News:Wayne Simmonds had a huge fantasy night Saturday, notching his first NHL hat trick and adding an assist in a 5-3 victory over Carolina.
Analysis: He has struggled in April with just three points in the nine games before Saturday. But he now has six points (three goals, three assists) in his last four games, and could provide you with a late-season boost.
News:Wayne Simmonds has one goal and one assist in his last eight games.
Analysis: March has been a tough month for many Flyers. Wayne Simmonds is no exception. He has two points and is minus-6 for the month. He has managed to maintain his penalty minutes with 15 in March.
News:Wayne Simmonds has gone scoreless in his last three games.
Analysis: After managing nearly a point per game through the season's first 17 contests, Wayne Simmonds has cooled a little. However, he still continues to mix it up, racking up nine penalty minutes in the last three games, and he tends to score in streaks. Keep him in your lineup.
News: The Flyers' Wayne Simmonds tallied a goal, an assist and yet another five minutes for fighting Saturday afternoon against the Jets.
Analysis: Flyers' fans haven't seen a power forward like this since Rick Tocchet. In 17 games this season Wayne Simmonds has 15 points (7G, 8A) and 44 PIMs. That would represent over 70 points and 200 PIMs in a full 82-game season. Right now he's helping his owners in a lot of different categories.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored two goals, an assist and had a fight in the Flyers' game Wednesday night at Pittsburgh.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds is really on a tear since coming back from the concussion he sustained on February 1. In the the seven games since, he has seven points (4 G, 3 A) and 12 PIM.
News:Wayne Simmonds had and assist and seven penalty minutes in the Flyers' blowout of the Islanders Monday afternoon.
Analysis: The assist represents four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in the last five games. He also fought Matt Martin as he picked up seven penalty minutes. If your team needs a balance of scoring and toughness then you should target Wayne Simmonds in a trade.
News:Wayne Simmonds racked up 18:45 in ice time Friday and scored on the power play as the Flyers lost to the Devils.
Analysis: It appears Wayne Simmonds is fully recovered from the concussion that cost him three games. It is good to see him put up almost 20 minutes of ice time and contribute on the power play. It wasn't all good news as the Flyers' winger was minus-2.
News:Wayne Simmonds played 15:41 and fired a pair of shots on goal in Saturday's win over Carolina.
Analysis: After missing three games with a concussion, it appears Wayne Simmonds is healthy enough to log steady minutes again. Prior to the injury, he was playing 16:27/game, including 4:19/game on the Flyers' power-play unit.
News:Wayne Simmonds will return to the Flyers' lineup Saturday after a three-game absence, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Analysis: This is great news for Wayne Simmonds owners, especially if he picks up where he left off. The Flyers had bumped him up to the top line and he seemed to be finding his scoring touch. Check back before they drop the puck to make sure he is not scratched.
News:Wayne Simmonds (concussion) won't play in Thursday's game against the Panthers, Frank Seravalli of The Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Analysis: On the plus side, the report notes that the Flyers could get Wayne Simmonds -- who has five points in eight games to date -- back by Saturday's game against Hurricanes.
News:Wayne Simmonds practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion this past Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds sported a non-contact jersey in practice Wednesday, so at this point it would be a surprise if he is cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Panthers.
News:Wayne Simmonds (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lightning, the Flyers' official site reports.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds had just been promoted to the Flyers' top line before he left last Friday's game with a head injury. He will sit out Tuesday and is questionable for Thursday's contest. Tye McGinn replaced Simmonds on the top line Saturday and will likely continue to take his spot until he is able to return.
News:Wayne Simmonds sat out Saturday's game due to a concussion sustained during Friday's game against the Capitals, NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds acquired the head injury when the Capitals' John Erskine elbowed him in the first period of Friday's 3-2 loss, resulting in a three-game suspension for Erskine. Tye McGinn replaced Simmonds on the Flyers' top line Saturday and could have an extended run in that spot if Simmonds continues to suffer post-concussion effects.
