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12 Simon Gagne, LW
Height/Weight: 6-0/195
| Birthdate: 02/29/1980
| Birthplace: Ste. Foy, Quebec, Canada
| Team: Philadelphia Flyers
| College: None
| NHL Experience: 9
| Salary: $5,250,000
| Owned/Started%: 89/8 | Average Draft Position: 50.12
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Latest Updates |
  Gagne has successful surgery
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Updated 11/4/2009 |
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| News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Flyers LW Simon Gagne underwent successful hernia and abdominal surgery Tuesday. He is expected to be back in 6-8 weeks. | Analysis: Gagne is a top goal scorer when healthy, so this surgery can only be for the best. Unfortunately, that means Fantasy owners will have to keep Gagne sidelined for quite some time. Gagne has high-end Fantasy potential when healthy. |
 Gagne to miss 6-8 weeks
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Updated 11/2/2009 |
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| News: NHL.com reports Flyers LW Simon Gagne will have surgery Tuesday to repair his abdominal and groin muscles and will miss 6-8 weeks. "Simon is going to have surgery (Tuesday) to repair or reinforce his rectus abdominus (muscles) on both sides," GM Paul Holmgren said. "At the same time he's going to look and see laparoscopically through his belly button at the smaller hernias and repair those as well. We're probably looking at 6-8 weeks before Simon can play." | Analysis: The injury was definitely bothering Gagne since he wasn't as explosive of a skater as we have seen. He had just one goal in nine games before exiting the lineup. Gagne is a top goal scorer when healthy, so this surgery can only be for the best. Unfortunately, that means Fantasy owners will have to keep Gagne sidelined for quite some time. Gagne has high-end Fantasy potential when healthy. |
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Gagne placed on long-term IR
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Updated 10/28/2009 |
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| News: CSN Philadelphia reports that Flyers LW Simon Gagne (groin) will be placed on long-term IR. A decision on whether he needs surgery will probably come Thursday. | Analysis: Surgery or not, Gagner will now miss no less than 10 games and 24 days with this move to LTIR, so be sure to make plans to be without him for a while in Fantasy play. Gagne missed most of last season with a concussion, and now could be out for another long chunk of time with this issue. Stash him away in all formats and just cross your fingers that he lives up to his potential at some point this season. |
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Gagne dealing with 2 small hernias
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Updated 10/27/2009 |
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| News: Flyers forward Simon Gagne has two small hernias in his right groin and could face surgery. The Flyers left winger had an ultrasound on Monday that discovered the hernias. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren says the team's medical staff will meet with Gagne on Wednesday to discuss his options. | Analysis: Gagne has struggled this season with only one goal in nine games. Fantasy owners have been frustrated with Gagne after he scored 34 goals in 2008-09 and didn't have many prolonged scoring slumps. Now to make matters worse, he's dealing with this latest injury. Keep him reserved for now but Gagne definitely has high-end potential down the road. |
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Gagne snaps scoring slump Saturday
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Updated 10/25/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports Flyers LW Simon Gagne broke the longest scoring drought to open a season in his career by netting a goal in his eighth game Saturday against the Panthers. "First goal of the season is sometimes the hardest one to get, but it's been like that for 10 years," he said. "The first one is always the hardest one to get, but now hopefully those ones are going to keep going in." | Analysis: Fantasy owners have also been frustrated with Gagne after he scored 34 goals in 2008-09 and didn't have many prolonged scoring slumps. This goal could definitely spark Gagne, who still has high-end Fantasy potential despite the slow start. |
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Gagne sees first preseason action
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Updated 9/23/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne (hip, groin) saw his first action of the preseason in Tuesday's win over the Red Wings. “For the first game, I’m pretty happy,” Gagne said to Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. “The first one is the tough one. You don’t play physical hockey for a long time. To go out there and play and take some hits and play at the speed the NHL is playing, I’m pretty happy with it.” | Analysis: Injuries have been a big issue for Gagne since he had his bell rung during the 2007-08 season. However, he bounced back with authority in 2008-09 and returned to being an elite scorer. He might be a little nicked up, but Gagne isn't dealing with any serious ailments and still has high-end Fantasy appeal Draft Day. |
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Gagne receives injection for injuries
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Updated 9/12/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports Flyers LW Simon Gagne received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection into his injured right hip and groin and felt no pain in his first skate after suffering the injury during the Canadian Olympic team orientation. He is expected to be cleared for full participation in training camp. | Analysis: Injuries have been a big issue for Gagne since he had his bell rung during the 2007-08 season. However, he bounced back with authority in 2008-09 and returned to being an elite scorer. He might be a little nicked up, but Gagne isn't dealing with any serious ailments and still has high-end Fantasy appeal Draft Day. |
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Gagne continues to rehab injuries
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Updated 8/30/2009 |
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| News: The Sports Xchange reports coming off an incredible comeback season that re-established himself as a goal scorer, Simon Gagne got off to a rough start when he aggravated his right hip and groin area during the Canadian Olympic orientation camp in Calgary. "For now it's nothing serious," said Gagne, who scored 34 goals last season after missing most of the previous season with concussions. "The pace was a little faster than I was used to this summer. I think I'll be OK for training camp." The Flyers open training camp with fitness testing on Sept. 12. | Analysis: On May 28, Gagne underwent surgery to remove a bone spur and adhesions that built up in his right hip. He was given a recovery period of four to six weeks and resumed skating in early August. "It was a little tight when I was skating on my own, but the tempo (in Calgary) was a lot faster than the pace I set this summer," he said. "It's faster than I expected and I'll need to do some more rehab." Clearly, there could be some cause for concern since Gagne has had an interesting offseason. However, we say don't drop Gagne down your Fantasy draft board because his scoring potential is something else. Gagne is an elite Fantasy scorer and must-own Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne should be ready for camp
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Updated 8/26/2009 |
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| News: Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne has a mild groin strain and should be ready for training camp next month. Gagne injured his groin Monday night while practicing with Team Canada and returned to Philadelphia to be examined by team doctor Peter DeLuca. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Wednesday that Gagne received an injection and can return to the ice in two weeks, in time for the start of training camp on Sept. 12. | Analysis: Gagne also had hip surgery to remove a bone spur and adhesions in May but has not had any setbacks in that regard. The left wing was third on the team with 74 points last season and scored 34 goals, second on Philly behind Jeff Carter. It was a great comeback season for Gagne, who missed most of the 2007-08 season with concussion-like symptoms. It seems Gagne dodged a bullet, so Fantasy owners shouldn't worry. Gagne is an elite Fantasy scorer and must-own Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne has minor hip surgery
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Updated 5/29/2009 |
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| News: 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. | 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. |
 Gagne records seventh March goal
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Updated 3/29/2009 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored a goal and finished at plus-2 during Sunday's game against the Bruins. Skating with the extra attacker, Gagne scored on a goalmouth scramble with 1:12 left in the third period to bring the Flyers within one at 4-3. Gagne has 31 goals on the season and four in his last six games. | Analysis: Gagne is having a solid March with seven goals and 15 points. It has been his best month since totaling 19 points in November. Gagne, who has 70 points, is peaking at the right time and continues to be a must-start Fantasy option. |
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Gagne has 26th three-point game
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Updated 3/23/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored a goal and added two assists during Monday's game against the Devils. Claude Giroux led the attack and dumped the puck behind him to Gagne, who scored from the red line to make it 4-2 3:01 into the third. Gagne had his 26th career three-point game. | Analysis: Gagne has at least one point in 10 of 11 games. He has six goals and eight assists in that span. Gagne has been his reliable explosive self since mid-February and is definitely a top candidate for comeback player of the year. Continue to treat Gagne as a high-end Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne scores on power play
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Updated 3/22/2009 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagner scored his 29th goal of the season as his power play effort helped defeat the Penguins 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. | Analysis: Gagne has failed to record a point in just three of his last 18 games. Finally, Gagne is starting to live up to his offensive potential after being very quiet in January and February. He is looking like his explosive self and back to being a reliable high-end Fantasy option. |
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Gagne has point in eight of nine
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Updated 3/21/2009 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored a goal and finished at minus-1 during Friday's game against the Sabres. Gagne tied it at 2-2 with a power-play goal at 10:14 of the second period. He has a point in eight of his last nine games. Gagne has four goals and six assists in that span. | Analysis: Gagne has failed to record a point in just three of his last 17 games. Finally, Gagne is starting to live up to his offensive potential after being very quiet in January and February. He is looking like his explosive self and back to being a reliable high-end Fantasy option. |
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Gagne extends streak with goal
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Updated 3/15/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored his team's only goal during a 4-1 loss to the Rangers Sunday. Gagne tied it for the Flyers 4:32 into the second period on his ninth power-play score of the season. Gagne has three goals and six assists during a seven-game point streak. | Analysis: Finally, Gagne is starting to live up to his offensive potential after being very quiet in January and February. He is looking like his explosive self and back to being a reliable high-end Fantasy option. |
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Gagne scores twice vs. Bruins
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Updated 3/4/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne had two goals and an assist and Mike Knuble had a goal and two assists to lead Philadelphia to a 4-2 victory against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Gagne made it 2-1 when he deflected Andrew Alberts' shot into the net 2:22 into the third. Gagne made it 4-1 with 3:34 left on a power play when he stayed to Manny Fernandez's right and waited for the pass, stick-handling it until the goalie made a move and then shooting it over him into the net. | Analysis: Gagne had his fourth two-goal game of the season Tuesday, but his first since Nov. 26. He has four goals in his last four games and is starting to pick up the offensive pace again after looking a little sluggish the last few months. Gagne has high-end Fantasy potential when he is hitting on all cylinders. |
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Gagne swoops in for 24th goal
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Updated 2/28/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored a goal during Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens. Gagne tied it at 3 in the second when he swiped the puck from Patrice Brisebois from the far blue line, raced down the ice and scored his 24th goal. He has three goals and four assists in his last seven games. | Analysis: Gagne was at his best early in the season as he posted 13 goals and 18 assists in his first 22 games. He hasn't been as electrifying as a scorer since and it's hard to figure out why. He is getting ample scoring chances, but hasn't been capitalizing at a high pace. Gagne is more of a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward until he starts scoring at a rapid pace again. |
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Gagne has two-assist game
