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Gagne needs surgery, seeks second opinion
Flyers left wing Simon Gagne will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area but will seek second opinions from two doctors in Canada on Thursday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgreen said today. Holmgren said Gagne has agreed that surgery is needed but would like to "cover all ...
Flyer's Simon Gagne has 2 Hernias; Surgery Possible, Out Indefinitely.
BucketofPucks.com — After starting the season with just 1 goal in 9 games, struggling Philadelphia Flyer Left Wing Simon... Gagne underwent an ultrasound today where 2 hernias were discovered in the right side of his Groin. BucketofPucks.com has the fantasy ramifications! (more) Flyer's Simon Gagne has 2 Hernias; Surgery Possible, Out ...
No Gagne at Practice
No Gagne at Practice
philly.com — If you didn t notice Simon Gagne on the ice much in the 3rd period of Sunday... night s loss to the Sharks, it s because he wasn t there. He only skated in one shift before sitting on the bench for the rest of the game. Gagne did not skate in Monday s ... (more) No Gagne at Practice
NHL source: Gagne may need hernia surgery
phillyburbs.com — VOORHEES, N.J. - The newspaper learned Monday night from a National Hockey League source that the Flyers... are contemplating putting left wing Simon Gagne on injured reserve, due to the fact he may require surgery for a hernia. (more) NHL source: Gagne may need hernia surgery
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Gagne needs surgery, seeks second opinion
Flyers Fan Central — ... wing Simon Gagne will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area but will seek second opinions from two doctors in Canada on Thursday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgreen said today. Holmgren said Gagne has agreed that surgery is needed but would like to "cover all his bases" by visiting another specialist. Holmgren said the length of Gagne's recovery period can only be determined once his surgery is performed. View original blog post here: Flyer Files

Looks Like Surgery For Gagne
KK Hockey — ... left wing Simon Gagne will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area but will seek second opinions from two doctors in Canada on Thursday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgreen said today. Holmgren said Gagne has agreed that surgery is needed but would like to “cover all his bases” by visiting another specialist. Holmgren said the length of Gagne’s recovery period can only be determined once his surgery is performed. continued

Simon Gagne needs surgery on hernias
Crash the Crease — ... wing Simon Gagne will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area but will seek second opinions from two doctors in Canada on Thursday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said today. Holmgren said Gagne has agreed that surgery is needed but would like to “cover all his bases” by visiting another specialist. Holmgren said the length of Gagne’s recovery period can only be determined once his surgery is performed. Full story here

Puck Previews: Flames face division-leading Avs; Gaborik out
Puck Daddy — ... gets a one-year deal from the Anaheim Ducks, and is sent to the Ducks' minor-league affiliate in Bakersfield. [AP] • Simon Gagne(notes) will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area, but he's seeking a second opinion. There was just something a little off about the Philadelphia Flyers attack last night up front. Not sure if it's Gagne's absence, but this is a big loss depending on the rehab time. [Gormley] • Rob Scuderi(notes) apologies for what his coach says was ...

Thursday Morning Fly By: Setting records, selling loyalties, and cancelling off-days
Broad Street Hockey — ... First, Gagne: team doctors have recommended surgery for the two hernias that were found in his groin. He's going to get a second opinion, but it looks more than likely that surgery will happen. [Gormley] ...

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Gagne needs surgery, seeks second opinion
flyersfancentral.com 28 days ago — Flyers left wing Simon Gagne will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area but will seek second opinions from two doctors in Canada on Thursday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgreen said today. Holmgren said Gagne has agreed that surgery is needed but would like to "cover all ...
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crashthecrease.com 28 days ago — Flyers left wing Simon Gagne will need surgery to repair two hernias in his right groin area but will seek second opinions from two doctors in Canada on Thursday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said today. Holmgren said Gagne has agreed that surgery is needed but would like to “cover ...
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sports.yahoo.com 29 days ago — Philadelphia Flyers star forward Simon Gagne (notes) apparently discovered during an ultrasound on Monday that he has two small hernias in his right groin, according to TSN.ca. That is likely to mean surgery for Gagne. He's supposedly meeting with ...
Flyers Simon Gagne could need surgery on hernias
nhl.com 29 days ago — WASHINGTON -- Flyers left wing Simon Gagne's bid to play in his third Olympic Games could be in serious jeopardy. Perhaps the rest of his season is as well. Gagne has two small hernias in one of his groins, and the team is mulling surg...
Flyer's Simon Gagne has 2 Hernias; Surgery Possible, Out Indefinitely.
BucketofPucks.com 29 days ago — After starting the season with just 1 goal in 9 games, struggling Philadelphia Flyer Left Wing Simon Gagne underwent an ultrasound today where 2 hernias were discovered in the right side of his Groin. BucketofPucks.com has the fantasy ramifications!
Gagne May Need Surgery…Again
dailyfaceoff.com 29 days ago — Official reports out of Philly are saying that Flyers winger Simon Gagne has two small hernias in his right groin area that may require surgery. A decision on whether to perform surgery will be made Wednesday. Gagne has been a fantasy bust so far this season having just one goal in nine ...
Simon Gagne has two hernias
crashthecrease.com 29 days ago — Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren issued the following statement regarding forward Simon Gagne: “Simon Gagne was examined today (October 27) by Dr. Alan Schurict from Pennsylvania Hospital after an ultra sound procedure (on October 26) found two small hernias in Simon’s right ...
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Flyers’ Gagne could need surgery (Yahoo! Sports)
flyersfancentral.com 29 days ago — Philadelphia Flyers star forward Simon Gagne apparently discovered during an ultrasound on Monday that he has... View original article here: Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Philadelphia Flyers News
Flyers' Gagne to have surgery; out 6-8 weeks
tsn.ca 23 days ago — Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
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