Despite not being claimed on waivers Wayne Simmonds still hopes to play for just one team
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J. Larose
October 15, 2022 (4:10 PM)
Wayne Simmonds has had a pretty good career in the NHL. Last season he reached the 1000 games played milestone. But one thing still elludes him. Simmonds has still yet to do the one thing all kids dream of doing, winning the Stanley Cup.
As per hockey insider Chris Johnston, Wayne Simmonds wants to play for a cup contending team to help his chances with the ever elusive Stanley Cup. Despite passing through waivers Simmonds preference is to still stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This goes to show that currently, NHL teams are wanting to pass up on a player like him or can't fit his salary into their lineup.
Wayne Simmonds has played for the LA Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gathering an impressive 1019 GP, 263 G and 261 A. All of which he has done by the age of 34 years old. He has been a solid Right winger that brings speed and grit to any team he plays for.
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OCTOBRE 15 | 132 ANSWERS Despite not being claimed on waivers Wayne Simmonds still hopes to play for just one team Do the Maple Leafs need Wayne Simmonds toughness? |
Yes, they absolutely lack toughness | 82 | 62.1 % |
No, the game has passed him by | 50 | 37.9 % |
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