News:Wayne Simmonds (upper body) will not play Saturday.
Analysis: Simmons remains day-to-day and will likely aim for a return Tuesday against the Lightning.
Flyers' Simmonds Unlikely To Return To Friday's Game
News:Wayne Simmonds suffered what appeared to be an upper body injury during Friday's game against the Capitals and is unlikely to return, Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds took a right elbow to the head from John Erskine, and was bleeding from the nose afterwards.
News:Wayne Simmonds will be playing on the Flyers' top line Friday night with Claude Giroux and Danny Briere, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: It looks like the hard work has paid off for Wayne Simmonds, the Flyers' leader in points. The gritty winger may see more opportunities for deflections and rebounds, which is his forte, as Giroux and Briere put more shots on goal.
News: With an assist on the Flyers' only goal Tuesday night Wayne Simmonds, took over the team lead in points.
Analysis: If anyone on the Flyers' could be considered hot, it would be Wayne Simmonds. He not only leads the team in points with five (2G, 3A), he also leads in PIM with 27.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored the Flyers' first goal and assisted on Jakub Voracek's power-play goal in the first period Thursday, enough to push Philadelphia to a 2-1 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: After surprisingly breaking out with 28 goals and 49 points -- thanks in large part to 11 power-play goals -- last year, Wayne Simmonds had started this season slowly, collecting just an assist in three games. You can still count on him as a source of points and PIM in fantasy.
News:Wayne Simmonds has left Liberec of the Czech Extraliga, citing family reasons, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis: Undoubtedly, Wayne Simmonds' departure had something to do with him receiving racial taunts from the Czech opponent Chomutov. Simmonds has received apologies from Chomutov for the incident, but felt a return to Canada was his best course of action. Simmonds will remain under contract with Liberec, with the team welcoming back if he's willing to return.
News:Wayne Simmonds, who is playing for Liberec of the Czech Extraliga, was the target of another racial slur while on the ice, reports the Toronto Sun.
Analysis: During last Sunday's game, Wayne Simmonds fought with an opposing player and afterwards, some fans started chanting the Czech word for monkey. Simmonds, who does not speak Czech, didn't know he had been slurred. The president of the opposing team, Chomutov, sent a letter of apology to Simmonds on Monday, telling the winger it was, "embarrassing, pathetic and small," and that the team will do its best to find the perpetrators and bar them from the stadium. Simmonds was also the target of a racist act during an exhibition game last season.
News:Wayne Simmonds has signed a lockout contract with Eispiraten Criummitschau GmbH, a tier II club in the German Bundesleague, CSN Philly reports.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds scored a career-high 28 goals to go along with 21 assists last season for the Flyers. He's the fourth Flyer to sign a deal to play in Europe, joining Ruslan Fedotenko, Jakub Voracek and Ilya Bryzgalov.
News:Wayne Simmonds has signed a six-year contract extension with the Flyers, sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Terms weren't disclosed, but presumably, Wayne Simmonds -- who was acquired by the Flyers in last summer's deal that sent Mike Richards to the Kings -- is being rewarded handsomely for his breakout year this past season, in which he notched 28 goals and 49 points, both career-highs.
News:Wayne Simmonds required surgery to repair a broken left index finger after the Flyers were eliminated from the playoffs, reports the Associated Press.
Analysis: He still managed a goal and five assists in 11 playoff games, and showed his value as a tough, two-way player. His recovery time is four to six weeks.
News: Simmons scored two goals and added an assist in Thursday's 7-1 annihilation of the Leafs.
Analysis: After suffering through a 16-game goal drought, Wayne Simmonds has three markers in his last two games, bolstering his career-high total to 25 on the season.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored his first goal since February 21, netting one of Philadelphia's three goals in Monday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds has already established a career high in points and goals and is one of just a handful of players with 20-plus goals and 100-plus penalty minutes. Hopefully this recent goal will get him scoring in the season's final two weeks.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored his 22nd goal of the season with 10 seconds remaining Tuesday against Winnipeg to send the game to overtime. The Flyers went on to win, 5-4.
