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Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Wayne Simmonds

October 9, 2020 at 11:11 am CDT | by Zach Leach 8 Comments

The first reported UFA signing with the market now open is one that many saw coming. The Toronto Maple Leafs have brought in Ontario native Wayne Simmonds on a one-year deal, reports TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. It is a $1.5MM AAV and a full No-Movement Clause for the veteran power forward.

Simmonds was expected to draw interest from a number of teams on the free agent market. In fact, the Montreal Canadiens are known to have been in the mix as well and reportedly offered Simmonds slightly more than what he received from Toronto. However, the draw of playing in his hometown for a legitimate contender was too much for Simmonds to pass up.

At 32 years old and in steep offensive decline, the Maple Leafs are not getting the 50-60 point Simmonds of yesteryear. However, the 6’2″ forward can still bring some offensive touch combined with a strong defensive game. Simmonds physical presence will be especially valuable to a Toronto team in need of more snarl. His experience and leadership is also invaluable for a team hoping to finally make a deep playoff run.

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  1. MoneyBallJustWorks

    2 years ago

    Surprised it took 1.5 AND a NMC to get it done but he is the type of player they needed to add.

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  2. MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

    2 years ago

    Hopefully, this rejuvenates Simmers a little bit. The last two destinations could kill anybody’s motivation.

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    • MoneyBallJustWorks

      2 years ago

      exactly what I texted my buddy just now Mac.

      Reply
    • MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

      2 years ago

      @MoneyBallJustWorks – That shadow over your shoulder was me…sorry for the intrusion. BTW, any more fries left? It’s been a real Frenzy around here today! ;)

      Reply
  3. Bucky76

    2 years ago

    This should of happened long ago with Simmonds being a leaf… They have lacked grit the last 5 to 7 years…

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  4. backhandinbaptist

    2 years ago

    Toronto is winning the cup now

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    • MoneyBallJustWorks

      2 years ago

      lol

      Reply
  5. emt126

    2 years ago

    You this this will make your pansy azz forwards tough?

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