Wayne Simmonds has been out of the NHL for two years now, but his name still carries weight. On the ice, he was one of the best NHL power forwards. But he was also a player of colour.
After 11 seasons and six different organizations, goaltender Alex Stalock announced his retirement from the National Hockey League after 179 regular season games played.
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
The Philadelphia Flyers clutched out a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils during Wayne Simmonds’ retirement ceremony to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Good morning, my name is Andrew Fantucchio. It’s Tuesday, March 19, and here’s what’s happening around the NHL today. Patrick Roy has brought a lot of good things to the New York Islanders since taking over as the team’s head coach.
Former Philadelphia Flyers standout Wayne Simmonds officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday morning, complete with a date set for the Flyers to honor him – Saturday, April 13, when the Orange and Black host the New Jersey Devils at 5 p.m.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers icon Wayne Simmonds officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday morning, and with that, ‘Simmer’ will also sign a one-day contract to retire as a Flyers player on Saturday, April 13, when the Flyers host the New Jersey Devils at 5 p.m.
Despite there only being less than a month left this season, you can bet there’s a bunch of news around the National Hockey League. In this article, we’ll look at a veteran that is hanging up his skates, another suspension on the way, as well as an individual accomplishment that could be on the horizon.
Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday, saying the Flyers will sign him to a one-day contract and honor him with a pre-game ceremony on April 13 when the Flyers host the Devils.
During his time with the Philadelphia Flyers, Wayne Simmonds became known around the National Hockey League as one of the top power forwards around. But to hear him tell it, his time with the Flyers was nearly cut short.
After 15 remarkable years in the NHL, Wayne Simmonds, though yet to make it official, has announced that he is stepping away from the game. In an interview with Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press, the 35-year-old forward expressed gratitude for the unforgettable journey his hockey career provided him.
After a distinguished 15-year career in the NHL, Wayne Simmonds, though yet to make an official announcement, has indicated that he’s stepping away from the game.
Toronto Maple Leafs winger Wayne Simmonds scored twice in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks but was also the victim of an unfortunate attempted clearance.
The 32-year-old plays a powerful, physical game and will bring a little bit of grit to the Maple Leafs lineup, which is something general manager Kyle Dubas has been searching for in order to make his club tougher to play against.