The Flyers will sign Wayne Simmonds to a one-day contract

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Julien Trekker
March 18, 2024 (11:26)

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The former Maple Leafs player Wayne Simmonds is set to sign a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Flyers to retire as a member of their organization.

Philadelphia Flyers Announce One-Day Contract to Honor Wayne Simmonds

The last time Simmonds played a game in the NHL, it was last season, with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

We just learned that he plans on officially retiring from the NHL, and that he'll do it as a Flyers' player.

Simmonds made the following declaration:

"It's hard to describe my emotions on a day like this, but one of my very first thoughts as I look back is my life in Philadelphia and playing for the Flyers. Taking the ice in a Flyers sweater is a special feeling and it's one that I'm truly proud of. The history of this franchise and standard of being a Flyer that was set is unique and one that I hold in the highest regard. Perhaps the biggest reason for that is the way the fans embrace this team. It was a thrill to play for you all these years, and you mean so much to me. I'd like to thank Dan Hilferty, Keith Jones and Danny Briere for making this a special day and the fans for all their support throughout the years for me and my family."

Here's the Flyers' statement, from NHL.com:

"Former Philadelphia Flyer Wayne Simmonds today announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL). In honor of his retirement, the Philadelphia Flyers will sign Simmonds to a one-day contract and honor his career on Saturday, April 13 when the Flyers host the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center (5 p.m. ET)."

All the details can be found here!

Wayne Simmonds had an amazing few years with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team at HockeyPatrol wishes him good luck!

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