Lappy won't need surgery, will play in Round 2
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Lappy won't need surgery, will play in Round 2
Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Ian Laperriere will not need surgery and will play in Round 2, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren announced on Saturday.
The winger needed 60 to 70 stitches above his right eye when hit by a shot Thursday in New Jersey.
According to Holmgren, Laperriere suffered a non-displaced fracture of the orbital bone that won't require surgery.
"I think hell would freeze over before he doesn't play," Holmgren said.
Laperriere "looks a lot better today than yesterday _ other than it being very colorful," Holmgren said.
Laperriere did not practice Saturday; he will be re-evaluated on Monday.
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Hope the waiting period can help ease some of the pain Lappy. I didn't realize what a hardworking & passionate player he was till we acquired him. I love this guy!!! Hope he retires in the orange and black. Props to Homer for having the foresight to get him on the roster. He is making a measurable difference for our team.— Pantaphobia- "They're folk heroes." "They're criminals." "Well, most folk heroes started out as criminals."— Flyskippy
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