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Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren expects that Simmonds will show that he possesses more offensive ability than he displayed while a member of the Kings. "I think Wayne can score more than he scored in L.A., given a little more opportunity," he said during last week's press conference. For his part, Simmonds pointed out that he's excited to show Flyers fans that he can be a physical force, saying "Broad Street Bullies like to play physical and hit everything that moves. That's the way I like to play. I feel if I'm not playing physical, then I'm not playing well. I think I can help in that aspect." The well-rounded forward certainly has people excited for his arrival.