Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Thu 11/25/21 1:57 AM

Simmonds notched two assists, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds was involved in the Maple Leafs' first two goals. The 33-year-old got into the NHL with the Kings back in 2008-09, so this was likely a fun game for him to show up on offense. In 20 contests this year, Simmonds has six points, 36 shots, 31 hits, 15 PIM and a plus-1 rating. He'll continue to provide toughness in a bottom-six role.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Sat 10/16/21 10:01 PM

Simmonds scored a goal in a 3-1 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It was a beauty redirect from the slot. Simmonds will see limited ice time in Toronto this season, but some of that will be on the second power play unit. And that means Simmonds will have spot fantasy value in deep leagues with the right match up.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Tue 6/29/21 9:40 AM

Simmonds agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.8 million contract with Toronto on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds ended the year bogged down in a 16-game goal drought during which he managed just one assist while averaging 12:06 of ice time. For the first time in his NHL career, the 32-year-old Simmonds failed to top the 10-point mark in part due to injuries that limited him to a mere 38 games. While he is unlikely to get back to being a 60-point producer, Simmonds should be capable of garnering 20-30 points in the coming season.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Thu 5/27/21 10:50 PM

Simmonds recorded an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds set up the first of Jake Muzzin's two goals in the third period. That assist snapped a 13-game point drought for Simmonds, which dated back to his goal in a 5-3 win over the Jets on April 22. The winger has picked up 10 hits, seven shots on net and a plus-1 rating through five postseason contests.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Thu 5/6/21 11:43 PM

Simmonds has gone six games without a point and has one assist in his last 13.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds brings an important edge to the Leafs' bottom six, but he hasn't delivered much offense. He has nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 35 games. As the team heads toward the postseason, Simmonds is likely on the outside for playing time unless there's an injury.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Thu 4/22/21 11:15 PM

Simmonds scored a goal in Toronto's 5-3 win over Winnipeg on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds snapped a six-game point slump and seven-game goal drought. The Leafs are shuffling around lines because of Zach Hyman's knee injury and the arrival of Nick Foligno, so the next few games could feature Simmonds in different roles. He brings speed and ferocity to whatever line he's on, so if he sticks on a higher line, he could be a late-season offensive surprise.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Tue 4/6/21 12:20 AM

Simmonds scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 5-3 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds scored his first goal in nine games since he returned from a wrist injury. The 32-year-old winger has six tallies and a helper in 21 appearances this season. He's added 32 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-3 rating in a bottom-six role, which is likely to have only limited appeal in fantasy.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Fri 3/19/21 11:53 AM

Simmonds (wrist) will be activated off long-term injured reserve and return to the lineup for Friday's game versus the Flames, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds has been sidelined since early February with a broken wrist, but he's been skating for nearly two weeks, so he shouldn't have any limitations against Calgary. The 32-year-old bruiser is expected to skate on Toronto's fourth line and top power-play unit Friday.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Mon 3/8/21 3:21 PM

Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday that Simmonds (wrist) has been practicing on his own and is ramping up his conditioning, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds' broken wrist is healed, and he recently had his cast removed. The 32-year-old is now focusing on getting back into game shape before rejoining the team at practice. Since he was handed a six-week timeline back in early February, he'll likely need at least two more weeks before re-entering the lineup. When he's healthy, Simmonds typically adds a strong physical presence, but he also contributed five goals on 20 shots through 12 games this season.

Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Tue 2/9/21 1:51 PM

Simmonds (wrist) has been placed on long-term injured reserve, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks with a broken wrist, so this move was expected. Alexander Barabanov will likely have an expanded role for the duration of Simmonds' absence.