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Examining if Wayne Simmonds Would Help the Vancouver Canucks
This article analyzes footage of Wayne Simmonds and his performance on January 16, 2020, against the Washington Capitals. You can find a nine-minute reel of his shifts here.
Vancouver Canucks fans have been anxious since news broke on February 6, 2020, about their apparent interest in the acquisition of New Jersey Devils winger Wayne Simmonds via a trade. 6’2’’ Simmonds, once a renowned power forward with the Philadephia Flyers, has struggled mightily with the bottom-dwelling Devils this season.
As of this article’s publication, he has tallied only seven goals and twenty-three total points in fifty-seven games.
Analysts have debated the benefits of bringing Simmonds to Vancouver. Other teams may have made calls to New Jersey as well. Here is an opportunity to see for yourselves whether Wayne Simmonds would be a valuable addition to your team.
A full written scouting report is available in the article.
Enjoy the video!