Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 4/13/19 8:22 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds went back to the locker room after testing out his leg during Saturday's Game 2 versus the Stars, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds was absent from the bench for a long time after taking a shot to the leg, but he reappeared during the second period before heading back down the tunnel again. It's tough to tell how serious the injury is, but it's encouraging that he was able put pressure on his leg and skate. Expect an update on his condition after the contest.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 4/13/19 7:33 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds (leg) returned to Saturday's Game 2 versus the Stars, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds left in the first period after taking a teammate Roman Josi's shot off his leg, but he returned to action midway through the second frame. This is a huge sigh of relief for Nashville fans, as Simmonds will bolster its bottom-six depth.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 4/13/19 7:14 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds exited Game 2 versus the Stars on Saturday with a leg injury, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds took Roman Josi's shot off of his lower leg, and he immediately went to the locker room without putting pressure on his leg. The 30-year-old didn't return for the start of the second period, so it's unlikely he returns to this contest. Look for an update on his condition after the game, as the Predators travel to Dallas for Game 3 on Monday.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Wed 3/20/19 12:08 AM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds scored his 17th goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
He couldn't have asked for an easier scoring chance, as Ryan Ellis found him at the side of a wide-open net with a perfect pass from the opposite half wall. It's Simmonds first goal, and only his second point, in nine games since the trade that brought him to Nashville, but with the weight of that slump off his shoulders, the rugged winger might be able to build some scoring momentum heading into the postseason.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 3/10/19 1:17 AM
Wayne Simmonds
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Simmonds has only one assist in five appearances since being traded to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
The winger was one of two big-name deadline day acquisitions for Nashville, but he's had difficulty finding his way in Nashville. Over those five games, he has six shots on goal and eight hits while skating to a plus-3 rating. His goal drought has carried over from his Flyers tenure, stretching to 15 games after the cage proved evasive for the winger in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Mon 2/25/19 3:23 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds was exchanged by the Flyers to the Predators on Monday in a swap for Ryan Hartman and a conditional 2020 fourth-round pick, Craig Custance of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Simmonds may be bogged down in a 10-game goal drought, but the veteran winger is a solid depth-scoring addition for the Preds. The 30-year-old could also join one of Nashville's power-play units, as he was averaging 3:01 of ice time and notched eight points with the man advantage in Philadelphia. Simmonds was held out of practice Monday in what was likely a precautionary move to avoid him getting hurt.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Mon 2/25/19 11:22 AM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds missed the latest practice, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports. He's expected to be traded by Monday's trade deadline.
EDGE Analysis
Look for Simmonds to be dealt before the 3 p.m. ET deadline, as Shannon reported Sunday that the physical scoring winger has likely played his final game as a Flyer. Simmonds has compiled 471 points (242 goals, 229 assists) over 824 games between the Kings and Flyers, and he checks all the boxes defenisvely.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sun 2/24/19 1:31 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
The Flyers confirmed that Simmonds likely has played his last game for the team, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although nothing's set in stone since the team needs a worthy offer for Simmonds' services, he's expected to be with another club by Monday's trade deadline. The 30-year-old has played eight years with the Flyers and will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He has 27 points in 62 games adds a physical presence with 113 hits and 90 PIM in that span. His offensive production is regressing while his defensive game isn't promising with a minus-20 rating this season, but a contender could still use him to bolster its top nine.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Sat 2/2/19 11:54 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds scored a power-play goal in a 5-4 overtime victory against the Oilers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers completely dominated the Flyers at times, but Philadelphia scored four times with the man advantage and then in the 3-on-3 overtime to win. Simmonds contributed with the game-tying power-play marker about halfway through the third period. He has four goals in the last 10 games, but Simmonds is still behind his usual scoring pace, and it's because power-play goals haven't been easy to come by for him this season. Simmonds has 16 goals, only five of which coming with the man advantage, and 24 points through 52 games in 2018-19.
Wayne Simmonds RW FA Mon 1/14/19 11:21 PM
Wayne Simmonds
RW FA
Simmonds scored a pair of goals and recorded a plus-3 rating in a 7-4 victory against the Wild on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Flyers third line was absolutely on fire, as it scored three times, two of which were Simmonds' markers. Owners should definitely keep an eye on this unit, but the Flyers have been too inconsistent to say they have definitely turned the corner with this one performance. Simmonds has a respectable 15 goals but only six assists, giving him 21 points with a minus-12 rating in 46 contests this season.