did not record a point in the contest but did get over 15 minutes of ice time in the win Saturday afternoon. Get him back in your lineup if you normally would.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/9/13 12:58 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds took to the ice for the pre-game warm-up and will play Saturday.
He took to the ice with Claude Giroux and Daniel Briere in the team's line rushes.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/9/13 12:24 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds expects to play Saturday afternoon against Carolina.
He has missed the Flyers' last three games due to a concussion but wore a contact jersey in practice on Friday and will probably dress Saturday. Activate him immediately if you normally would.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Fri 2/8/13 1:55 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Wayne Simmonds (concussion) says he feels 'fine' but the decision on when he returns is up to coach Peter Laviolette.
Simmonds didn't play Thursday and GM Paul Holmgren said Simmonds didn't "feel quite right." As we said yesterday, therein lies the problems with concussions. Despite the player saying he's fine, the team must be 100-percent confident he's recovered before sending him back out there. The Flyers' next game is Saturday so Simmonds owners will have to wait for word after tomorrow's morning skate.