Sportsnet: Simmonds is likely done as a Flyer

[NJ DevLolz]

Has obviously lost a step but would obviously still love him on the Leafs.

But I can see teams obviously overpaying for his services, and I dont want to take that road.

Obviously

 

[sandysan]

Well...I mean he's facing possible suspension so...

The league said they are looking into it?
I must have missed that.

 

[CupInSIX]

The league said they are looking into it?
I must have missed that.

Probably not. I tried.

 

[Randall]

Leafs have a deal done. Simmonds for Bracco and a pick.

 

[sandysan]

He’s also done as an effective NHL player.

He will land somewhere for sure, he's a good 2nd line winger

 

[AKAChip]

He will land somewhere for sure, he's a good 2nd line winger

He will land somewhere because GMs love grit and guys with name recognition. On no planet is he a good second line winger.

 

[RWatson29]

Leafs have a deal done. Simmonds for Bracco and a pick.

Lollll

 

[justafan22]

Leafs have a deal done. Simmonds for Bracco and a pick.

Jesus, that's awful

 

[ottomaddox]

Leafs have a deal done. Simmonds for Bracco and a pick.

I need to cross reference this with Marc Savard's trade rumours.

 

[PitchNHL]

He’s also done as an effective NHL player.

Yeah a perennial 25+ goal scorer on pace for 20+ goals on a flyers team that cant score is definitely not an effective player. Not to mention everything else he brings to the game.

 

[sandysan]

He will land somewhere because GMs love grit and guys with name recognition. On no planet is he a good second line winger.

Yeah a guy who plays physical and isn't afraid to get his nose dirty, that's such an albatross around anyone's neck.

He has fair hands and can clean up dirty goals.

Ooooh the horrors.

He will get traded and then signed in the offseason becuase like Liam Neeson he possesses a very specific set of skills that are in demand.

 

[sandysan]

Yeah a perennial 25+ goal scorer on pace for 20+ goals on a flyers team that cant score is definitely not an effective player. Not to mention everything else he brings to the game.

Restoring my faith in these boards, some people get it.

 

[Deadpool8812]

Hasn't simmonds played in like 4 outdoor games already? And it's not like you are getting a big send-off with the fans sitting a quarter mile from the ice where ( because of those awful jerseys) they likely couldn't have picked simmonds out.

Well....considering he was the only black guy playing in the game, I'm sure it was quite easy to pick him out

 

[The Crypto Guy]

They finally came to this conclusion a day before the deadline?

 

[CupInSIX]

He will land somewhere because GMs love grit and guys with name recognition. On no planet is he a good second line winger.

Spicy take there.

 

[Canuck86]

Not shocked, you have to get assets for your pending UFA's who are going to walk. Philly may slip into the playoffs but I dont think anyone really thinks they have a chance at the cup. If they were acquiring players like Columbus lets say then I would say keep Wayne for the playoffs. Just like Columbus likely keeps Panarin after the 2 trades they made.

 

[AKAChip]

Yeah a perennial 25+ goal scorer on pace for 20+ goals on a flyers team that cant score is definitely not an effective player. Not to mention everything else he brings to the game.

His number of goals every year before this one are completely irrelevant. He’s 31 this year, has played a heavy game for years and players of his style lose it very quickly. Most logical people don’t give a crap that he brings things other than goals. He certainly doesn’t bring positive shot or possession metrics. He throws a few hits a game. Great. If that’s worth a pick and a prospect, GMs are even stupider than I give them credit for.

 

[sandysan]

Well....considering he was the only black guy playing in the game, I'm sure it was quite easy to pick him out

With those uniforms and that distance? Good luck.
Plus those stupid helmet decals, I'd be avoiding the facial/head area.

 

[Rebels57]

Painful moment in Flyers history, but its the right thing to do.

If Hakstol was fired sooner, we would be in a playoff spot and this wouldnt even be considered.

f***ing Hakstol.

 

[MS]

Yeah a guy who plays physical and isn't afraid to get his nose dirty, that's such an albatross around anyone's neck.

He has fair hands and can clean up dirty goals.

Ooooh the horrors.

He will get traded and then signed in the offseason becuase like Liam Neeson he possesses a very specific set of skills that are in demand.

His skating/motor has broken and he’s an ES liability bleeding goals.

It’s literally the exact same situation as James Neal.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Has obviously lost a step but would obviously still love him on the Leafs.

But I can see teams obviously overpaying for his services, and I dont want to take that road.

Obviously

 

[AKAChip]

Yeah a guy who plays physical and isn't afraid to get his nose dirty, that's such an albatross around anyone's neck.

He has fair hands and can clean up dirty goals.

Ooooh the horrors.

He will get traded and then signed in the offseason becuase like Liam Neeson he possesses a very specific set of skills that are in demand.

There are a ton of guys in this league who are younger, better and cheaper who get their “nose dirty” and “clean up dirty goals” as if that’s some sort of enviable skill. It’s bascially code for “he can’t do the things he used to do, but he still tries to injure people and can knock a few rebounds past a goalie”. There is absolutely no chance that any team that gives up a second and or a half decent prospect will be satisfied with him. He will take the spot of a younger and better player and be largely a black hole.

 

[Starat327]

Well....considering he was the only black guy playing in the game, I'm sure it was quite easy to pick him out

Justin Bailey says hi.

 

[God King Fudge]

His number of goals every year before this one are completely irrelevant. He’s 31 this year, has played a heavy game for years and players of his style lose it very quickly. Most logical people don’t give a crap that he brings things other than goals. He certainly doesn’t bring positive shot or possession metrics. He throws a few hits a game. Great. If that’s worth a pick and a prospect, GMs are even stupider than I give them credit for.

-Random guy posting on a hockey message board

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Plays with sandpaper and is good in around the net/on the pp. Definitely has value but isn't much of a factor 5 on 5 anymore. I'd like him on the Leafs given we're weak in those two areas but imo he's mostly living off name recognition rather than current ability.