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Updated 2/19/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne didn't score off of Ryan Miller in a 6-3 win, but he did provide two assists in Thursday's game. He increased his points total to 30 and has 22 assists to boost his points total to 52 on the season. | Analysis: Gagne now has points in three straight games, with a goal and three assists over that stretch. Gagne has found goals harder to come by of late, but has been able to keep up the assists number. He still remains a high-end option. |
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Gagne scores off of Danis
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Updated 2/14/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored on a penalty shot against Yann Danis at 10:17 of the third period for the team's final goal in a 5-1 win over the Islanders. He now has 49 points on the year with 22 goals and 27 assists. | Analysis: Gagne's production has been sporadic over his last seven games, with only two goals and an assist. He is a player worth starting in most leagues, but isn't playing as well as his owners would like. That said, keep him active in all leagues as a high-end option. |
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Gagne scores 20th goal
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Updated 1/28/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored his 20th goal of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Panthers. | Analysis: After a bit of a slump in late December, Gagne appears to be back on track now with six points in his last six games. He remains a high-end option in all leagues. |
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Gagne has two assists against ATL
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Updated 1/22/2009 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne had two assists in Wednesday's game against the Thrashers and now has points in four of his last five games with a goal and four assists over that span. | Analysis: Gagne is playing alright heading into the All-Star break but not having as good of numbers as Fantasy owners would like from him. Gagne is a high-end option in many leagues and should continue to produce in the second half of the season. |
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Gagne uses sweet move for SO win
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Updated 1/17/2009 |
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| News: A different approach to shootouts worked out well for Simon Gagne, Antero Niittymaki and the Philadelphia Flyers. Gagne scored the only goal in the shootout, and Niittymaki stopped all three Florida shooters in the Flyers' 3-2 victory Friday. Gagne, who also scored in the first period, beat Tomas Vokoun after faking a shot and then deking to his backhand. Gagne scored on Philadelphia's second attempt after Mike Richards was stopped. Gagne came into the game 1-for-4 in shootout attempts. "We practice those shootouts in practice and, I have to say, I'm not very good in practice," Gagne said. "And I tried to find a different move. I think the big key, it's having two options when you go against him. He came pretty high on me and he was not really back, he was pretty forward, and so I tried to fake it and he kind of went down on that." | Analysis: Gagne made it 2-0 at 14:08 with a power-play goal Friday. He fired the puck from the side of the net and it went off Vokoun's skate. It was his third point in four games, but his first goal since Dec. 23. Gagne has lost his scoring touch somewhat over the last few weeks, but let's hope Friday's solid performance can get him back on track. Gagne remains a high-end Fantasy flier. |
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Gagne hasn't scored in six games
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Updated 1/12/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne has just one point -- an assist -- and has taken just three shots in three games since returning from a shoulder injury. His slump dates back even further as Gagne hasn't scored in six games. | Analysis: Gagne was red hot through the first two months of the season as he totaled 31 points in his first 22 games. He has just 10 points in his last 17 games and has scored just five times over that stretch. He was converting well over 20 percent to begin the season, but has been converting less than 12 percent since December. His woes started a bit before his shoulder injury, but the fact he has taken just three shots since returning leads us to believe Gagne might not be 100 percent. He is still an elite talent when healthy, so hopefully he can get his act together shortly. |
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Gagne back from two-game absence
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Updated 1/6/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Capitals after missing two games with a shoulder strain. He failed to get a point in 20:12 of ice time and was stopped in the shootout by Jose Theodore. | Analysis: The good news here is that Gagne avoided a serious injury and is back in the lineup after missing just a few games. Gagne is enjoying a solid season in 2008-09 after a concussion limited him to 25 games in 2007-08. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. |
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Coach hopes Gagne can play Tuesday
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Updated 1/5/2009 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers forward Simon Gagne has been out since Dec. 30 with a shoulder strain, but coach John Stevens hopes to have him back for Tuesday's game at Washington. | Analysis: The Flyers only expected Gagne to miss about a week of action, so Tuesday's expected return is not a shocker. He is still questionable for Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 5-11) since it is no guarantee Gagne will be back Tuesday. Gagne is enjoying a solid season in 2008-09 after a concussion limited him to 25 games in 2007-08. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. |
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Gagne should only miss a week
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Updated 12/31/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia reports that Flyers LW Simon Gagne sustained a mild right shoulder strain in Tuesday's win over the Canucks and is expected to miss about a week. | Analysis: Gagne got hurt 15 seconds into Tuesday's win, and his owners had to be fearing the worst as Gagne played only 25 games last season after a concussion. He probably won't be worth starting in Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 5-11), so just bench him for the time being as he is a must-start when healthy. |
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Gagne taken hard into boards
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Updated 12/31/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne sustained an upper body injury in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night and did not return. Gagne, who was limited to just 25 games last season due to a concussion, was hit hard into the boards by Vancouver defenseman Kevin Bieksa on the first shift of the game. Gagne went to the bench favoring his left arm and shoulder. The Flyers took exception to the hit, although no penalty was assessed, and captain Mike Richards immediately challenged Bieksa to a fight. | Analysis: Gagne has pretty much been on cruise control this season with 18 goals and 22 assists in 35 games. He has done well to bounce back from a serious head injury and it would be a real shame if he has to miss a lot of time again with another injury after he put his career back on track. Gagne is a high-end Fantasy forward when healthy. |
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Gagne gets goal, 2 assists Tuesday
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Updated 12/16/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Philadelphia LW Simon Gagne got his game going with an assist to Jeff Carter in Tuesday's win over the Avs. Gagne assisted on another goal in the 2nd period to Mike Richards. Then, after picking up two minutes in the penalty box for hooking in the 2nd, Gagne got the 3rd started off right with his own goal. It came on a power play and put the game away at 5-2. It was his 16th tally of the season. | Analysis: Gagne's 3 points give him 37 on the season for Philadelphia. With six points in his last five games, Gagne remains a must-start in Fantasy at all times. |
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Gagne nets game-winner vs. Islanders
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Updated 12/9/2008 |
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| News: Simon Gagne scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with less than nine minutes left to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Gagne scored on a one-timer from the top of the left circle at 11:08 of the third period -- only 11 seconds after Brendan Witt was called for interference -- to help the Flyers move into a tie with Pittsburgh for second place in the Atlantic Division. The goal was Gagne's 14th of the season. | Analysis: Gagne has 33 points on the season for the Flyers, though this was his first goal since getting two against Carolina seven games ago. Hopefully this game winner ignites a fire under him and he stats hot. He's a must-start in Fantasy at times. |
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Gagne back in lineup
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Updated 12/7/2008 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simin Gagne was back in the lineup on Saturday against Carolina and contributed an assist in the process. Gagne, who leads the Flyers with 31 points, was taken out of the game Thursday against the Devils after the second period when he became dehydrated and started to cramp up. "It's not related to concussions," Gagne said. "I didn't get hit, either. I just felt sluggish a little bit today and we decided for me to sit out in the third period and get some fluids inside of me." Gagne missed 57 games last season because of concussion-related symptoms. | Analysis: The fact that Gagne says he is not suffering from any concussion-related symptoms is a good sign for the Flyers as he has been their top performer. Be sure to start him Week 10 (Dec. 8-14) because he is a must-start Fantasy option. |
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Dehydrated Gagne can't finish game
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Updated 12/5/2008 |
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| News: Simon Gagne, who leads the Flyers with 31 points, was taken out of the game Thursday against the Devils after the second period when he became dehydrated and started to cramp up. "It's not related to concussions," Gagne said. "I didn't get hit, either. I just felt sluggish a little bit today and we decided for me to sit out in the third period and get some fluids inside of me." Gagne missed 57 games last season because of concussion-related symptoms. | Analysis: Gagne didn't have a point Thursday and took only one shot in 11:17 of ice time. The fact Gagne is saying he is not suffering any setbacks from concussion-related symptoms is a good sign and the left winger could be back in the lineup as soon as Saturday against the Hurricanes. Gagne is one of the NHL's top goal scorers when healthy and a must-start Fantasy option. |
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Gagne tearing it up for Flyers
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Updated 11/26/2008 |
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| News: Philadelphia LW Simon Gagne scored two goals and added an assist in the Flyers 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. Gagne was apart of all the scoring for the Flyers. He netted his 12th of the year in the 1st period, assisted Matt Carle in the 3rd and then added his 13th goal in the 3rd on an empty net to make the score its final margin. | Analysis: The three points in Wednesday's game gives Gagne 30 for the season. He's got an incredible 16 points in his last nine games and has recorded at least one point in all but two games this season. He has been a mad man after being limited to just 25 games last season due to a concussion. Gagne is back to his old ways and remains a must-start Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne extends points streak
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Updated 11/25/2008 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne had two assists in Monday's game against Dallas. He has had two assists in three of his last four games and has at least a point in eight straight games. | Analysis: Gagne has only been held without a point in two games this season. He has been a mad man after being limited to just 25 games last season due to a concussion. Gagne is back to his old ways and remains a must-start Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne survives hit, nets three points
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Updated 11/17/2008 |
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| News: The Sports Xchange reports when Simon Gagne woke up Sunday morning, he wasn't sure if he was groggy from going to bed at 3 a.m. or from the check to the face he received from Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Kovalev the night before. "After that big hit from Kovalev, sure you're a little bit nervous to see how you're going to react the next game, especially back-to-back games with fatigue," Gagne said. Missing all but 25 games last season with concussion symptoms had to factor into Gagne's concerns. He wiped them all away Sunday night with a goal and two assists in a win over the Atlanta Thrashers. | Analysis: Gagne now has 11 goals and 11 assists in his first 16 games and many of those points are coming from gritty areas of the ice. "He's getting his nose dirty on a lot of his goals," observed linemate Mike Knuble. "It's a good sign for him and for us." The fact Gagne is taking hard hits and surviving them is another sign he is fully recovered from an injury-plagued 2007-08. Continue to start Gagne in all Fantasy formats. |
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Gagne scores twice short-handed