Analysis: He also had an assist, giving him three multi-point games in his last five outings. Wayne Simmonds has had a flair for timely goals this year and has grown into an impressive fantasy contributor as a core player for the Flyers.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored a pair of goals on the power play in Thursday's win over Buffalo.
Analysis: He struck once to tie the game, then again 3:17 later to put the Flyers ahead for good. Wayne Simmonds is in the midst of a very productive month of February, as he's got nine points and 18 PIM in eight games. Five of those nine points are goals, and four of those have come with the man advantage.
News:Wayne Simmonds saw his three-game goal streak end in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Islanders. He had four goals over three games heading into Tuesday's loss.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds also was denied on the Flyers' final shootout attempt, thus cementing the loss. The gritty winger has been buzzing since the All-Star break and has already established a new career high in goals with 17. He's racking up penalty minutes as well (as most Flyers tend to do), making him a valuable commodity in leagues that reward goon points.
News:Wayne Simmonds netted his career high 17th goal of the season during Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers, Tim Panaccio of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds now has 31 points in his first season with the Flyers. He also has 57 PIM, so his combination of scoring ability and physical play make him a fantasy option that should be taken notice of.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored twice Thursday -- once on the power play -- in a win over the Predators.
Analysis: With 15 goals in 50 games, Wayne Simmonds is already just one off his career high. He should blow by that mark, and that steady production combined with a decent number of hits and PIM is good enough to make him fantasy-relevant.
News:Wayne Simmonds notched two assists along with an empty-net goal in Saturday's win over New Jersey, giving him six points over the last five games.
Analysis: The versatile forward is well on his way to surpassing the 40 points and 16 goals he posted two seasons earlier. Wayne Simmonds is a strong two-way player for the Flyers and has a healthy 55 penalty minutes on the season, making him well worth a look in deeper leagues.
News:Wayne Simmonds notched his third assist in the last four games with a helper in Tuesday's win over Carolina.
Analysis:Wayne Simmonds has been more active offensively of late, but most of what he does on the ice does not translate well into the fantasy hockey world. He has 19 points in 41 games with 53 penalty minutes and can be a boost to rosters in deep leagues that reward penalty minutes.
News:Wayne Simmonds scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Unfortunately, he may have also knocked his stud teammate Claude Giroux out of the game. Giroux went down in front of him and Wayne Simmonds tried to leap over. But his knee whacked Giroux in the right side of his head and he left the game. Simmonds is starting to heat up -- he has back-to-back two-point games and five points in his last four. He may be on the wire -- go check.
News: Simmonds has signed a two-year contract with the Flyers worth $3.5 million, csnphilly.com reports.
Analysis: That's a nice raise for Simmonds, who made $821,667 with the Kings last season and comes to the Flyers via the Mike Richard trade last month.
News: The Kings have traded Simmonds, Brayden Schenn and a second-round draft pick to the Flyers in exchange for Mike Richards, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Simmonds, who scored 14 goals and 16 assists in 80 games for the Kings this past season, will join a re-tooled Philly forward group that is now without high-scoring centers Jeff Carter and Mike Richards. Simmonds, who has racked up 191 PIMs over the past two seasons, has some sandpaper in his game, a trait that should play well in the Philly lineup.
News: Simmonds bagged a goal and an assist Saturday as the Kings beat San Jose in the Shark Tank to avoid elimination and send the series back to Los Angeles.
Analysis: His primary playoff contribution had been 20 PIMs in the first four games, during which time he had just one point. He's a more capable scorer than that short history would indicate.
News: Simmonds scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a win over the Stars.
Analysis: He put a horrible March (three points in 14 games) behind him with his first-star performance Saturday. We were expecting him to have a better season but perhaps this is a consolidation year. Next season could finally bring 50 points and 100-plus PIMs.
