Flyers GM says team wants to extend Wayne Simmonds

Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall says the team wants to sign Wayne Simmonds to a contract extension despite trade rumors surrounding the winger.

Hextall made his comments during Friday’s draft, saying the team is “going to try and sign” Simmonds, via Elliotte Friedman.

Ron Hextall on Wayne Simmonds, “We’re going to try and sign him.”

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 23, 2018

Simmonds is under contract for $5 million next season, with a cap hit of just under $4 million. He had 46 points in 75 games, which was his lowest total since 2012, though he played through multiple injuries.

Hextall’s comments come days after The Athletic reported that the Flyers were looking to potentially trade Simmonds.