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Updated 11/14/2008 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored twice short-handed during a four-goal second period during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Penguins. Gagne scored his first goal when he cut through Alex Goligoski and Evgeni Malkin on a short-handed breakaway and, with Malkin draped on his shoulder, put a backhander past Marc-Andre Fleury. Gagne tied it at 3 slightly more than five minutes later with his 11th career short-handed goal and second of the period. | Analysis: Gagne has now scored in eight of the 14 games he has played this season and has had two multi-goal outings. He has four short-handed goals this season and has been a mad man after being limited to just 25 games last season due to a concussion. Gagne is back to his 40-goal ways and remains a must-start Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne has eight points in last three
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Updated 11/3/2008 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored and assisted in Philadelphia's loss to the Oilers on Sunday and now has eight points (3G, 5A) in his last three games. | Analysis: Gagne was a great start in Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 27-Nov. 3) as he really racked up the points and now has 14 on the season. He is back to being a must-start Fantasy option now he's over his concussion problems from last season. |
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Gagne nets four points Tuesday
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Updated 10/28/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Philadelphia blasted Atlanta 7-0 on Tuesday night and Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored two goals and added two assists in the game for a total of four points. Gagne scored a shorthanded goal in the 2nd period and added another -- his seventh on the year -- in the 3rd to put Philly up 6-0. He scored twice with just three shots on goal in 16 minutes on the ice. | Analysis: Gagne now has seven goals and three assists for a total of 10 points on the season in eight games. He should be starting in the majority of Fantasy leagues at this time. |
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Gagne shakes flu, scores Friday
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Updated 10/24/2008 |
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| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne was back in the lineup Friday against the Devils after missing Wednesday's game with the flu. He scored a goal in 18:02 of ice time during a 6-3 win. Gagne tied the game at 3-all with a power-play tally in the second period, scoring in front after Mike Knuble tipped Mike Richards' shot from the left circle. Gagne now has a goal in five of six games and a six-game points streak (5 G, 1 A) to open the season. | Analysis: The flu is about the only thing to slow down Gagne in 2008-09. He was really determined in the offseason to get back into shape after being limited to 25 games in 2007-08 because of a concussion. He has not had any setbacks and has returned to being a potential 40-goal scorer. In case you missed the memo, feel free to start Gagne in all Fantasy formats. |
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Gagne expected back Friday
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Updated 10/23/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports Flyers LW Simon Gagne sat out Wednesday night's game against the Sharks with the flu but should return Friday against the Devils. | Analysis: Gagne has been a real scoring force for the Flyers in the early season and has returned to be a must-start Fantasy option after a concussion limited him to 25 games in 2007-08. The good news is that Gagne is out just because of the flu and nothing worse. |
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Gagne misses game with flu
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Updated 10/22/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne was scratched because of the flu Wednesday against the Sharks. He missed a 12-goal outburst between the two teams. He is day to day and questionable for Friday against the Devils. | Analysis: Gagne has been a real scoring force for the Flyers in the early season and has returned to be a must-start Fantasy option after a concussion limited him to 25 games in 2007-08. The good news is that Gagne is out just because of the flu and nothing worse. |
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Gagne trying to match '07-08 start
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Updated 10/17/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored his fourth goal of the season on a penalty shot Thursday against the Avalanche. Gagne has four goals in four games. He started the 2005-06 season with five goals in his first five games. | Analysis: Gagne is clearly well on his way to winning comeback player of the year after he played in just 25 games last season due to lingering concussion issues. Gagne looks like the 40-goal scorer of old and remains a must-start Fantasy option. |
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Gagne scores in three straight
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Updated 10/15/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne scored a goal for the third straight game during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Penguins. Gagne scored his third goal at 19:37 of the second period by redirecting Kimmo Timonen's shot from above the circles, after Daniel Briere won a faceoff with Sidney Crosby. | Analysis: Gagne is clearly well on his way to winning comeback player of the year after he played in just 25 games last season due to lingering concussion issues. Gagne looks like the 40-goal scorer of old and remains a must-start Fantasy option. |
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Gagne looks good in first game
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Updated 10/12/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports Flyers LW Simon Gagne looked strong in his first game since missing all but 25 games with concussion symptoms last season. He scored a goal, took three shots and played more than 22 minutes of plus-2 hockey Saturday against the Rangers. | Analysis: Not only did Gagne look good Saturday, he also clicked with Mike Richards and Daniel Briere. As long as Gagne can stay healthy, he has 40-goal potential. Continue to treat him as a high-end Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne makes 1st preseason appearance
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Updated 9/28/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Philadelphia's Simon Gagne, who missed 57 games last season because of concussion-related symptons, appeared in his first game Saturday in a preseason win over the Hurricanes. | Analysis: This season, Gagne is likely to play on a top line with Daniel Briere at center and either Joffrey Lupul, Mike Knuble or rookie Claude Giroux on the right wing. The 28-year-old forward has 208 goals and 410 points in 527 career games. There is some injury-risk involved with drafting Gagne since he has a history of concussion problems, but the reward could be huge for those who snake the veteran winger in the middle rounds. |
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Gagne expected on ice soon
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Updated 9/24/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Hockey News reports that Flyers LW Simon Gagne, who played in only 25 games last season due to post-concussion syndrome, is expected to make his preseason debut Saturday against the Hurricanes. Gagne did not dress Monday or Wednesday, and is expected to sit out Thursday's preseason game against the Islanders. | Analysis: Gagne has been working hard this summer to stay in shape and undergone some innovative injection therapy called prolotherapy to make sure he doesn't suffer any more lingering concussion symptoms. A two-time 40-goal scorer, Gagne said he's anxious to get back on the ice in September to see the results of his summer therapy. Gagne is likely to return to a top line with Daniel Briere at center and either Joffrey Lupul, Mike Knuble or rookie Claude Giroux on the right wing. The 28-year-old forward has 208 goals and 410 points in 527 career games. There is some injury-risk involved with drafting Gagne since he has a history of concussion problems, but the reward could be huge for those who snake the veteran winger in the middle rounds. |
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Gagne determined for rebound season
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Updated 8/24/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports LW Simon Gagne has a few words of encouragement for Flyers fans that have seen R.J. Umberger, Jason Smith and Sami Kapanen fly away from Philadelphia to play elsewhere next season. "The way I look at it, I might be the free agent the Flyers signed this year," Gagne said. "I wasn't a big part of the team last year and I want to be a big part this season." Gagne said the concussions symptoms that kept him out of all but 25 games last season are completely gone, thanks to an innovative injection therapy called prolotherapy. Beginning in April, Gagne, 28, underwent a series of anesthetic injections in his neck, head, shoulders, pelvis and back and was encouraged enough to seriously consider returning to the Flyers' lineup if they had made it past the Pittsburgh Penguins and into the Stanley Cup Finals. | Analysis: Gagne has also stepped up his offseason training regimen. At the advice of teammate Daniel Briere, he is working once a week with Hugo Girard, a five-time winner of Canada's Strongest Man competition. Under Girard's direction, Gagne has hurled tires and has run 30-yard sprints while carrying bags of sand. "It has really helped with my balance and foot quickness," Gagne said. "I'm in better shape now than before I got hurt." A two-time 40-goal scorer, Gagne said he's anxious to get back on the ice in September to see the results of his summer therapy. Gagne is likely to return to a top line with Daniel Briere at center and either Joffrey Lupul, Mike Knuble or rookie Claude Giroux on the right wing. There is some injury-risk involved with drafting Gagne since he has a history of concussion problems, but the reward could be huge for those who snake the veteran winger in the middle rounds. |
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Gagne definitely not returning this year
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Updated 3/26/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers F Simon Gagne reiterated that he will sit out the rest of the season because of lingering symptoms from a series of concussions, with one unlikely caveat: A trip to the Stanley Cup finals. "If we go all the way this year, you might see me skating again and getting ready again," Gagne said Wednesday. "But, no, I'm not coming back. We've got a long period of time in front of me before I start playing again." | Analysis: Gagne suffered his first concussion on Oct. 24 after being hit in the jaw by Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. He sat out four games, then was hurt again 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. Only 26 and hopeful of a lengthy NHL career, Gagne had seven goals and 18 points in 25 games this season. There is no denying Gagne is an offensive weapon when healthy, but for now keep him out of Fantasy lineups. |
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Gagne accepts he is done for season
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Updated 2/21/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne was advised by a concussion specialist to sit out the rest of the season and take at least a month off before starting light physical exercise, recommendations that have Philadelphia hopeful their star forward will be ready to go for the start of next season. "Technically, I will be done for this year," Gagne said on Thursday night. "I don't think I will be back this year. I think it will be fair to say I'll play next year." Gagne described his symptoms as "not too bad," mostly feeling dizzy and off-balance, but better than he did earlier in the season. | Analysis: Gagne suffered his first concussion on Oct. 24 after being hit in the jaw by Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. He sat out four games, then was hurt again 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. Only 26 and hopeful of a lengthy NHL career, Gagne agreed with the advice he received from Dr. James Kelly after Wednesday's visit that the forward not play again this season -- playoffs included. If that is the case, Gagne finishes the season with seven goals and 18 points in 25 games. Gagne realized the likely prognosis was that he was done for the season, but was also relieved when he was told the symptoms should not affect the remainder of his career. There is no denying Gagne is an offensive weapon when healthy, but for now keep him out of Fantasy lineups. |
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Gagne told to sit rest of season
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Updated 2/20/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne appears to be done for the season. The Flyers forward was told Wednesday to take the rest of the year off because of lingering symptoms of the three concussions suffered this season. Gagne visited a concussion specialist named James Kelly who suggested that Gagne not try and play again this season. | Analysis: "His (specialist) 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." There is no denying Gagne is an offensive weapon when healthy, but for now keep him out of Fantasy lineups until further notice. |
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Decision on Gagne upcoming
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Updated 2/18/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports Flyers left wing Simon Gagne will learn on Wednesday if he'll be able to return from his third concussion of the season. | Analysis: Gagne 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. Gagne had been playing exceptionally well since returning to the lineup in January with three goals and seven assists in 15 games. There is no denying he is an offensive weapon when healthy, but he might just have to sit out the rest of the season. Keep him reserved until further notice. |
