Wayne Simmonds RW FA Fri 2/8/13 10:50 AM
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Wayne Simmonds (concussion) didn't play Thursday night because he didn't "feel quite right," according to Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren.
Therein lies the problem with concussions and it's why teams must make sure the player is 100 percent before letting him play. Holmgren did say Simmonds could return Saturday. He hasn't played since Feb. 1.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Thu 2/7/13 7:52 PM
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Wayne Simmonds may not practice with contact before he returns to the lineup from a concussion.
According to GM Paul Holmgren, Simmonds could be back as soon as Saturday night. "He did good today, his tests are OK, it's a question as to when he feels he is ready go," said Holmgren Thursday.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Thu 2/7/13 5:27 PM
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Wayne Simmonds (concussion) will not play in Thursday's game.
That's not really much of a surprise. Simmonds has resumed practicing, but he only sustained the injury on Feb. 1. He might return Saturday.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Thu 2/7/13 12:59 PM
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Wayne Simmonds (concussion) probably won't play Thursday.
The good news is that Simmonds was able to practice on Wednesday. He sustained the injury when he was elbowed by John Erskine on Feb. 1.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Wed 2/6/13 2:33 PM
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Wayne Simmonds (concussion) was back at practice on Wednesday.
"I think everything went well today," said Simmonds, who didn't participate in contact drills. "I feel good today, especially. I really don't know what's going to happen. We'll have to see, I honestly couldn't tell you whether I can play or not, it's for the medical staff to decide. It's obviously a touchy thing and you don't want to push it." He said he has been headache-free the "entire time," which is good news. His availability for Thursday's contest hasn't been decided yet, although it's probably doubtful that he returns that soon. Simmonds is listed as day-to-day.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Mon 2/4/13 2:18 PM
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Wayne Simmonds (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest.
Simmonds sustained the injury when he was elbowed in the head on Friday. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren also considers him questionable for Thursday's contest.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Mon 2/4/13 11:34 AM
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Wayne Simmonds (concussion) is expected to be re-evaluated Monday.
There's no timetable for his return, which isn't surprising given the nature of his injury. Simmonds was hurt when Capitals defenseman John Erskine elbowed him in the head during Friday's game.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/2/13 9:28 PM
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Wayne Simmonds suffered a concussion as a result of the elbow to the head from John Erskine on Friday night, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said.
Holmgren said there's no timetable for his return. Due to the nature of the injury and all the attention paid to the care of head injuries, the Flyers will be very careful with Simmonds here. He has two goals, three assists and 27 penalty minutes on the year. Rookie Tye McGinn replaced Simmonds on the top line. "It's disappointing," coach Peter Laviolette said before Saturday's game. "We certainly could use him in the lineup right now. His ability to score, his physical presence, the roles and situations and the minutes that he plays on our team, we'll miss him."
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/2/13 5:30 PM
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Wayne Simmonds (head/neck) will miss Saturday's game.
Simmonds sustained the injury when he was elbowed by John Erskine during Friday's game. There is no timetable for his return.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/2/13 11:40 AM
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Wayne Simmonds (head) is listed as questionable for the Flyers' game against the Hurricanes Saturday night.
In fact, if we were bettors we would wager Simmonds doesn't suit up Saturday night. He is scheduled to be re-evaluated Saturday afternoon after taking a John Erskine elbow to the head in Friday's contest.