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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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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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
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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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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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.
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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well lets see if we can start a nice winning streak tonite. Should be interesting see Briere, Prospal, and Umberger out there... alot of speed on the ice and some nice puck handlers.
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well lets see if we can start a nice winning streak tonite. Should be interesting see Briere, Prospal, and Umberger out there... alot of speed on the ice and some nice puck handlers.
Of course we're facing a team that just fired their coach !
Hopefully we can equal their intensity tonight
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Hehe anytime the Sens lose i love it, nice little spear by Spezza.
I missed that, what was that all about? Was it intentional? I saw an interview with him after the game and he seemed awfully surprised he got in trouble for anything....
He isn't usually a dirty player though.
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I missed that, what was that all about? Was it intentional? I saw an interview with him after the game and he seemed awfully surprised he got in trouble for anything....
He isn't usually a dirty player though.
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Actually after Spezza scored Biron punched him in the back of the head, then Colburn grabbed Spezza and a scrum happened and in the scrum Speeza gave Colburn a love tap spear, it wasn't violent, but if you spear it's 5 and a game.I guess i really should have rooted for Ottawa in this game, but i hate the Sens.
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Actually after Spezza scored Biron punched him in the back of the head, then Colburn grabbed Spezza and a scrum happened and in the scrum Speeza gave Colburn a love tap spear, it wasn't violent, but if you spear it's 5 and a game.I guess i really should have rooted for Ottawa in this game, but i hate the Sens.
Ok that makes a bit of sense to what Spezza was talking about.
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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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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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forsberg def. NOT coming back ,, u can breathe again
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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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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Yeah... game 7 should have never happened though
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I heard that
He was useless, at least be physical if you can't contribute offensively
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haha
tough break about Gagne, hope he can bounce back
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Wow !
Earth shattering
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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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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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Picard and a Pick I heard
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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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Of course we're facing a team that just fired their coach !
Hopefully we can equal their intensity tonight
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I think we should be able to... that place will be on fire tonite and if the team doesn't respond, there will be hell to pay.
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Have to win to keep pace !
2 in a row let's keep it going !
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He isn't usually a dirty player though.
PS: Good job Kenny, us two are all over these hockey threads!
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