News: Simmonds scored twice for the Kings on Thursday.
Analysis: Simmonds has not taken the jump that was expected of him after coming off his best season last year. 11 goals is nothing to sneeze at but still not what was hoped for.
News: Simmonds returned to the ice from his leg injury Thursday in a shutout loss to Phoenix. He skated 12:29 and registered one shot on goal.
Analysis: He only missed two games with the injury. Simmons makes a decent fantasy play as a guy who can provide some points as well as some penalty minutes.
Simmonds Expected To Rejoin Lineup Thursday For Kings
News: Simmonds (leg) practiced Thursday and is expected to play the same day, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Simmonds had been sidelined since Saturday with a leg injury but you're free to deploy him as usual going forward.
News: Simmonds (leg) returned to practice Wednesday and could rejoin the lineup Thursday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Simmonds was a full participant in practice so we'll assume he'll lace up the skates Thursday if he's feeling okay after the morning skate.
News: Simmonds (leg) could return to the lineup as early as Thursday, the Kings' official site reports.
Analysis: Simmonds had an MRI Monday, but the results were encouraging. "No tears, no breaks, no chips, no strains," head coach Terry Murray said. "Everything is good. It's just a little bit of swelling, but he was feeling better yesterday and I'm sure he will be much better today. It's just a matter of treatment."
News: An MRI on Simmonds' injured leg revealed no major structural damage, LAKingsInsider.com reports. He is considered day-to-day.
Analysis: He'll still likely miss Tuesday's game against the Blues, but this has to be considered positive news for the Kings, who were initially unsure how much time Simmonds might miss.
News: Simmonds (leg) will miss at least Los Angeles' upcoming road games against Dallas and St. Louis, LAKingsInsider.com reports.
Analysis: An MRI is scheduled for Monday, so the Kings don't fully know what they're up against at the moment. The results from that will presumably need to come back clean before the team contemplates sending Simmonds back onto the ice.
News: The Kings are hopeful that Simmonds (leg) avoided any serious injury in Saturday's win over the Oilers, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: He'll be further evaluated Sunday before the team heads to Dallas. "We'll have a better idea tomorrow. It doesn't sound too serious, and I'm definitely hoping that. I'll get more information tomorrow," head coach Terry Murray said following the game.
News: Simmonds injured his right leg when he ended up on the bottom of the pile of bodies during the scrum that came after Drew Doughty's blistering hit on Taylor Hall in the second period of Saturday's game.
Analysis: There must have been six or seven guys in the pile and Simmonds had to be helped off the ice; he wasn't putting much weight on his right leg. He's a buzz-saw who can play on any line the Kings put him; he'll be a huge loss to the team if he's out for long.
Simmonds To Resume Checking Role For Kings Saturday
News: Simmonds was back skating on the team's primary checking line at Friday's practice, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: The return of Alexei Ponikarovsky will bump Simmonds off the top line after just one game.
News: Simmonds was moved back to the team's top scoring line at practice Wednesday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Simmonds has had streaks of success in a more offensive role in the past and will get a chance to do so again it seems.
News: Simmonds scored his seventh goal and added a helper in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Chicago.
Analysis: Simmonds extended his current scoring streak to four games and five points (3G, 2A). Simmonds only has 13 points in 31 games, but should be considered if you have room on your bench in deep keeper leagues.
News: Simmonds was back practicing on the team's third line Wednesday.
Analysis: Simmonds got a one-game audition on the team's top line but it doesn't appear that the move will stick as the Kings continue to struggle to find some consistent scoring.
News: Simmonds is expected to skate on the team's top line Saturday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Simmonds has been a bit of a disappointment so far this season with just seven points (four goals, three assists) but he could benefit greatly from the increased role as he did have some success in this role last season.
