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New Jersey Devils: Five Teams That Could Use Wayne Simmonds

By Vincent Parise

NEWARK, NJ- OCTOBER 04: Wayne Simmonds #17 of the New Jersey Devils playing in his first game with the New Jersey Devils looks on during the game against the Winnipeg Jets on October 4, 2019 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ- OCTOBER 04: Wayne Simmonds #17 of the New Jersey Devils playing in his first game with the New Jersey Devils looks on during the game against the Winnipeg Jets on October 4, 2019 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues are the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They really might have what it takes to do it again, but you should be sure that they will be looking to improve their chances at the trade deadline. This has been a remarkable season for the Blues as they have stayed at or near the top of the Central Division despite having some serious injuries. They could add Wayne Simmonds at the deadline for a little bit more forward depth.

Simmonds isn’t going to add much offense but he will certainly help their bottom six in the short term. With Vladamir Tarasenko on long term injured reserve, they might be able to work out a trade with the Devils to get it done. He would likely only be a rental as his contract is up after this season. Most players on the active Blues roster know what it is like to have playoff success but Simmonds still would be able to provide some leadership for them.

They also lost Patrick Maroon to the Tampa Bay Lightning this past offseason so Simmonds might be able to replace some of what he brought in all areas of the game as well. The Blues have a very tight nit group it seems, so adding a great lockerroom guy like Simmonds might make that even better. They are prepared to go on another long run, so it would be a chance for Simmonds to get his hands on the Stanley Cup.

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