| Wayne Simmonds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Simmonds with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2012 | |||
| Born |
August 26, 1988 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils Buffalo Sabres Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
61st overall, 2007 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 2008–2023 | ||
Wayne Simmonds (born August 26, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. Between 2008 and 2023, he played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Kings selected him in the second round, 61st overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Early life edit
- Toronto Aeros
- Toronto Jr Canadiens
- Brockville Braves
Playing career edit
Junior edit
- 2006-07 Owen Sound Attack
- 2007-08 Owen Sound Attack
- 2007-08 Soo Greyhounds
Professional edit
Los Angeles Kings (2008–2011) edit
- 2008-09
- 2009-10
- 2010-11
Philadelphia Flyers (2011–2019) edit
- 2011-12
- 2012 lockout (Eispiraten Crimmitschau, Bili Tygri Liberec)
- 2012-13
- 2013-14
- 2014-15
- 2015-16
- 2016-17
- 2017-18
- 2018-19
Nashville Predators (2019) edit
- 2018-19
New Jersey Devils (2019–2020) edit
- 2019-20
Buffalo Sabres (2020) edit
- 2019-20
Toronto Maple Leafs (2020–2023) edit
On October 9, 2020, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Simmonds to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.[1] Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas had wanted to improve the physicality of his lineup, and Simmonds promised to bring "functional toughness" to his new team.[2] Simmonds opened the 2020–21 season on the Leafs' fourth line,[3] but injuries and his own offensive performance pushed him up to the second line by early February.[4]
- 2020-21
- 2021-22
- 2022-23
Retirement edit
Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on March 18, 2024, citing his family and the injuries that he had sustained over the course of his career.[5] He signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the Flyers, officially retiring as a member of the team on April 13.[6] Simmonds finished his career with 263 goals, 526 points, and 1,313 penalty minutes in 1,037 regular season games. He also had eight goals and 22 points in 53 postseason games.[7]
International play edit
- 2008 WJC
- 2013 WC
- 2017 WC
Player profile edit
Personal life edit
- Family
- Hockey Diversity Alliance
Career statistics edit
Regular season and playoffs edit
International edit
Awards and honours edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Maple Leafs Sign Forward Wayne Simmonds". National Hockey League. Toronto Maple Leafs. October 9, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Hornby, Lance (October 10, 2020). "Wayne Simmonds brings 'functional toughness' to Maple Leafs". Toronto Sun. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Hornby, Lance (January 4, 2021). "Thornton, Simmonds shake up Maple Leafs room". Toronto Sun. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Zwolinski, Mark (February 2, 2021). "Wayne Simmonds could be playing his way up the Leafs' lineup with hard work, recent hot streak". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (March 18, 2024). "Simmonds retires from NHL after 15 seasons, will sign 1-day contract with Flyers". National Hockey League. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Spiegel, Jackie (April 13, 2024). "Wayne Simmonds officially retires as a Flyer: 'Greatest eight years of my life'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Forward Wayne Simmonds to retire a Flyer after 15 NHL seasons". ESPN. Field Level Media. March 18, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.