Simon Gagne to have surgery Tuesday; Out 6-8 Weeks

by Mitchell Green on Nov 2, 2009 4:48 PM EST

Flyers left wing Simon Gagne finally agreed to have surgery on Tuesday to repair two small hernias on his right side and will miss 6-8 weeks. Additionally, according to general manager Paul Holmgren, Gagne will have his rectus abdominis repaired on both sides. So, it’s two surgeries....