Hextall shuts down Simmonds rumors: 'We're going to try and sign him'
Al Bello / Getty Images Sport / Getty
Don't believe the Wayne Simmonds trade rumors just yet, as the Philadelphia Flyers are aiming to re-sign the forward.
"We're going to try and sign him," general manager Ron Hextall said from the NHL Draft, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
The 29-year-old has one season remaining on his contract that carries a $3.975-million cap hit. Simmonds also has a 12-team no-trade list.
In 75 appearances last season, Simmonds notched 24 goals and 22 assists.