BREAKING: Wayne Simmonds Signs A One-Day Retirement Contract With His Former Team
This afternoon reports have confirmed that former NHL star Wayne Simmonds is officially retiring from the league. He has signed a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Flyers to make it official.
Simmonds Signs A One-Day Retirement Contract In Philly
Today the Philadelphia Flyers made an exciting announcement confirming they will be signing former forward Wayne Simmonds to a one-day contract. Simmonds will be in town on April 13th when the Flyers will honor him before the Flyers game.
Congrats, @Simmonds17!
The Flyers will sign Wayne Simmonds to a one-day contract and celebrate his career on Saturday, April 13 at @WellsFargoCtr.
Wayne Simmonds has announced his retirement.
Congratulations on a great career, Wayne!
Simmonds in his illustrious NHL career played 1,037 games and amassed 524 points. His most games came of course with the Philadelphia Flyers at over 500 but he also played for the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres.
We wish Wayne Simmonds the best as he enters this next phase of his post-playing career. April 13th is sure to be a special night for NHL fans as they get to see Simmonds honored for his impact on the game of hockey.
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