The Philadelphia Flyers clutched out a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils during Wayne Simmonds’ retirement ceremony to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Former Philadelphia Flyers standout Wayne Simmonds officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday morning, complete with a date set for the Flyers to honor him – Saturday, April 13, when the Orange and Black host the New Jersey Devils at 5 p.m.
Despite there only being less than a month left this season, you can bet there’s a bunch of news around the National Hockey League. In this article, we’ll look at a veteran that is hanging up his skates, another suspension on the way, as well as an individual accomplishment that could be on the horizon.
On March 18, 2024, former NHL right-winger Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement. He will sign a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, where he spent most of his career.
Forward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams. The Philadelphia Flyers are signing him to a one-day contract and will honor his career on April 13 during a game against the New Jersey Devils.
Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday, saying the Flyers will sign him to a one-day contract and honor him with a pre-game ceremony on April 13 when the Flyers host the Devils.
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that former NHL forward Wayne Simmonds has signed a one-day contract with the team and announced his retirement.
15 years, 1037 games, 526 points and a ton of fights later, former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds’ playing days are officially over. After not receiving a contract from the Toronto Maple Leafs – or any team – this past off-season after his two-year deal expired, the 35-year-old’s playing days were in jeopardy.
Simmonds last suited up in 2022-23, making 18 appearances with the Maple Leafs. The Scarborough, Ontario native reached UFA status after completing a two-year, $1.8M extension signed with Toronto in June 2021.
During his time with the Philadelphia Flyers, Wayne Simmonds became known around the National Hockey League as one of the top power forwards around. But to hear him tell it, his time with the Flyers was nearly cut short.
After 15 remarkable years in the NHL, Wayne Simmonds, though yet to make it official, has announced that he is stepping away from the game. In an interview with Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press, the 35-year-old forward expressed gratitude for the unforgettable journey his hockey career provided him.
After a distinguished 15-year career in the NHL, Wayne Simmonds, though yet to make an official announcement, has indicated that he’s stepping away from the game.
In a major development from the hockey world, former Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds seems to have called it quits. The veteran player is now taking a break from professional hockey after 15 seasons and is turning his attention towards his family.