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Wayne Simmonds to sign 1-day contract with Flyers, retire from NHL
Wayne Simmonds will sign a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on April 13 and officially retire from the NHL.
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Wayne Simmonds will sign a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on April 13 and officially retire from the NHL.
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