News: Simmonds (lower body) will play Saturday against New Jersey, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: "Nothing's broken," Simmonds said after the team's morning skate. "It's all good." Coach Terry Murray described the injury as a bruise, so Simmonds should be safe to use Saturday night.
News: Simmonds (lower body) is considered questionable for Saturday's game, LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Simmonds received treatment Friday and will attempt to participate in Saturday's morning skate. His availability for the Kings' matchup with the Devils will be determined following the session.
News: Simmonds left Thursday's game in the third period with a lower-body injury, but not before picking up a goal and an assist.
Analysis: There's no word yet on how serious the injury is; keep an eye out for updates.
News: Simmonds did not receive any supplementary punishment from the league after delivering a butt end to T.J. Galiardi on Saturday, the L.A. Times reports.
Analysis: This is good news for both Simmonds and the Kings, who will have their right wing in the lineup for Monday night's game against the Wild.
News: Simmonds recorded his first two goals of the year in Thursday's loss to the Coyotes.
Analysis: He was the only King able to get a puck past Phoenix goaltender Ilya Byzgalov. Simmonds put up a nice season last year, improving on his rookie campaign, but has a ways to go before he's a major fantasy contributor.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds ended a six-game skid without a point when he scored his 15th goal of the season Monday in a rout of the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Simmonds was red hot in January and early February, but his points started drying up right before the break. He's back on the third line for now in L.A., so don't expect a huge stretch run from Simmonds, who remains just an option in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored a second-period goal and also had the first assist on C Anze Kopitar's first-period goal Thursday against the Ducks. It was Simmonds' seventh multi-point game of the season, and Simmonds has now recorded at least one point in eight of his last 11 games. Simmonds has four goals and six assists during that stretch.
Analysis: Simmonds has benefited from the absence of Justin Williams and has played regularly on the top line the last few weeks. He is not a big-time multi-point threat, but playing alongside Kopitar has its benefits. He is a good two-way presence, but Simmonds still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:Wayne Simmonds and Drew Doughty scored in the final 1:46 and the Los Angeles Kings won their sixth consecutive game, 3-2 over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Simmonds tied it with 1:46 to play with a long backhander from the edge of the left faceoff circle. Martin Brodeur was flush against the goal post, but he was screen by Ryan Smyth and the puck found the net from a bad angle.
Analysis: Simmonds has three goals and five assists in his last nine games. He has been playing a lot on the top line since Justin Williams went down with another injury. Simmonds seems comfortable playing alongside Anze Kopitar and Ryan Smyth. However, he is still not an explosive scorer and hardly plays on the power play. He is a good two-way presence, but Simmonds still has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored a second-period goal on Tuesday against the Sharks. Simmonds, who had nine goals in 82 games as a rookie last season, now has 12 goals in 45 games this season and was recently promoted to the Kings' first line to replace injured RW Justin Williams, who has a broken ankle. Simmonds has two goals and one assist in his last three games.
Analysis: Simmonds has been on the first line before and has done well. He has become a favorite of coach Terry Murray because of his tough two-way play. But since he isn't an explosive scorer, Simmonds remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored his first goal in a month Monday as L.A. defeated the Sharks.
Analysis: Simmonds' goals have mostly come in bunches this season, so maybe he's ready to go on a little roll the rest of this week. If he does, maybe think about using him in deeper leagues for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 11-17).
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds returned to action Saturday, just 14 days after undergoing surgery to clear up cartilage damage in his left knee. Simmonds finished with a minus-1 rating in 14:27 of ice time.
Analysis: Simmonds was having a good year until this injury popped up, with 20 points in 33 games. He had just 23 points in a full 2008-09 campaign. Get him back active as a low-end Fantasy flier in deeper leagues, now that he's healthy.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds had surgery on Monday to clean up cartilage damage in his left knee, but there is no timeline for his return. Los Angeles called up forward Corey Elkins from Manchester of the AHL on an emergency basis, but he isn't scheduled to join the team until Tuesday's game in Edmonton.
