Five Flyers need surgery, three others await

According to Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren, five Flyers will undergo offseason surgery and three others will know by the end of the week if they are candidates for surgery as well. Center Mike Richards will have surgery to repair a torn wrist ligament injured during training camp; right wing Kris Versteeg will undergo surgery to repair a hernia; center Blair Betts will undergo finger surgery; and defenseman Andrej Meszaros will have wrist surgery. Scott Hartnall and Jeff Cartrer are being evaluated for hip issues that may require surgery and Chris Pronger should know later today if back surgery is required

Original post: Flyer Files

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