Pronger added to the list of those recovering from surgeries

According to Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly.com, Chris Pronger underwent a successful arthroscopic knee surgery last week and is expected to be fine for training camp. Pronger had particles floating around in his knee which have been taken out.

Blair Betts and Dan Carcillo are also recovering from their surgeries. Betts is recovering from shoulder surgery and should be ready for training camp, but will stay away from contact, of course. Carcillo is recovering from a late abdominal surgery.

Arthroscopic knee surgery sounds extremely frightening, but Chris Pronger is a tough dude. Here’s hoping we don’t have to start the regular season without 20.

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Ryan Parent will have surgery Monday

According to Flyers GM Paul Holmgren, Flyers defenseman Ryan Parent will undergo back surgery on Monday to remove a disc fragment from his lumbar spine. At first glance, Parent is expected to miss six weeks of action.

In two years in the NHL, Parent has suffered two major injuries. Last year, he tore his labrum in his right shoulder and missed 36 games. Parent has missed 16 consecutive games this season.

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