Analysis: Simmonds was having a good year until this injury popped up, with 20 points in 33 games. He had just 23 points in a full 2008-09 campaign. Stash Simmmonds in deeper leagues for the time being.
News: NHL.com reports that Kings RW Wayne Simmonds is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.
Analysis: Simmonds was having a good year until this injury popped up, with 20 points in 33 games. He had just 23 points in a full 2008-09 campaign. Coach Terry Murray said the injury didn't happen in Thursday's shootout win over the Coyotes, so hopefully this isn't anything stress related. Stash Simmmonds in deeper leagues for the time being.
News: RW Wayne Simmonds scored the Kings' only goal in regulation on Saturday against the Blackhawks. Simmonds got his eighth of the season at 2:41 of the second period. He carried the puck along the right boards, left a drop pass for Michal Handzus, headed toward the net, got a perfect return pass from Handzus at the edge of the crease and beat Cristobal Huet with a backhander between the pads. Simmonds now has three goals and one assist in his last three games, following a five-game stretch in which Simmonds did not record a point.
Analysis: Simmonds has eight goals and seven assists in 27 games this season. He has seen some top-line time in 2009-10, but spends most of it on the third line with Handzus. Simmonds does well at both ends of the ice for Los Angeles, but he remains just a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 during Wednesday's game against the Hurricanes. Simmonds gave Los Angeles a 4-2 lead on a wrist shot 10:05 into the third. It was his fifth goal and first in eight games.
Analysis: Simmonds has five points in five November games. He is up to 11 points in 19 games this season and also a plus-11 rating. Simmonds saw some top-line time earlier this season, but he has primarily been a third-line contributor. He has really impressed in the early season, but we still view Simmonds more as a low-end Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports when forward Justin Williams went down in practice Thursday with an undisclosed lower-body injury, it figured to leave a big hole on the Kings' first line. Turns out, it took less than a day to fill that hole. During a brainstorming session in coach Terry Murray's office Thursday, general manager Dean Lombardi threw out an idea: Why not try third-line winger Wayne Simmonds, who had been playing well, on the first line? Murray gave it a try, and it has worked out well so far. Simmonds scored a big goal in the Kings' 5-3 victory over Phoenix on Saturday.
Analysis: Simmonds, known for his defense and strong skating, impressed as a rookie last season, but his offensive potential has been a question. Already, Simmonds is almost halfway to the nine goals he scored last season and seems to enjoy playing on a line with center Anze Kopitar and winger Ryan Smyth. "Simmer got the chance, and so far he's proving that he wants to play with me and Smitty," Kopitar said. "That's what Terry and everyone else were looking for, for somebody to step up like that, and Simmer's doing a fantastic job." Simmonds, who has scored in three straight games, likely will return to his third-line post as soon as Williams healthy. However, in Murray's system, the third line is just as important as the top line. Simmonds likely won't be a Fantasy standout, so despite the good run, he has low-end value.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds, who only scored nine goals last season, made it two games in a row with a goal when he scored in Thursday's win over the Stars.
Analysis: Simmonds is getting in on the offensive side of things early this season in Los Angeles, but as a third-line forward he shouldn't be much use outside of deeper leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored a first-period goal Tuesday against the Sharks. Simmonds, playing a third-line role alongside C Michal Handzus and LW Alexander Frolov, had nine goals as a rookie last season but tied for the team lead in the preseason with five goals.
Analysis: Simmonds is a staple on the Kings' third line. Unfortunately, he is not as talented offensively as Frolov. He plays well inside Terry Murray's system and the Kings would love for him to become more aggressive on offense. But until that happens, he has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Los Angeles RW Wayne Simmonds scored his seventh goal of the season on Monday against the Flames. He has 19 points on the season now with seven goals and 12 assists.
Analysis: Simmonds is getting solid minutes in his first full season with the Kings but has not done enough to be relevant yet in Fantasy. Continue ignoring him.