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Gagne sidelined after third concussion
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Updated 2/11/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers F Simon Gagne is sidelined following his third concussion of the season, yet the former All-Star hopes to return before the end of the season. Gagne was injured on his first shift of the Flyers' 4-3 loss at Pittsburgh on Sunday and sat out the final two periods. Gagne, who has seven goals and 18 points in 25 games, was examined Monday by the Flyers team doctor. "I don't think the season is lost right now," Gagne said. "Hopefully, I'm not going to have any more symptoms coming up. The way I feel right now is just a balance problem. When this goes away, I will be pretty much symptom free." | Analysis: Gagne 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. Gagne has been playing exceptionally well since returning to the lineup in January with three goals and seven assists in 15 games. Reserve him until further notice, as he could be out for a while. |
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Gagne suffers second concussion
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Updated 2/10/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne sat out the final two periods of a 4-3 loss Sunday in Pittsburgh with a concussion -- his second this season -- and will be evaluated Monday. Gagne missed 26 games from Nov. 8-Jan. 8 with the same problem. He did not record a point Sunday in 5:32 of ice time and finished at minus-1. | Analysis: Gagne has been playing exceptionally well since returning to the lineup in January. He has three goals and seven assists in 15 games before going down with the concussion Sunday. Since it his second concussion, the Flyers might have no choice but to be very cautious with Gagne down the stretch. Not good news for Fantasy owners. Let's not jump to any conclusions, but it is probably best to reserve Gagne for Fantasy Week 20 (Feb. 11-17). When healthy, he is a must-start Fantasy option. |
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Gagne gets on stat sheet Tuesday
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Updated 2/5/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 during Tuesday's game against the Thrashers. He now has three goals and six assists in 12 games since returning from a two-month absence. | Analysis: Gagne has just two points in his last six games, but there is no need for Fantasy owners to rush into a panic. Gagne has been solid since returning from a concussion and is still one of the Flyers' best offensive weapons. He remains a high-end Fantasy option. |
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Gagne's streak at six games
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Updated 1/20/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne picked up two assists and finished at plus-1 during Sunday's game against the Senators. He extended his points streak to six games. He has two goals and five assists in that span. | Analysis: Gagne now has a point in every game since he returned to the lineup Jan. 10 after missing two months because of a concussion. The old Gagne is back folks and it is time to start him in all Fantasy formats, again. |
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Gagne extends point streak to five
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Updated 1/19/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers forward Simon Gagne extended his point streak to five games with an assist Saturday against the Islanders. Gagne has two goals and three assists since getting back on the ice after missing two months with a concussion. | Analysis: Since his return, Gagne plays like his old self and that is great news for Fantasy owners. He is back to being a reliable Fantasy option. |
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Gagne looking good after layoff
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Updated 1/13/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne recorded an assist and finished at minus-1 during Sunday's game against the Capitals. He now has a point in three straight games (1 G, 2 A) since returning to the lineup after nearly missing two months with a concussion. | Analysis: The Flyers were very patient with Gagne as he needed many weeks to recover from a severe concussion. It appears as though their patience is being rewarded. Gagne looks like his old self and that is great news for Fantasy owners. He is back to being a reliable Fantasy option. |
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Gagne scores in return from concussion
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Updated 1/10/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: LW Simon Gagne returned to action from a concussion and scored a power-play goal on a game-high six shots taken in Philadelphia's 6-2 win over the NY Rangers at MSG. It was Gagne's fifth goal of the season. He put in 23 shifts in 17 minutes of play. | Analysis: Out since Nov. 7 for the second time with post-concussion sysptmops, The Flyers were very patient in waiting for Gagne's return to the ice. Gagne missed 30 games. His confidence must be very high with the goal scored. Gagne had 65 or more points in his previous two seasons. Now that he is healthy, he is a high-end Fantasy forward. |
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Gagne doesn't return Tuesday
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Updated 1/8/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne had hoped to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Thrashers from a concussion that has kept him out since early November, but the veteran forward remained on injured reserve. | Analysis: Gagne is just itching to get back into the lineup and Fantasy owners are just as anxious to insert him back into their lineups. Concussions can be very problematic and the Flyers are being as patient as they can be with Gagne, who managed 65 or more points in his previous two seasons. He is a high-end Fantasy forward when healthy. |
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Gagne might return Tuesday
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Updated 1/6/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports Flyers left wing Simon Gagne is thinking of ending his two-month sabbatical with a concussion and jump into the lineup against the Thrashers on Tuesday. It was thought that Gagne might have returned Friday against the Devils, but did not and also missed Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs. | Analysis: Gagne is just itching to get back into the lineup and Fantasy owners are just as anxious to insert him back into their lineups. Concussions can be very problematic and the Flyers are being as patient as they can be with Gagne, who managed 65 or more points in his previous two seasons. He is a high-end Fantasy forward when healthy. Consider him an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 7-13), but who knows how sharp he will be after last playing in early November. |
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Gagne has now missed 25 games
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Updated 1/5/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne remained sidelined with a concussion Saturday against the Maple Leafs and has now missed the last 25 games. He has not played in nine weeks. | Analysis: The Flyers would love nothing more than to get Gagne back on the ice to start the new year. He had tallied more than 40 goals the previous two seasons, but likely won't reach that plateau this season. Still, he is a valuable Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to track his progress. |
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Gagne doesn't return Friday
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Updated 1/4/2008 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers were hoping that Simon Gagne would return from a concussion on Friday to play the Devils, but he remains inactive for the last nine weeks and 24 games. | Analysis: The Flyers would love nothing more than to get Gagne back on the ice to start the new year. He had tallied more than 40 goals the previous two seasons, but likely won't reach that plateau this season. Still, he is a valuable Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to track his progress. |
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Gagne might return on Friday
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Updated 12/31/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Sports Xchange reports one bit of good news the Flyers might receive before Friday's contest with the Devils is that two-time leading scorer Simon Gagne might return to the lineup after missing nine weeks and 23 games because of a concussion. | Analysis: The Flyers would love nothing more than to get Gagne back on the ice to start the new year. He had tallied more than 40 goals the previous two seasons, but likely won't reach that plateau this season. Still, he is a valuable Fantasy option when healthy. Continue to track his progress. |
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Gagne should return in coming weeks
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Updated 12/29/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers C Simon Gagne (concussion) has resumed practicing with the team. He might return in the next couple weeks. "It's very tough to say when I will be back, but I've got the feeling it's coming," Gagne told the Philadelphia Daily News on Wednesday. "I don't want to say I'm getting nervous but I get to the rink and I start to get the feeling that a game is coming soon." | Analysis: Keep Gagne reserved in all formats for Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6) as it appears he is at least a week or two away from returning. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Gagne slowly making his way back
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Updated 12/28/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Flyers LW Simon Gagne is unlikely to be with the team when it travels to Florida this weekend for games against the Lightning and the Panthers. "It's very tough to say when I will be back, but I've got the feeling it's coming," Gagne said after Wednesday's practice. "I don't want to say I'm getting nervous but I get to the rink and I start to get the feeling that a game is coming soon." | Analysis: Keep Gagne reserved in all formats for Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6) as it appears he at least a week or two away from returning. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Gagne to return after Christmas
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Updated 12/17/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers are 8-11-2 without LW Simon Gagne, who is skating with the team but may not return until after Christmas. | Analysis: Keep him reserved in all formats. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Flyers still without Gagne
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Updated 11/27/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers would like to see LW Simon Gagne (concussion) be completely symptom-free before having him begin skating again. If that's the case, it could be another two weeks before Gagne returns to the lineup. "I'm definitely not going to give any time frame for myself," Gagne said. "The only person who knows how much I improve is me. At some point, I'll get close to practicing and pushing hard, but right now I'm far from that." | Analysis: Keep him reserved in all formats. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Gagne idle for a seventh game
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Updated 11/23/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne missed his seventh game in a row (concussion) on Friday against the Capitals. Gagne has increased the intensity of his workouts, but he is still feeling head pressure and is being listed as out indefinitely. | Analysis: Concussions in the NHL require a protocol that says a player should be without post-concussion symptoms for a week before returning. There is no timetable for his return, so keep him reserved in all formats. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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S. Gagne still feels pressure
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Updated 11/22/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: LW Simon Gagne has increased the intensity of his workouts, but he is still feeling head pressure and is being listed as out indefinitely. | Analysis: Concussions in the NHL require a protocol that says a player should be without post-concussion symptoms for a week before returning. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Gagne sits for fifth straight game
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Updated 11/17/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne (concussions) failed to return to the lineup Saturday against the Devils. He has now not dressed for the last five games. | Analysis: Concussions in the NHL require a protocol that says a player should be without post-concussion symptoms for a week before returning. That is a guideline, not a rule. Gagne got on a stationary bike Thursday and rode for 12 minutes. There is no timetable for his return, so keep him reserved in all formats. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Simon Gagne deals with concussions
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Updated 11/16/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Flyers are again treading down the tricky road of concussions. Add Simon Gagne to the list of prominent Flyers felled by a concussion, a group that includes former captains Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau. It took two bouts of dizziness and other symptoms for the determination to be made Wednesday that Gagne sustained at least one concussion, if not two. "First of all we didn't know for sure and secondly I wasn't aware of the repercussions," general manager Paul Holmgren said. "I was under the assumption ... if he's got a mild concussion, he's got to be out seven days. That's not the case." | Analysis: Gagne was injured at Florida on Oct. 24 after being hit in the jaw by Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. He sat out four games, but the Flyers never said anything about a concussion. Gagne was said to be dealing with dizziness. Gagne returned to practice after being symptom-free for two days. He followed that with a morning skate the next day on Nov. 5 before dressing for that night's game at the New York Rangers. Gagne came through that OK, but didn't look like himself on the ice. Two nights later, he was hit by Pittsburgh's Gary Roberts and the symptoms came back. Concussions in the NHL require a protocol that says a player should be without symptoms for a week before returning. That is a guideline, not a rule. Gagne got on a bike Thursday and rode for 12 minutes. There is no timetable for his return, so keep him reserved in all formats. |
