As the trade deadline approached, plenty of Flyers fans had their fingers crossed. Maybe Chuck Fletcher wouldn't make the move? Maybe Wayne Simmonds would still be a Flyer Tuesday night against the Sabres?

But right before a 3 p.m. deadline, media (including our own Dave Isaac), confirmed that the power forward had been traded to Nashville for Ryan Hartman and a conditional 2020 fourth-round pick that could become a third-rounder if the Predators win a round in the playoffs this season.

Details:Flyers trade Wayne Simmonds to Predators for Ryan Hartman, draft pick

Despite the will-he-stay-or-will-he-go uncertainty this season, Flyers faithful reacted with frustration but also well wishes for the All-Star.

The frustrated Flyers fans

Well-wishes for Simmer

Nate Chute is a producer with the USA Today Network. Follow him on Twitter at @nchute.