Gagne has minor hip surgery: Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne has had surgery to remove a bone spur and adhesions that built up in his right hip. Gagne had the surgery on Thursday and was expected to recover in four to six weeks. (Updated 05/29/2009).
Injury Report
Hip - Probable for the start of training camp (Updated - 5/29/09)
Fantasy Analysis
Gagne had a spectacular bounce-back season in 2008-09 after being limited to 25 games in 2007-08 due to a severe concussion. Gagne totaled 34 goals and 40 assists in 79 games, while having no recurring head issues. It doesn't seem this hip issue will linger into next season, so Gagne will remain a must-own Fantasy forward. (Updated 05/29/2009).
05/28/2009 18:00 Flyers scoring gun Gagne has hip surgery
Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne has had surgery to remove a bone spur and adhesions that built up in his right hip.
