Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 4:30 PM | 11 comments |
 

Gagne has two hernias
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Flyers forward Simon Gagne has two small hernias in his right groin area, the team announced today.

The diagnosis was made after an examination by Dr. Allen Schurict from Pennsylvania Hospital, after Gagne had an ultrasound procedure yesterday.

The Flyers said their medical staff will meet with Gagne on Wednesday to discuss possible treatments.

 
Posted by Frank Seravalli @ 4:30 PM  Permalink | 11 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:43 PM, 10/27/2009
    Huge surprise. Guy was more worried about showing Team Canada he could play than he was about helping the Flyers. Hope he's out until after the Olympics, then gets traded.
    — JSaq
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:44 PM, 10/27/2009
    thanks olympic training camp
    — ralphj
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:44 PM, 10/27/2009
    Fortunately Dr. Meyers is right here in Phila. He is the best at repairing hernias in professional athletes. I referred two friends to him, he operated on them, they are 100%, they said he was terrific.
    — citizenkane
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:54 PM, 10/27/2009
    GOD DANG ALWAYS SOMETHING. FLYERS CAN NEVER HAVE A STONG SOLID HEALTHY SEASON FING MEDICAL STAFF AND STUPID OLYMPICS
    — xterra2007
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:40 PM, 10/27/2009
    Trade? But for who? Not another draft pick please... Honestly, who would the Flyers get their hands on to replace him when he becomes healthy?
    — Indestructabill
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:58 PM, 10/27/2009
    They should've traded him at the deadline last year when they have might have been able to get something for him. I predict he's out until after Valentine's Day.
    — CarterRocks
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:17 PM, 10/27/2009
    Agreed. Enough of these damn NHL Olympics!!
    — UncleEddie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:34 PM, 10/27/2009
    If they're regular inguinal hernias, surgery will be very minor, rehab will be two to four weeks. He'll be back and stronger in no time. This is not major surgery.
    — kev
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:21 PM, 10/27/2009
    kev - its a bunch of ifs...and to further add to your post, his return will be longer than normal. gags was already weakened from the hip surgery and groin injury. Therefore, he will not only lose some recovery strngth there but he will lose even more while down with this injury which will just add an extended recove, repair and rebuilding time. I would say you would be extremely lucky to see him back before the first of the year.
    — bsbullie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:18 PM, 10/27/2009
    There is no team this year. next it will be baby briere cryin. gagne will be back. btw...whats up with richards and the cheap shots...takin a run on fleury and then boothe?
    — bullys???


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Frank Seravalli is in his fourth year with the Daily News and third season covering the Flyers. He started at the Daily News as an intern writing about the boozing legends of the Lincoln Financial Field lots and hasn't left. Since joining the Flyers beat, he has covered everything from the Winter Classic to the Stanley Cup Final and everything in between. Prior to joining the Daily News, the Bucks County native did a large amount of freelance work for local media outlets, covering high schools, colleges and all four of Philly's major sports teams. He resides in Center City. E-mail Frank at seravaf@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter @DNFlyers.

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