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Gagne rides stationary bike
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Updated 11/15/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne, out with a concussion for the fourth straight game against the Rangers, rode a stationary bike for 12 minutes earlier on Thursday. | Analysis: The good news here is that Gagne is able to work out. He might return in the coming days, but is still a day to day candidate. Gagne, the Flyers' leading scorer last season with 41 goals, has four goals and four assists in 10 games this season. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Flyers play without Gagne
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Updated 11/10/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne (dizziness) missed Saturday's game against the Penguins. It was the second straight game he sat out. | Analysis: Gagne missed four games due to dizziness before returning Monday night against the New York Rangers. He was knocked out of a game against Florida on Oct. 24 after being checked by Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. Gagne, the Flyers' leading scorer last season with 41 goals, has four goals and four assists in 10 games this season. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. However, he is back to being day-to-day and should be kept out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice. |
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Gagne still experiencing dizziness
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Updated 11/8/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Philadelphia Flyers left winger Simon Gagne was scratched from Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils after complaining of dizziness stemming from a collision with Pittsburgh's Gary Roberts. The hit occurred in the third period of Philadelphia's 3-1 road win Wednesday night. "He went back to the hotel and he said he was a little dizzy and had a headache," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Thursday. "He was a little better (Thursday) morning, but as the day went on he was a little shaky. He'll see the doctor in the morning." | Analysis: Gagne missed four games due to dizziness before returning Monday night against the New York Rangers. He was knocked out of a game against Florida on Oct. 24 after being checked by Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. Gagne, the Flyers' leading scorer last season with 41 goals, has four goals and four assists in 10 games this season. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. However, he is back to being day-to-day and should be kept out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice. |
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Simon Gagne able to go Monday
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Updated 11/6/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The first-place Flyers (8-5) were shut out for the first time this season at the Rangers Monday despite having forward Simon Gagne back from a four-game absence due to dizziness. | Analysis: Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. He still remains an injury-risk start for now, though, until he produces consistently. |
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Gagne very close to returning
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Updated 11/3/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne was cleared for full activity Saturday, 10 days after the Philadelphia Flyers forward was knocked out of a game and sidelined with vision problems and dizziness. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Gagne passed his baseline tests and was expected to practice with the team on Sunday. If all goes well, he is expected to play Monday against the New York Rangers. | Analysis: Gagne hasn't played since he was knocked out of a game against Florida on Oct. 24, when his jaw crashed into the shoulder of Florida defenseman Jay Bouwmeester on a high check. Gagne tried to play a few shifts, but left the game after he experienced dizziness. He skated alone for about 30 minutes on Tuesday and said he felt better, but not quite ready to play. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. He still remains an injury-risk start heading into Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 5-11), unless there is positive news out of Philly in the near future. |
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Simon Gagne out a couple more
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Updated 10/31/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Atlantic Division-leading Flyers (7-3) will play the next two games without forward Simon Gagne and defenseman Randy Jones (suspension). Gagne will miss two more games because of the vision problems and dizziness he's experiencing from a hard hit last week. "He was better, but still not at the baseline that he needs to be at," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. | Analysis: Holmgren said he hoped Gagne, who has four goals and eight points this season, would return next week. Gagne will miss Thursday's game at Montreal and Friday's game at Washington. Scott Hartnell has been moved up to take Gagne's spot on the Flyers' top line with Daniel Briere and Mike Knuble. Gagne is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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S. Gagne might play Thursday
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Updated 10/30/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne compares his health to a barfly who's had a few too many stiff drinks. He stops short, however, of describing what he's feeling as any kind of lingering symptoms from a concussion. "Nobody has really said if it's a concussion," Gagne said after the Flyers practiced Tuesday. "Right now, it's more a vision problem and dizziness. I don't think they call that a concussion." Gagne was hurt when his jaw crashed into the shoulder of Florida defenseman Jay Bouwmeester on a high check. Gagne tried to play a few shifts, but left the game for good after he experienced dizziness. | Analysis: Gagne hasn't played for the Philadelphia Flyers since he was knocked out of last Wednesday's game against Florida. He has not been cleared to return to the ice. He skated alone for about 30 minutes Tuesday and said he felt better, but not quite ready to play. He considers himself day to day. "I feel like everything around me is quicker," he said. Gagne, who has four goals and eight points, needs to pass a test administered by the Flyers that determines the effects of his head injuries. If Gagne passes Wednesday's test and feels like he can play, he could be ready for Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia's game Thursday at Montreal. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy because he has scored over 40 goals in back-to-back seasons. |
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Gagne misses second straight game
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Updated 10/27/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne missed his second straight game with dizziness on Saturday against the Bruins. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. He has four goals and four assists on the season and is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. He has to be considered an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 5 (Oct. 29-Nov. 4). |
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Gagne not active Thursday
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Updated 10/25/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers played without left wing Simon Gagne (dizziness) and defenseman Derian Hatcher (sore right knee) during Thursday's game against the Lightning. Gagne, hit in the head by a shot in Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Florida, might return Saturday against the Bruins. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. He has four goals and four assists on the season and is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. |
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Simon Gagne leaves game
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Updated 10/25/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Flyers lost Gagne in the first period of Wednesday's game at Florida and he was unable to return. He experienced dizziness after a jarring hit from D Jay Bouwmeester and left as a precaution. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. He'll be re-evaluated on Thursday. If you are in a daily Fantasy league, consider reserving him for Thursday's game at Tampa Bay just to be on the safe side. |
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Gagne handing out helpers
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Updated 10/8/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: As proof that they are multi-dimensional players, Simon Gagne has three assists and one goal this season, while Daniel Briere has one assist and three goals. | Analysis: Gagne's assist on Briere's second-period goal was his 395th career point, moving him past Dave Poulin for 18th on the Flyers' all-time list. Many believed this season that Briere would be Gagne's setup man, but through two games the opposite has been true. Each player is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Gagne posts pair of assists
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Updated 10/5/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Linemates Simon Gagne picked up a pair of assists in Thursday's regular season opener at Calgary, while Mike Knuble was able to pick up a goal and helper with a plus-1 rating. | Analysis: The top line for Philadelphia jelled nicely, as Daniel Briere was good for two goals to give them three goals and three assists total. Each player is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. They'll try and keep it going on Saturday at Edmonton. |
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LW Gagne ready for captaincy
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Updated 9/25/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Simon Gagne will accept the captaincy for the Flyers if he is offered. He has declined the chance in the past, saying he did not feel he was ready the duty. | Analysis: Gagne has managed a team-best four points, all assists, in just two preseason games for the Flyers. Whether or not he is the team's captain heading into the regular season, he is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. He will skate with newcomer Daniel Briere and veteran Mike Knuble on the team's top scoring line. |
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LW Gagne has hernia surgery
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Updated 4/17/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne had hernia surgery on Monday and he is expected to be fully recovered in the next two months. Gagne should be ready when training camp opens in September barring any setbacks. | Analysis: Gagne managed 41 goals and 68 points to lead the Flyers in 76 games in 2006-07. He'll once again be an early-round pick on Draft Day in most Fantasy leagues. |
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Gagne comes up big Wednesday
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Updated 3/28/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne had two assists with a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's win against Carolina and Jeff Carter and Mike Knuble each had three-point nights in the unexpected victory. | Analysis: Gagne has managed four assists and a plus-5 rating in two games since returning from a peksy groin injury. Needless to say, he is once again a must-start for the final scoring period of the regular season in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Gagne dials up two assists in return
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Updated 3/24/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne (hip) returned to the team's lineup Saturday against the Islanders. He had two assists and a plus-2 rating in 21:37 of ice time. | Analysis: It appears safe to get Gagne back into active Fantasy lineups. He now has 37 goals and 21 assists on the season. Gagne won't reach his career-high of 79 points he set last season, but remains a decent No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward in most formats. |
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LW Gagne sits again Wednesday
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Updated 3/21/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (hip) was unable to play in Wednesday's game at N.Y. Rangers, missing his fifth consecutive game. | Analysis: Gagne remains day to day. If he is unable to play in Saturday's afternoon game against the Islanders, keep him reserved for Fantasy Week 26 (March 26-April 1). |
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Gagne OUT for Tuesday’s game
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Updated 3/20/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Simon Gagne (groin) has been ruled OUT for Tuesday’s game against the Panthers. He is doubtful to make the trip for Wednesday’s road game at N.Y. Rangers, too. "I don’t know that I’m going to get to 100 percent, but as soon as I feel good in practice I will definitely play a game. But right now it’s not the case," Gagne said. | Analysis: Gagne was not able to make it through a full practice on Monday, so keep him reserved in all leagues until he can at least prove his health in one game before Fantasy Week 26 (March 26-April 1). Consider Gagne questionable for Saturday’s afternoon game against the Islanders. |
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Gagne not active on Saturday
