NHL Short Notes

FLYRS LOSE GAGNE

The Philadelphia Flyers received a huge blow on Monday when it was announced that key veteran forward Simon Gagne had to go on the disabled list after two small hernias were discovered in his his right groin area. As a result of the discovery Gagne who has struggled with only one goal in nine games this season will have to more then likely undergo surgery. “I can’t really say for sure,” Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said. “We need to sit down and talk with Simon. It is an option.” (surgery)

 SMID HAS SWINE FLU

This week the slumping Edmonton Oilers announced that defenceman Ladislav Smid has become the latest victim of swine flu. Despite having the illness Smid who is only 23 years old was not sidelined as he logged 19 minutes and 47 seconds this past week against the Colorado Avalanche. So far this season Smid who was almost traded in the off-season to the Ottawa Senators is off to a strong start with four assist in 12 games.