12Newf 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=230144&hubname= The slumping Philadelphia Flyers got more bad news on Wednesday, as the team learned that they will be without winger Simon Gagne for the rest of the season. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren told The Philadelphia Inquirer Wednesday that the veteran forward was seen by concussion specialist James Kelly in Denver and was told to stop playing for the remainder of the 2007-08 campaign. "As soon as we have had the opportunity to speak further with Dr. Kelly and Simon, we can shed more light on this," Holmgren was quoted in the paper. "Needless to say, we are very disappointed with this news." Gagne, 27, was injured on his first shift of the Flyers' 4-3 loss at Pittsburgh on Feb. 10 and sat out the final two periods. Gagne, who has seven goals and 18 points in 25 games, was examined the next day by the Flyers team doctor. He suffered a concussion on Oct. 24, sat out four games, then had another concussion on Nov. 7 and missed the next 26 games. He said his symptoms were worse after the last two concussions. Files from The Philadelphia Inquirer were used for this report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Thats brutal for them. And sad for Simon, he's a great player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Simon Gagne is the new Martin Havlat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Shame, I really like Gagne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I am really sorry for him, one of very few Flyers I like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipeShow 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I don't know why the Flyers would be upset about this injury, he's not good is he? I don't think he's ever been healthy enough to make a case for being an elite NHL player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I don't know why the Flyers would be upset about this injury, he's not good is he? I don't think he's ever been healthy enough to make a case for being an elite NHL player. The Flyers are a terrible team without him. They've been decent-to-good with him in the lineup, and downright awful without him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy 103 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I don't know why the Flyers would be upset about this injury, he's not good is he? I don't think he's ever been healthy enough to make a case for being an elite NHL player. Year with forsberg he had 40 or so goals. Gagne is a true sniper when healthy, but thats the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I don't know why the Flyers would be upset about this injury, he's not good is he? I don't think he's ever been healthy enough to make a case for being an elite NHL player. Do u even watch hockey? I ask u this seriously Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I don't know why the Flyers would be upset about this injury, he's not good is he? I don't think he's ever been healthy enough to make a case for being an elite NHL player. Hockey? You mean the sport? lmfao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Bummer for Philly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
