Philly’s Simon Gagne had double hernia surgery along with hip surgery back in 2006-2007 and is now facing the possibility of another one.

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said earlier Tuesday that Gagne was examined by Dr. Allen Schurict from Pennsylvania Hospital after an ultrasound found the hernias in his right groin area. He said the team’s medical staff will discuss with Gagne his options on Wednesday *source- nhl.com

Gagne is looking to compete in his third Oympics for Team Canada but now is in jeopardy of missing the competition in February.

There is another report of the H1N1 virus in the NHL. Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smid has been diagnosed with the virus. Although several of the Oilers players have flu like symptoms, Smid is the only case of H1N1 confirmed.