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Updated 3/17/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne (hip) did not play Saturday against the Senators. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. It is probably best to keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 25 (March 19-25). When healthy, he is a high-end Fantasy forward. |
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LW Gagne sidelined Thursday
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Updated 3/16/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (hip flexor) missed Thursday's game against the Thrashers due to his nagging hip flexor injury. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 25 (March 19-25) if he is unable to suit up over the weekend in Ottawa. |
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Gagne nursing a hip flexor
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Updated 3/14/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne is nursing a hip flexor injury and he was shut down after working out with the team's AHL Philadelphia affiliate. "Simon skated (Tuesday) for approximately 17 minutes," general manager Paul Holmgren told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "He felt OK, but when he went to shoot, he felt a little something in his hip flexor. It just didn't feel right." | Analysis: Gagne is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Thrashers. He should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health in consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury. |
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Gagne sinks Devils in OT
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Updated 3/7/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored 1:47 into overtime, leading the Flyers to a 5-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. | Analysis: Gagne also added an assist with a plus-1 rating in 20:22 of ice time in the win. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues and might be re-united with Mike Knuble (facial surgery) in the next couple of weeks. |
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LW Gagne pots pair of goals
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Updated 2/21/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne had two goals and Sami Kapanen also scored in Tuesday's game at Buffalo. Mike Richards also added three assists for the second time this season. | Analysis: Gagne has lost Peter Forsberg (trade) and Mike Knuble (injury), but he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues as he continues to gel with whomever he is lined up with. |
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Gagne has goal and assist
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Updated 2/17/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Rangers Saturday. | Analysis: Gagne continues his hot play with two more points Saturday. He now has a five game points streak going in which he has seven goals and four assists. Needless to say, he is a must-start in all Fantasy formats. |
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LW Gagne lights the lamp
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Updated 2/16/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne and Mike Knuble, who lost linemate Peter Forsberg in a trade to Nashville before Thursday's game against Toronto, each scored goals in the 4-2 loss. Gagne also chipped in with an assist. | Analysis: In case you were wondering, Mike Richards scooted up to the first line to take Forsberg's spot with Gagne and Knuble. Gagne remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite the loss of Forsberg. |
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Gagne posts goal, assist
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Updated 2/12/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: R.J. Umberger scored twice in Monday's game against the Red Wings, and Mike Richards, Simon Gagne and Todd Fedoruk also scored for the Flyers. | Analysis: Gagne also added an assist with a plus-1 rating and a game-high eight shots on net in 20:18 of ice time. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Gagne comes up big for Flyers
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Updated 2/10/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored his second goal of the game 27 seconds into overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a team-record, 13-game home losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Gagne, who tied the game at 3 with a deflection of Derian Hatcher's shot with 4:55 left in regulation, scored the winner from the right side of the net by redirecting Mike Knuble's shot. | Analysis: Gagne now has four goals in two games and five in his last four. He has 28 goals and 15 assists on the season. He has been one of the Flyers lone bright spots this season. Continue to use him as a high-end Fantasy forward. |
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LW Gagne struggling vs. Devils
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Updated 1/31/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Philadelphia's top scorer Simon Gagne has managed just one goal and no assists in four games against the Devils this season. He had three goals in the four games in the series before this recent rough patch. | Analysis: There is no shame struggling against G Martin Brodeur, as many players have done much worse. Gagne remains a must-start in Fantasy leagues regardless of his struggles against the Atlantic Division rivals. |
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Gagne ready for Islanders
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Updated 1/18/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that the Flyers have endured three tough day of practice under head coach John Stevens, getting ready for Thursday’s game against the Islanders at home. "It was a good three days of practice and maybe after that little mental break, I think we're going to feel a bit more energized going into this game," Simon Gagne said. “Hopefully, it will pay at the end. I feel like sometimes, especially the last couple of games, we kind of lost at the end, especially when the games were on the line. I don't know if it was the long road trip, where we were at the end, but hopefully we'll be better because of these 3 days." | Analysis: The Flyers have lost six games in a row. Gagne does have a minus-15 rating, but that has more to do with him playing on a bad team than it does his play. He has been on the plus-side of the ratings in the previous six years of his career. Keep him active. |
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Gagne could be an All-Star
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Updated 1/11/2007 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers will learn on Saturday whether they'll have a representative at the Jan. 24 NHL All-Star Game. The most likely candidate is Simon Gagne with a team-high 20 goals and 32 points, but there is a slight possibility the Flyers are snubbed for the first time in their history. | Analysis: Whether or not Gagne gets into the All-Star game, he remains a pretty solid Fantasy option. He does have a minus-15 rating, but that has more to do with him playing on a bad team than it does his play. He has been on the plus-side of the ratings in the previous six years of his career. |
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Gagne pots a pair of goals
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Updated 12/29/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored two goals, Peter Forsberg had three assists and Robert Esche made 42 saves, helping Philadelphia stop a franchise-record, 10-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. "Thankfully, we got the win," coach John Stevens said. "There haven't been a lot of smiling faces around here lately. The bottom line, I thought the work ethic and the fight on the puck was terrific." | Analysis: Gagne had just one goal and two assists over the past seven games, so Thursday's two-goal outburst was very pleasing to nervous Fantasy owners. |
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Gagne scores power play goal
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Updated 11/10/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored a goal (8) with a minus-2 rating and four shots on goal in Thursday's game against the Islanders in 20:43 of ice time. | Analysis: Gagne has scored in three of the past five games and he has seven points (5 G, 2 A) in the past eight contests. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite the fact the Flyers have played so poorly overall. |
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Gagne scores two goals
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Updated 10/20/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Flyers LW Simon Gagne accounted for all of Philadelphia's scoring on Friday night in a 3-2 loss to the Panthers. Aside from the two goals, he took five shots on net and finished with an even rating. | Analysis: Gagne is coming off his best season as a pro where he racked up 79 points. It looks as though he has started where he left off. He now has five goals on the young season. You should start Gagne although the Flyers have staggered to a 1-6-1 record. |
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Gagne, Knuble post goal, assist
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Updated 10/11/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne and Mike Knuble both scored goals, added an assist and had a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's game at N.Y. Rangers. The first-liners combined with Peter Forsberg (goal, two assists) to have their first big night of the evening. | Analysis: The Philadelphia top scoring line posted seven points (3 G, 4 A) in the big Atlantic Division battle. All members of the line are must-starts in all Fantasy formats as long as they can stay healthy. |
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Gagne scores twice in SH loss
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Updated 10/7/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored twice and Peter Forsberg had a goal and an assist in regulation for the Flyers, who lost their home opener Saturday to the Rangers 5-4 in a shootout loss and remained winless (0-1-1) this season. | Analysis: Both Gagne and Forsberg are solid Fantasy plays. As long as they are healthy they should be active in your team's lineup. |
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Flyers top line goes scoreless
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Updated 10/5/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Peter Forsberg, Simon Gagne and Mike Knuble were all scoreless with a minus-2 rating in Thursday's regular season opener at Pittsburgh. | Analysis: Despite the atrocious start to the season, we all know this trio is capable of doing. Each player remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. They will look for retribution on Saturday night against the Rangers. |
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Gagne finishes with 47 goals
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Updated 4/19/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored his 47th goal of the season and he posted a plus-1 rating in 19:55 of ice time in Tuesday's regular season finale at N.Y. Islanders. | Analysis: Gagne finished with career-high 47 goals, 32 assists, plus-31 ratings and a career-best 79 points in 72 games. He will be highly coveted in all postseason Fantasy leagues on Draft Day. |
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Gagne shakes off wrist injury
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Updated 4/1/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne was able to shake off a pesky wrist injury to score his 42nd goal of the season in Saturday's game against Martin Brodeur and the Devils. | Analysis: Gagne missed time in practice late in the week due to the nagging wrist injury, but he appears to be a safe play until further notice. |
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Gagne has two-point game
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Updated 3/23/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored a goal and added an assist with a game-high seven shots on net in Wednesday's game at N.Y. Rangers. | Analysis: Gagne has posted eight points (6 G, 2 A) over the past 11 games. He remains a top Fantasy option in all formats. |
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Gagne one short of 40 goals
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Updated 3/15/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne lit the lamp for the 39th time in Wednesday's game at Florida. He also posted a plus-1 rating and six shots on goal in 18:37 of ice time. | Analysis: Gagne is tied for fifth in the NHL in goals scored with Carolina's Eric Staal. He has emerged not only as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, but he should be a first- or second-round pick in all Fantasy leagues in 2006-07. |
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Gagne return for the Flyers
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Updated 3/6/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (knee) was back in the lineup for the Flyers on Monday against the Canadiens. He picked up two assists and a plus-2 rating with four shots on goal in 18:41 of ice time. | Analysis: Gagne returned a little earlier than the two-week timetable originally given. This is good news for Fantasy owners in leagues which permit daily transactions, but unfortunate for those in weekly leagues. |
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Simon Gagne has a bone bruise
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Updated 2/26/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne had an MRI on Saturday which revealed a bone bruise in his right knee, which he suffered in a game against Team Russia in the Olympics in Turin last week. He might miss up to two weeks of action due to the injury. | Analysis: Reserve Gagne immediately in all Fantasy leagues for the upcoming scoring period. Do not insert him back into your active lineup until he can officially return and prove his health in consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury. |
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Canada's Gagne injured Wed.
