31 Thoughts will be coming soon, but one bit of news. Nothing finalized, but word is TOR is working on an extension with Wayne Simmonds. Sounds positive.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 28, 2021
Friedman later added in his 31 Thoughts column, “Nothing is done until it is done, but it sounds like Wayne Simmonds will be back in Toronto.”
Coming off of an extended offseason that afforded him an opportunity to fully recuperate and train after years of battling incessant injuries, the right winger started the 2020-21 season looking rejuvenated, tallying five goals in his first 12 games as a Leaf while playing 11:03 per night, including a role at the net front of a top power-play unit that was — it feels strange to say it now — absolutely flying in the early stages of the season.