Will the Wayne Train Making Another Stop in Philly?
Fan favorite Wayne Simmonds was traded earlier this year at the trade deadline to the Nashville Predators. This move came as no surprise to anyone as rumors about moving the veteran forward have been circling all year.
Nashville was looking to use Simmonds to help them make a push toward a Stanley Cup. Adding veteran depth is common for teams in the hunt for the cup.
On July 1st though Simmonds becomes an unrestricted free agent. This gives Simmonds the ability to shop around a bit look over his offers and choose the team he wants to play for or is going to pay him the most money. Not very long after he left the discussion of Simmonds return to Philly began. And from initial reports, Simmonds seems very open to the idea.
Flyers could also be interested in this reunion at the right price. It is fair to say that most likely Simmonds has reached his peak from a production standpoint. His goals and points have been slipping for a few years now and Simmonds only scored one goal in 17 games with Nashville. Granted that was a new team and system but just not great numbers regardless.
Despite this, I believe what he lacks on the ice he makes up for a big time in the locker room. Simmonds is a good teammate and a great leader. It is very clear that all his teammates love him evident from the soundbites take from the Flyers stadium series game where many thought it would be his last game. A guy like Simmonds might just be what a young Flyers team (maybe even younger next season) need to help lead them in the right direction.
A Simmonds return is not set in stone I don’t think anything is. Fans are excited to see what Fletcher will do this offseason.
At the right price for a one or two year deal though, I would not be surprised to see Simmonds back. And if that happens Flyers fans can once again all aboard the Wayne Train!!
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