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Updated 2/22/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Team Canada's Simon Gagne was injured in the first period of Wednesday's preliminary round game against Team Russia on a hit from Darius Kasparaitis. It was a good hit and he was taken from the ice and to the locker room. | Analysis: Gagne attempted to return in the second period, but was unable to stay on the ice due to what Team Canada termed a 'lower body' injury. When we get more information on his injury, we will pass it on to you. He is considered day to day for now, but keep him reserved just as a precaution when play resumes. |
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Gagne scored goal, had assist
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Updated 2/16/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne picked up a goal and added an assist for Team Canada in Thursday's Olympic action against Team Germany. | Analysis: Gagne sits currently with a team-high 37 goals with 26 assists and a team-best plus-24 rating. He also has a team-best 11 power play goals and 19 points at the Olympic Games break. He has emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Simon Gagne scores 36th goal
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Updated 2/10/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne, who missed Wednesday night's victory over the Islanders because of a stomach virus, gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead at Washington Friday. He ripped a slap shot from just outside the right circle through a screen. | Analysis: Gagne continues to serve as a Fantasy superstar -- start him in all formats again. |
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Gagne misses Wednesday's game
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Updated 2/8/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The team's official website reports Simon Gagne missed Wednesday's game against the Islanders due to a bout with the flu. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. He might be able to return for Friday's game against the Capitals, but keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues until he is well. |
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Gagne second behind Kovalchuk
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Updated 2/1/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne has 34 goals this season -- only one goal behind league leader Ilya Kovalchuk of Atlanta. | Analysis: The Flyers have been brutal recently, and Gagne has had only seven goals (22nd in the league) and nine assists in January. He's still a solid start in all formats. |
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Gagne picks up three helpers
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Updated 1/14/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne recorded three assists on Saturday vs. Colorado. | Analysis: Gagne now has eight points in the last three games. He is a must-start in all formats. |
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Gagne has two assists, plus-2
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Updated 1/12/2006 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne had two assists and a plus-2 rating in 21:38 of ice time on Wednesday at Chicago. | Analysis: Gagne has posted 12 points (6 G, 6 A) in 10 games since returning from a groin injury on Dec. 22. |
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Gagne returns to the lineup
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Updated 12/23/2005 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (groin) returned to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Senators. He scored a goal, had an assist and was a minus-1 in 17:54 of ice time with five shots on net. | Analysis: It appears safe to get Gagne back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues. |
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Gagne expects to go Thursday
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Updated 12/21/2005 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports Simon Gagne (groin) expects to play on Thursday against the Senators. | Analysis: Keep him reserved until he can officially play and prove his health. |
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Groin sidelines Simon Gagne
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Updated 12/13/2005 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne will miss the next two weeks after an MRI revealed a tear in his groin. He currently leads the league with 23 goals. "It's tough news to take right now, especially with the start I have had and everything was going well," Gagne said. "Right now, we're going through so many injuries and my turn came. I felt so bad the last two games that I knew something was wrong." | Analysis: Gagne should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury. |
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Simon Gagne does the trick
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Updated 11/6/2005 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne had three goals in Saturday's game against the Thrashers. He also picked up an assist and a plus-2 rating in 22:18 of ice time. | Analysis: Gagne has really flourished playing alongside Peter Forsberg, as so many have before. |
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Gagne has goal and assist
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Updated 10/12/2005 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's game at Toronto. He was a plus-1 with three shots on goal in 21:38 of ice time. | Analysis: Gagne has posted five points (4 G, 1 A) in three games so far this season. |
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Gagne re-signs for three seasons
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Updated 8/10/2005 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne re-signed for three season with the Flyers on Tuesday. | Analysis: Gagne will once again be a solid middle- to late-round pick on Draft Day. |
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Gagne re-signs in Philadelphia
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Updated 8/4/2004 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports Simon Gagne signed a one-year contract on Tuesday with the Flyers. | Analysis: Gagne has been dealing with nagging injuries over the past two seasons. He has the ability to post 50-60 points when healthy. |
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Gagne becomes a trivia answer
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Updated 7/18/2004 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne was taken first overall in the inaugural WHA free agent draft over the weekend by the league's Quebec Nordiks franchise. | Analysis: It is unclear if Gagne has any interest in playing in the start-up league, but he could be playing in his home province if the NHL season is postponed or cancelled. |
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Simon Gagne sinks Thrashers
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Updated 2/22/2004 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne had the game-winning goal on a penalty shot with 1:01 left in the third period on Saturday against Atlanta. | Analysis: Gagne has picked up at least one goal in eight of his past 10 games. He has 11 points overall during the span. |
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Gagne has a pair of helpers
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Updated 12/31/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne assisted on two goals in Tuesday's win at St. Louis. | Analysis: Gagne entered Tuesday's game with only five points (2 G, 3 A) over his past 18 games. |
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Gagne able to play Tuesday
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Updated 11/11/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (hamstring) was able to play on Tuesday against the Islanders. | Analysis: Gagne should be kept reserved in most Fantasy leagues due to his propensity for injury. |
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Gagne probable for Tuesday
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Updated 11/10/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (hamstring) will return to practice on Monday and is probable for Tuesday's game against the Islanders, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. "We never knew what it was," Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We had no idea what we were dealing with. He got slashed in the back on the hamstring and he should be fine for Tuesday." | Analysis: Gagne appears safe to keep in your active Fantasy lineup this week. |
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Gagne aggravates hamstring
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Updated 11/8/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne was slashed in the left hamstring during Saturday's game and the muscle tightened up on him in the first period. He attempted to play through the injury, but eventually succumbed in the second period and was unable to return. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. He has been dealing with the hamstring injury for the better part of the season and should be reserved in all leagues until he is 100 percent. |
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Gagne returns to lineup
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Updated 10/25/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (shoulder) had only one shot on goal in 24 shifts against Carolina Saturday. | Analysis: Gagne should remain reserved in leagues that allow daily transactions until he can play consistently. |
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Gagne sits again on Wednesday
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Updated 10/22/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne (shoulder) was out again on Wednesday at Anaheim. | Analysis: Gagne is still considered day to day. Keep him reserved until he can play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury. |
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Simon Gagne remains sidelined
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Updated 10/21/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (shoulder) missed Tuesday's game at Los Angeles. | Analysis: Gagne is considered day to day. It is unclear if he will be able to play Wednesday at Anaheim. Keep him reserved in daily leagues if you have healthier options. |
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Gagne should play Tuesday
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Updated 10/20/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne left Saturday's game in Phoenix with a badly bruised right shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, he said he should be ready for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. | Analysis: Keep Gagne active in all leagues. |
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Updated 4/2/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (strained right groin) returned to the lineup on Tuesday. He had missed the past 13 games due to the injury. He took 15 shifts and logged 9:30 of ice time. He is best used as a reserve in larger leagues due to his propensity for injury. | Analysis: |
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Updated 4/1/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) will play Tuesday, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. He has missed 29 of the past 31 games due to a torn groin muscle. He will be used on the team's fourth line and is not a useful Fantasy player. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/27/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) might return next week. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, if he is able to return, he will see limited ice time. He is not worth adding to a Fantasy roster at this point of the season. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/9/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) was examined Saturday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was diagnosed with a strain and will be re-evaluated later in the week. He aggravated his groin in Friday's game. He is not expected to return during the regular season and should be dropped from all rosters. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/8/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) returned to the lineup Friday. He aggravated his groin injury in the second period and was forced to leave the game. He is expected to miss at least one month. Drop Gagne from your roster. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/7/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) will decide on his status during Friday's morning practice. "It's pretty close," he told the Philadelphia Daily News. "If I feel good when I wake up, that will be it. I'm pretty positive that I will. I feel pretty good in practice, and if I wake up and I'm not stiff and I'm not sore, I'm going to go and play." Provided Gagne plays Friday against the Rangers, you should activate him in all Fantasy leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/6/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) is expected to play Friday at N.Y. Rangers. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, he will play on a line with Jeremy Roenick and Sami Kapanen. He has missed the past 13 games due to the injury. Keep him reserved until he is able to play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/4/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (strained hamstring) practiced on Monday. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, he expects to return as early as Friday. Keep Gagne reserved until he officially returns. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/1/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) did not play Saturday. His return date is unclear. Keep him reserved. