> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FTB: Thank you, Wayne - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-thank-you-wayne-simmonds-retirement/ - Published: 2024-03-19T10:00:07.000Z - Updated: 2024-03-19T10:00:06.000Z - Description: 15 seasons, 1,037 games later, we say goodbye to Wayne Simmonds. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: From The Branches Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans! It's officially the end of Wayne Simmonds NHL career. [Simmonds to retire a Flyer after 15 NHL seasonsForward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams.![](https://a.espncdn.com/wireless/mw5/r1/images/bookmark-icons-v2/espn-icon-180x180.png)ESPNField Level Media![](https://a2.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2019%2F0225%2Fr506611_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg)](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/39759758/wayne-simmonds-retire-flyer-15-nhl-seasons?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After 15 seasons in the NHL, he's experienced something only a fraction of a percentage of hockey players get to. A decade and a half of professional hockey at it's peak, playing for the Kings, Flyers, Sabres, Devils, Predators, and Maple Leafs. He made huge impacts everywhere he went; particularly in Philadelphia where spent that majority of his career. [Wayne Simmonds Community Efforts Have Lasting Impact — O2K Sports ManagementZayde Wisdom wasn’t alone during his journey to major junior hockey. His mother, Mairri McConnell, works multiple jobs, including sales at a garage door manufacturer. His father, Anies Wisdom, drove trucks. Any discretionary income went toward their son’s blossoming hockey career, and it often wasn![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603517afde311e3d199ea180/7f5e7ebe-0466-4ee7-8d22-cf7a77cce5c9/favicon.ico?format=100w)O2K Sports ManagementHunter Reverman![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/603517afde311e3d199ea180/603e40f42e0a99495db487bc/605ceb9f97aa7435dd6c4904/1617734688075/waynesimmonds-communityefforts.jpg?format=1500w)](https://www.o2kmanagement.com/news/wayne-simmonds-community-efforts-have-lasting-impact?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) His coming home to Toronto also meant a lot to Leafs fans: [Wayne Simmonds means everythingIt’s been a while since a Black player donned a Leafs sweater![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsOmar White![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w1200/2023/03/scott-gummerson-Maple-Leafs-Jersey-unsplash--cropped--1.jpg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-wayne-simmonds-means-everything/) People with his reach, prominence, and abilities can sometimes phone in or do a bare minimum of outreach, but he was on top of it every chance he got. Never a moment wasted. [Simmonds Making Goals & Dreams Come TrueWayne Simmonds hosting his 2nd annual ‘Wayne’s Road Hockey Warriors’ in his home community; NHLPA Goals & Dreams supporting with donation of 25 sets of equipment![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)NHLPA.comChris Lomon![](https://cdn.nhlpa.com/img/assets/nhlpa.com/gallery/49357f3a-8529-458c-b6d3-5d0a9ecd8233/WayneSimmonds-thumbnail.jpg)](https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-12786/simmonds-making-goals-dreams-come-true?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With over 1,000 games, Wayne Simmonds made a huge impact, and we thank him for it. Now, some other news. Are the Carolina Hurricanes considering a rebuild? There's a new Amazon show coming soon, player focused instead of one team. I'm sure it won't be overly edited and censored at all. > Interesting nugget coming out of today's NHL GMs Meeting: A couple managers mentioned that the league has signed on to do a behind-the-scenes series with Amazon that will centre around 10-12 star players. > > It's due for a fall release. > > — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [March 18, 2024](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1769789706516996252?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) An overview of the current Leafs situation from MLHS. [Lineup experimentation, Nick Robertson’s frustration, and special teams adjustments - Maple Leafs NotebookIt was a week light on games for the Maple Leafs, but injuries and illnesses are keeping the lineup in constant flux heading into a much busier week ahead. Earlier today, I questioned the idea that this is a Cup-or-bust season for the Maple Leafs while looking at the scoring depth, youth, and continuity developing \[…\]![](https://www.mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli![](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/nick-robby-usat.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2024/03/18/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-lineup-experiments-special-teams-adjustments/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It's going to be great when Easton Cowan breaks into the Leafs line up. [PYETTE: Drive, consistency fuel Easton Cowan’s record point streakEaston Cowan’s team record 34-game point streak, which started. Nov. 25, adds up to half of the London Knights’ full 68-game schedule![](https://dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital/15.6.0/websites/images/apple-touch-icons/iphone-retina/icon-lfp.png)London Free PressRyan Pyette![](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/lfpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LDN20240311DR005.LF_.jpg)](https://lfpress.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/pyette-drive-consistency-fuel-easton-cowans-record-point-streak?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Huntsville Sting U13 Black team did 1,358 'good deeds' and were named Good Deeds Cup winners. [‘Immensely proud’: Huntsville hockey team’s good deeds recognizedThe U13 team completed 1,358 good deeds to win Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup; team donating $100,000 prize to Food4Kids Muskoka![](https://www.vmcdn.ca/files/ui/icons/fav/at-orillia.png)OrilliaMatters.comSupplied Photo![](https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/orilliamatters/images/sports/2024-03-18-huntsville-team-wins-good-deeds-cup.jpg;w=1200;h=800;mode=crop)](https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-sports/immensely-proud-huntsville-hockey-teams-good-deeds-recognized-8457847?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Another Brock Badgers goalie gets an NHL deal. [Oilers sign Brock Badgers goaltender Connor Ungar to 2-year deal | CBC SportsThe Edmonton Oilers have signed Brock Badgers goaltender Connor Ungar to a two-year, entry-level contract following his standout rookie season in the OUA.![](https://www.cbc.ca/a/apple-touch-icon.png)CBC![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7147991.1710804771!/fileImage/httpImage/image.JPG_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hkn-oilers-moves-20240318.JPG)](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers-connor-ungar-signed-two-year-1.7147961?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Finally, the PWHL trade deadline was yesterday, and it seems like Ottawa has thrown in the towel. [PWHL Trade Deadline Roundup: Ottawa swings two deals![](https://www.sportsnet.ca/sn_favicon.ico)Sportsnet| March 18, 2024, 6:24 PM![](https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tereza-Vanis%CC%8Cova%CC%81-1040x572.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/pwhl/article/pwhl-trade-deadline-roundup-ottawa-montreal-swing-deal/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Enjoy your day everyone!