News: Kings rookie RW Wayne Simmonds assisted twice in Thursday's win over the Bruins. He now has four points in his last three games after putting up 14 in his first 67 games.
Analysis: Simmonds is averaging more than 13 minutes per game and has received a lot of quality PT in his first NHL season, but he hasn't stepped up as a top offensive option for Los Angeles. He is still learning the NHL game and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored a goal during Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win against the Islanders. Los Angeles opened the scoring just 2:08 into the game. Simmonds, in the left circle, took the puck from teammate Brad Richardson and ripped a quick wrist shot past Yann Danis' short side. It was his fifth goal and first score since Jan. 8.
Analysis: Simmonds is averaging 13 minutes per game and has received a lot of quality PT in his first NHL season, but he hasn't stepped up as a top offensive option for Los Angeles. He is still learning the NHL game and has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored for the second time in his last three games as L.A. defeated Anaheim on Thursday night.
Analysis: Simmonds was seeing top-six time to begin the season, but has been more of a lower-line staple over the last few months. Until Simmonds becomes a consistent offensive threat, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RW Wayne Simmonds scored the Kings' only goal Saturday against the Flyers. Simmonds, a 20-year-old rookie who has earned praise for his energy and grit as a third-line winger, had recorded only two points (both on assists) in his previous 11 games.
Analysis: Simmonds was seeing top-six time to begin the season, but has been more of a lower-line staple over the last few months. Until Simmonds becomes a consistent offensive threat, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News: Kings RW Wayne Simmonds scored a second-period goal Saturday against the Blue Jackets on his only shot on goal of the game. Simmonds, a 20-year-old rookie, had not scored since his first NHL goal, on Oct. 14 against Anaheim. Over the next 22 games, Simmonds totaled only two assists and, at one point, got dropped to the fourth line. Simmonds was also credited with three hits.
Analysis: Perhaps the Kings should have sent Simmonds to the minors because he still looks very raw. Until Simmonds becomes a consistent offensive threat, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports RW Wayne Simmonds was one of the biggest surprises of training camp when he made the Kings' roster as a 20-year-old rookie rather than being sent to the American Hockey League. The Kings valued Simmonds' grit and energy, but Simmonds is facing his first challenge as a NHL player. Simmonds played his second game Saturday against the Blackhawks since being demoted to the Kings' fourth line, alongside LW Raitis Ivanans and C Brad Richardson. "There are times when he tries to do a little too much with the puck and (turns) it over in the neutral zone," coach Terry Murray said. "That's a learning process. It's not a punishment."
Analysis: Simmonds had just one point in 13 November games and has just three points in 22 games this season. Perhaps the Kings should have sent him to the minors because he still looks very raw. Until Simmonds becomes a consistent offensive threat, he has limited Fantasy appeal.
News:Wayne Simmonds got his first NHL goal for Los Angeles during Tuesday's 6-3 win against the Ducks. Simmonds, a second-round pick in the 2007 draft, got the Kings on the board only 33 seconds after Anaheim went up 2-0 in the first period on an assist from Sean O'Donnell. He finished at plus-1 in 6:29 of ice time.
Analysis: The 20-year-old forward has made the jump from junior hockey to the pros. The Kings are kind of weak on the right side of the ice and Simmonds has a good chance of sticking around with the Kings. However, he has limited offensive upside and is more of a checking forward. It's safe to ignore him in Fantasy.
News: RW Wayne Simmonds, a second-round draft pick of the Kings in 2007, made his NHL debut for the Kings Saturday against the Sharks. Simmonds logged 12:02 of ice time and recorded three hits. Simmonds didn't take a shot and finished at even.
Analysis: The 20-year-old forward has made the jump from junior hockey to the pros. The Kings are kind of weak on the right side of the ice and Simmonds has a good chance of sticking around with the Kings. However, he has limited offensive upside and is more of a checking forward. It's safe to ignore him in Fantasy.