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/27/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) was unable to return on Thursday. He is doubtful for Saturday's game at Boston. Keep him reserved. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/26/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) is expected to return Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has missed 10 games due to the injury. "He's been going twice a day for a week now," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He's been practicing with the (Philadelphia) Phantoms (of the AHL), and he feels great." Keep him reserved until he can play consecutive games. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/20/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne is out one to two weeks, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He continues to recover from a partially-torn groin. Keep him reserved. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/6/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) is expected to miss at least three weeks. He suffered a partially torn right groin muscle in Tuesday's game. Gagne has been a huge Fantasy disappointment this season and is best used as a reserve when healthy. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/4/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) returned to the lineup on Tuesday after missing three games. He was injured in the third period and returned to Philadelphia after the game for treatment. He will not play Thursday at Ottawa. Reserve him in all leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/28/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (groin) is out indefinitely. "Right now I don't know what I'm going to do," he told the Philadelphia Daily News. "I'll talk to [the trainers] and the doctors and come back [Tuesday] and do some treatment and some exercises again." Reserve Gagne in all Fantasy leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/26/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne missed Saturday's game in Boston with a right groin strain. His status is day to day. Reserve Gagne for the upcoming week. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/25/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne pulled his groin on Friday. He will miss Saturday's game at Boston. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/8/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (concussion) returned to the lineup on Tuesday and recorded an assist. It is safe to activate Gagne in all leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/7/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (concussion) received clearance Monday to return to the lineup. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, he should play Tuesday against Buffalo after skating for 45 minutes on Saturday. Once Gagne returns, you'll want to activate him in all Fantasy leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/6/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (concussion) missed his fifth straight game Sunday in Atlanta. "We were thinking maybe it gets better in a couple of days," he told the Philadelphia Daily News. "But every day, it is the same thing. I take a couple of days off, start skating and feel better, and then I push harder and I feel the same thing -- that pressure in the back of my head." Gagne will be re-examined in Philadelphia either Monday or Tuesday, and he should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/4/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (concussion) missed Friday's game in Anaheim. He remains day to day. Keep Gagne reserved until he officially returns to the lineup. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/3/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (concussion) missed Thursday's game in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that he is also listed as questionable for Friday's game in Anaheim. Keep Gagne reserved until he officially returns to the lineup. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/2/2003 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (concussion) skated with the Flyers on Wednesday. "He practiced well and hard with the team," coach Ken Hitchcock told the Philadelphia Daily News. "It's up to the doctors now to clear him. It will depend on how he feels when he wakes up." Gagne might play Thursday in Los Angeles, but keep him reserved until he officially returns to action. | Analysis: |
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Updated 12/30/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne will not play Monday in San Jose. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Flyers' medical staff was awaiting a baseline neurological comparison administered over the weekend which will be compared to other tests taken during training camp. Gagne might have suffered a concussion on Friday, and the tests will determine to what degree if so. Reserve him until his health status becomes clear. | Analysis: |
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Updated 12/28/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers lost Gagne midway through the first period Friday. He was cut above his right eye by his visor. He did not return. "It's a pretty bad cut," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We'll see what happens (Saturday)." | Analysis: |
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Updated 12/3/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne returned from an abdominal injury Monday against New Jersey. Although he was scoreless in the game, he is still worth activating in a deeper league. | Analysis: |
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Updated 12/2/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (abdominal) is expected to return Monday against New Jersey. He is safe to use this week in all Fantasy leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 12/1/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne (abdominal) missed his second straight game Saturday in Montreal. He remains day to day. Only use Gagne in the upcoming week if you don't have a decent replacement on your bench. | Analysis: |
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Updated 11/30/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne missed Friday's game against Toronto with a stomach muscle injury. He suffered the injury in Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh. Gagne's injury is not considered serious, but he might also miss Saturday's game in Montreal. Gagne's status is day to day, and you should keep him active unless he takes a turn for the worse. | Analysis: |
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Updated 10/15/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Gagne might be shifted to center for Tuesday's game in Montreal due to the injury to Keith Primeau. Gagne centered a line of Todd Fedoruk and Justin Williams in Monday's practice, and he might struggle a bit with the position switch at first. The move shouldn't have any long-term effect on Gagne's Fantasy value. | Analysis: |
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Updated 9/12/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed Gagne to a two-year deal on Wednesday. There had been some concern that he might have held out for an extended period, but he had no interest in missing training camp, which begins Thursday. Gagne is a great young star, but he might not make that big an improvement on last season's totals because the Flyers will be implementing a more defensive scheme this year. Expect around 35 goals and 70 points. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/9/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne returned to the ice Tuesday after missing two games with a bruised left shoulder. Be prepared to get him back in your lineup next week if he remains healthy. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/8/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers expect to get Gagne back from a bruised left shoulder in time for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Get him back into your active lineup provided he doesn't suffer a setback. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/7/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne missed Sunday's game in Carolina due to his sore shoulder. He skated Saturday but isn't quite ready to return to the lineup. Since Gagne's status for Tuesday's game against Atlanta is in question, you might want to consider reserving him for this week. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/3/2002 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne will rest a sore left shoulder until at least Sunday's game in Carolina. This is the same shoulder that required offseason surgery, which is of concern to his owners. If Gagne doesn't play by Sunday, reserve him for the upcoming week. | Analysis: |
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Updated 10/15/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Gagne is no longer concerned about his surgically-repaired left shoulder. Considering his stats haven't showed any lingering effects of the injury, you should no longer have any doubts about Gagne's Fantasy value for the remainder of the season. He could be in line for a major breakout year. | Analysis: |
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Updated 10/2/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Gagne still has not gained 100 percent confidence in his left shoulder and refrains from contact to the shoulder, and as a result is expected to open the season on the Flyers' second line. He will likely play left wing alongside Jeremy Roenick and Justin Williams. We don't expect this line assignment to affect the Fantasy values of either Gagne or Roenick in a negative way, and instead think Williams will enjoy solid stats playing alongside the productive pair. All three are viable Fantasy starters, although Williams should only be used in deeper leagues. | Analysis: |
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Updated 9/28/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne acknowledged Wednesday that his left shoulder, which was surgically repaired in May for a partial dislocation, is bothering him, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "My shoulder is OK, but I don't feel at my best," he said. "I know right now after a little bit of practice that I don't feel strong enough to play through three periods. It's tough to battle in the corner right now. I don't feel comfortable." Don't let this injury scare you away from Gagne - he is a good up-and-coming player - but don't take him in the early rounds of your draft. | Analysis: |
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Updated 5/3/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum and cartilage injury in his left shoulder. He suffered the injury during a Feb. 24 game against Tampa Bay. Gagne will undergo rehabilitation soon and should be ready by training camp next season. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/23/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne, who has been sidelined by a partially dislocated shoulder, hopes to play in Saturday's game in Toronto. Still, Flyers GM Bob Clarke wants Gagne to be fully recovered before he plays in any games, so make sure you see him in action before you decide to activate him for the upcoming week. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/15/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne expects to play at the end of the Flyers' upcoming four-game road trip that ends Mar. 26 in Ottawa. Keep in mind that he may need a few games to get back up to full speed after returning from a partially dislocated left shoulder. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/27/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: The Flyers will be without Gagne for at least three weeks with a partially dislocated left shoulder. He suffered the injury after a fight with Tampa Bay's Andrei Zyuzin during Saturday's game. Reserve Gagne for now, and consider picking up his replacement on the top line, Mark Grieg. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/26/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne suffered a partially dislocated left shoulder after a fight with Tampa Bay's Andrei Zyuzin during Saturday's game in Philadelphia. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the damage. The Flyers recalled right wing Mark Greig from Philadelphia of the AHL, and he will replace Gagne on the top line alongside Mark Recchi and Keith Primeau for now. You should probably reserve Gagne for this week. | Analysis: |
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Updated 2/20/2001 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne is questionable for Thursday's game against the Islanders due to a lower back sprain. If he misses any more time with this injury, it might be wise to reserve him. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/22/2000 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne continues his red hot play. He has recorded three consecutive multi-point games and has 4 goals and 2 assists over his last 3. | Analysis: |
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Updated 3/5/2000 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Simon Gagne scored his 8th power play goal of the season and his 15th overall in a 4-3 loss at home to the Islanders. This fine rookie continues his solid play and has been an integral part of the Flyers power play success this season. | Analysis: |
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Updated 1/5/2000 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Gagne, who led all NHL rookies with 12 points, was named NHL Rookie of the Month for December. Gagne had 10 assists in 13 games. | Analysis: |
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Updated 10/13/1999 |
| Simon Gagne, LW PHI | |
| News: Washington center Simon Gagner recorded his first goals of the season in Tuesday night's 5-4 victory. He scored both goals in the first five minutes of the contest. | Analysis: |
