Rumor: Flyers gearing up to trade Wayne Simmonds

[SnS]

Simmons IMHO would put The Preds over the top

I think he would solidify their top 6.

 

[babaracus88]

How about simmonds + a pick 2nd or a 3rd for niederreiter

 

[TheKingPin]

What do Anaheim fans think could be offered for Simmonds considering the good fit?

 

[Rleo82]

NJ would be a great landing spot IMO.

No thanks! I'd rather keep boyle than add simmons lol

 

[JojoTheWhale]

How about simmonds + a pick 2nd or a 3rd for niederreiter

Are you a Wild fan? Where do I sign up? Can we get you in a Fenton costume by Friday?

 

[ted2019]

Better to trade him now then wait until the deadline if he slows down even more.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

They are also ok with moving him if the return is Draisaitl. It doesn't hurt to ask, but expect to hear that response.

Also, it makes sense that Simmonds goes to a contender. So trading away a roster player in return defeats that....even though Ellis was mentioned.

I saw the Drai thing, but a few days ago I saw Parayko's name thrown out there for a much more stomach-able return. If they want a Drai, then it isn't happening for us. Parayko isn't that important to me.

Trading a roster player doesn't defeat the purpose of a contending team if it's a "hockey trade" like I think this would be. Sanheim with ice time will contribute right away and Simmonds of course can be an All-star. I don't see why this doesn't fit that (in theory).

 

[TheKingPin]

Better to trade him now then wait until the deadline if he slows down even more.

Unless he fractures both ankles and blows up his core I don’t think it’s getting worse next year.

 

[olli]

How about Simmonds for JT Miller?

 

[justafan22]

would simmonds resign in toronto? Heard on a podcast he still lives in the gta

 

[nzoilerfan]

He's the kind of guy PC would target for EDM - a bruiser, a RW, helps the PP. But at what cost. Hoping isn't getting hot headed on it.

 

[Boxscore]

If Simmonds is traded, I'm thinking something along the lines of...

TO MTL for Pacioretty

TO MIN (with other pieces) for Coyle and Spurgeon

Pacioretty and Coyle are two forwards the Flyers have supposedly been interested in various times over the years.

 

[OVO16]

Leafs pleaseee.

But I have a feeling he goes West

 

[Jumptheshark]

How about simmonds + a pick 2nd or a 3rd for niederreiter

can you explain how and why the flyers are adding to the deal? Simmonds has out scored Nino over the past 5 years and brings more to the game

while Simmonds is a year away from UFA--flyers are not adding to move him

and for some perspective on nino's contract

Milan Lucic who some say has the worst contract in the NHL?

Last 3 seasons Lucic got 139 pts vs Nino's 132--Lucic just makes .750k more than Nino

 

[Merchant]

Simmons IMHO would put The Preds over the top

I agree. Simmonds really hits me as a "final piece" kind of player for a truly contending team. Great leader. Reasonable cap hit. Net-front presence. Goal scorer. Gritty and tough. Good on the PP. The fact that he only has one year left and is coming off an injury (yet still scored 20+ goals) make him a more acquirable asset -- one for which you pay some value but don't have to give up the farm. If he was 2 years younger or had 2 more years on his deal, he would be harder to acquire. He represents a perfect opportunity for a GM to take a calculated risk and really try to win the Cup if his team is on the verge.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

can you explain how and why the flyers are adding to the deal? Simmonds has out scored Nino over the past 5 years and brings more to the game

while Simmonds is a year away from UFA--flyers are not adding to move him

and for some perspective on nino's contract

Milan Lucic who some say has the worst contract in the NHL?

Last 3 seasons Lucic got 139 pts vs Nino's 132--Lucic just makes .750k more than Nino

I'm a Flyers fan. I'd add a pick in a heartbeat.

Lucic is 30 years old, plays a style that ages horrendously, has already started falling off a cliff, and is signed at big money through his 35th birthday. Even in his "good" year in Edmonton, half of his Points came on the PP. In Philadelphia, he absolutely would not get PP1 time.

Niederreiter is essentially 4 years younger, locked up for 4 years at a reasonable rate, a phenomenal possession player, and doesn't require PP time to maximize his value.

It's like a laundry list of what the Flyers do and don't need, respectively.

 

[Cogburn]

Long shot here, but what about the 7th overall and Stetcher for the Flyer's 14th overall and Simmonds?

Stetcher isn't being used effectively here, but he should be a top four for us and has potential enough still to be a top four on a better team than ours.

 

[VanJack]

Sportsnet is reporting that the Flyers are shopping Wayne Simmonds, who only has a year left on his deal. What would your team give up for him?

 

[Hockeyholic]

He's 30 years old. There's a lot of wear and tear. Buyer beware.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Just a reminder for you party people out there:

There's also really no issue with us retaining on Simmonds if a team is cap-crunched. Now, Simmonds doesn't have a large salary anyway, but chances are we could eat the 50 percent easily.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

He's 30 years old. There's a lot of wear and tear. Buyer beware.

He's fine. Just had freak injuries this past season.

 

[_Del_]

He's 30 years old. There's a lot of wear and tear. Buyer beware.

I love Simmonds, but this is a legitimate concern. As a rental, I'd have no worries, but he's like as not to have a monster year and then command a healthy multiyear contract he will not be able to live up to long-term.
But again, as a one-year rental, there are few other guys who are going to be available that competitors would love to add, and he's reasonably priced at the moment. So he could still command decent return. Especially if Philly retained.

 

[babaracus88]

Are you a Wild fan? Where do I sign up? Can we get you in a Fenton costume by Friday?

Actually i am a flyers fan but i figure wild probably need to win now and niedereiter seems like he is in the doghouse with boudreau so why not? and minessota seems like they could use a player who will do whatever it takes to win.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

How about simmonds + a pick 2nd or a 3rd for niederreiter

Um... no...

If Simmonds is traded, I'm thinking something along the lines of...

TO MTL for Pacioretty

TO MIN (with other pieces) for Coyle and Spurgeon

Pacioretty and Coyle are two forwards the Flyers have supposedly been interested in various times over the years.

Also very much a no.

 

[sailorjerry97]

kane got condition 1st, o'regan and a 2020 4th pick as a pending UFA
so if we follow something similar

To EDM: Simmonds
To PHI: 2019 1st Pick, one Prospect.. (Benson/Stafin,Gambardella,Jones/bear), 2020 4th Pick.
maybe you'd like to take Lucic off our hands too with all that cap space?