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BREAKING: Wayne Simmonds Signs His Last NHL Contract

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Samer Dagher
March 18, 2024  (11:57)
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Former Philadelphia Flyers power forward Wayne Simmonds
Photo credit: The Hockey News

Wayne Simmonds, a seasoned NHL forward, will be signing a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Flyers to officially retire with the team, as announced by the Flyers on Monday.

Wayne Simmonds Officially Announces His Retirement

The 35-year-old Simmonds will ink the deal on April 13th, and the Flyers will honor his career before their game against the New Jersey Devils.

#Flyers announce Wayne Simmonds has signed a one-day contract with the team and announced his retirement.

Philadelphia will honor Simmonds and his family before their April 13 game against #njdevils.

Expressing his sentiments, Simmonds stated, "It's difficult to put into words how I feel on a day like this, but one of my earliest reflections is on my time in Philadelphia and playing for the Flyers." He added, "Stepping onto the ice wearing a Flyers jersey is a feeling like no other, and it's something I deeply cherish. The rich history of this franchise and the expectations of being a Flyer are something I hold in the highest esteem."

During his eight seasons in Philadelphia, Simmonds notched an impressive 203 goals and 378 points across 584 games.

Originally drafted 61st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2007, Simmonds boasts a career total of 263 goals and 526 points in 1,037 games, spread across stints with the Kings, Flyers, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

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