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  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Knew it was coming....but it still sucks


    Injured Flyers F Gagne told to sit out rest of the season


    By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer 2 hours, 48 minutes ago


    PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Simon Gagne might not play again this season because of lingering symptoms from the three concussions he sustained this season.

    The injured Philadelphia Flyers forward was told Wednesday to sit out the rest of the year when he went to visit concussion specialist James Kelly in Denver.

    “His advice to Simon was to shut it down for the remainder of the season,” Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. “As soon as we have had the opportunity to speak further with Dr. Kelly and Simon we can shed more light on this. Needless to say, we are very disappointed with this news.”

    Gagne suffered his first concussion on Oct. 24, sat out four games, then had another concussion on Nov. 7 and missed the next 26 games. He was injured again on his first shift in a Feb. 10 loss at Pittsburgh and hasn’t played again.

    Gagne has seven goals and 18 points in 25 games. Gagne had said his symptoms were worse after the last two concussions and hoped to play again this season.

    Now the 27-year-old Gagne, who hadn’t played in fewer than 72 games each of the last three seasons, has to worry he doesn’t follow the path of former Flyers Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau. Both had promising careers derailed in Philly because of too many brutal blows to the head.

    The Flyers have lost eight straight games, including a 3-2 shootout loss at Ottawa on Tuesday, and plummeted from the top of the Atlantic Division to the eighth seed in the East.

    They’ve been hit hard with injuries other than Gagne’s: Joffrey Lupul, who has 18 goals, could miss up to three weeks with a high ankle sprain. Defenseman Derian Hatcher (knee) might be out for three weeks, and forwards Stevie Downie and Denis Tolpeko are out with concussions.

    Former team captain Peter Forsberg said this week it was unlikely he would return to the NHL, though the former MVP hadn’t entirely ruled out a comeback.
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  • chromiam
    chromiam Posts: 4,114
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    Definitely, the kid looks good

    I read Homer tried to get Kaberle from TOR

    That would have been interesting to see what we would have given up

    Yeah Kaberle wouldn't waive his no trade clause. I think it would have been similar to the Modry deal maybe with another pick or minor leaguer thrown in since the Leafs are rebuilding.

    Not surprised about Gagne and I think its probably best for his long term prognosis. Although I wonder if he could possibly be available for the playoffs if the Flyers happen to make it deep into the playoffs. And I definitely do not want to see Forsberg back... if he isn't positive that his ankle is healthy while skating alone in a rink then what makes him so sure that he can take a beating every night and have the ankle hold up.
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  • NY PJ1
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    chromiam wrote:
    Yeah Kaberle wouldn't waive his no trade clause. I think it would have been similar to the Modry deal maybe with another pick or minor leaguer thrown in since the Leafs are rebuilding.

    Not surprised about Gagne and I think its probably best for his long term prognosis. Although I wonder if he could possibly be available for the playoffs if the Flyers happen to make it deep into the playoffs. And I definitely do not want to see Forsberg back... if he isn't positive that his ankle is healthy while skating alone in a rink then what makes him so sure that he can take a beating every night and have the ankle hold up.


    forsberg def. NOT coming back ,, u can breathe again
  • Phantom Pain
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    chromiam wrote:
    Yeah Kaberle wouldn't waive his no trade clause. I think it would have been similar to the Modry deal maybe with another pick or minor leaguer thrown in since the Leafs are rebuilding.

    Not surprised about Gagne and I think its probably best for his long term prognosis. Although I wonder if he could possibly be available for the playoffs if the Flyers happen to make it deep into the playoffs. And I definitely do not want to see Forsberg back... if he isn't positive that his ankle is healthy while skating alone in a rink then what makes him so sure that he can take a beating every night and have the ankle hold up.

    Not sure about the Playoffs

    Actually didn't Lindros do a similar thing the one year in the playoffs then Scott Stevens leveled him again ?
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    Not sure about the Playoffs

    Actually didn't Lindros do a similar thing the one year in the playoffs then Scott Stevens leveled him again ?
    Yeah, that sucked.
  • Phantom Pain
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    NY PJ1 wrote:
    forsberg def. NOT coming back ,, u can breathe again

    Foppa should just retire for good

    I love the guy but he's become such a distraction and he isn't even on the team
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  • chromiam
    chromiam Posts: 4,114
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    Not sure about the Playoffs

    Actually didn't Lindros do a similar thing the one year in the playoffs then Scott Stevens leveled him again ?

    Yeah... game 7 should have never happened though
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  • chromiam
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    Flyers trade Vandermeer to Flames for bag of pucks (half full)... 3rd round pick.
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  • Phantom Pain
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    chromiam wrote:
    Flyers trade Vandermeer to Flames for bag of pucks (half full)... 3rd round pick.

    I heard that

    He was useless, at least be physical if you can't contribute offensively
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  • jamminpearls
    jamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    Trade Briere! This team has completly forgot how to win.
    Go Birds!!!!
  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    how many games is that loosing streak at now ?

    haha

    tough break about Gagne, hope he can bounce back
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230295&hubname=nhl
  • Phantom Pain
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    Rygar wrote:
    http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230295&hubname=nhl

    Wow !

    Earth shattering
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  • Phantom Pain
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    smarchee wrote:
    how many games is that loosing streak at now ?

    haha

    tough break about Gagne, hope he can bounce back

    9 and counting !

    Briere last night put one in for San Jose !

    pathetic they're only 2 points out of a playoff spot still with 20 to go !
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  • chromiam
    chromiam Posts: 4,114
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    9 and counting !

    Briere last night put one in for San Jose !

    pathetic they're only 2 points out of a playoff spot still with 20 to go !

    I didn't catch the 3rd last night since I was at the Foo Fighters show but sounds like they aren't getting any bounces. And with any kind of adversity, this team just seems to bury their heads.... something has to change at some point, whether it is Stevens' philosophy (which I think is fine), or the captaincy, or who get ice time (play Cote with Kapanen and Carter or Umberger) give the guys who show consistent effort night in and out time on the PP and more overall ice time... These guys have to wake up.
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  • jamminpearls
    jamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    It's about damn time!
    Go Birds!!!!
  • jamminpearls
    jamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    breaking news flyers get back vinny prospal
    Go Birds!!!!
  • Phantom Pain
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    jamminpearls wrote:
    breaking news flyers get back vinny prospal

    Picard and a Pick I heard
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  • jamminpearls
    jamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    Picard and a Pick I heard
    yeah man i like the trade alot. Funny story yrs ago when we had vinny#45 i think he was my buddy got his jersey ordered. When it finially came it was the day he was traded he was pissed. Maybe now if he wears 45 again my friend will have some joy in knowing he's the only person with an old school prospal jersey left.
    Go Birds!!!!
  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    jamminpearls wrote:
    yeah man i like the trade alot. Funny story yrs ago when we had vinny#45 i think he was my buddy got his jersey ordered. When it finially came it was the day he was traded he was pissed. Maybe now if he wears 45 again my friend will have some joy in knowing he's the only person with an old school prospal jersey left.


    HaHa ! Awesome

    I liked Vinny when he was here the first time

    I wonder if Homer is done or he still tries for a D-Man
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