More Holmgren: "Pronger is doing well. Will see Dr. Goldman tomorrow."
We should have a further word on his status following the consultation. He last played seven days ago, when he was struck with an errant Mikhail Grabovski stick.
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All of which seems to imply that the Flyers captain is making progress from a right eye injury expected to keep him out of the lineup through at least the first two weeks of November.
The fact that Pronger will play at all after such an awful injury is a welcome sign. Regardless, expect a few setbacks and for the team's captain to need an adjustment period.
Per Paul Holmgren: Chris Pronger continues to "progress nicely" after seeing eye specialist again today.
Obviously good news on the Flyers captain. Nevertheless, don't expect him back before his initial 10-day diagnosis.
Pronger Update: Per #Flyers GM Paul Holmgren, "Chris Pronger was seen by Dr. Stephen Goldman today and is progressing very well."
Stay tuned for a further update from the team on the team's captain.
GM Holmgren tells media in PHI Pronger gets bed rest for few days, will miss at least 10 days, maybe longer, and will wear visor on return.
Good news that Pronger is OK after such a scary incident. Nevertheless, a 10-day rest period for an ocular injury sounds highly optimistic.
Stick right in Pronger's eye... not good.
For those of us who witnessed the incident, certainly a scary injury for the Flyers' number one defender.
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger is scheduled to make his preseason debut Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils at the Wells Fargo Center. Pronger is recovering from back surgery and three other operations that plagued his 2010-11 season.
The team's new captain should be fine on October 6th. Right now Pronger holds an ADP of 98.7, so you can feel safe taking him among comparable d-men such as Jack Johnson, Ryan Whitney and Alex Goligoski.
Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren, in his first talk with the media since he was injured in a bicycle accident, said on Tuesday he expects defenseman Chris Pronger to be ready to play in the opener Oct. 6 in Boston.
At this point, there could be rust but Pronger playing October 6th is much better than his absence on opening night. Right now Pronger holds an ADP of 98.7, so you can feel safe taking him among comparable d-men such as Jack Johnson, Ryan Whitney and Alex Goligoski.
Asked if he was on schedule to play early in the season, Pronger said, "We'll see how I feel tomorrow. Having not skated and done anything on the ice in 4 1/2 months, you have to take it slowly and take it day by day."
Pronger continues to recover ahead of schedule with an outside shot to not miss any playing time. He would be a very interesting value pick at his current ADP.
He said on Thursday he was making progress, but that he wouldn’t be ready for the start of training camp on Sept. 16. He said he did not know if he would be ready for the Oct. 6 opener in Boston.
After an injury-plagued season which limited him to only 50 games and a disappointing 4/20/25 line, Pronger enters the season with a fair 10th round price tag. Could be a very decent value pick in most leagues.
#Flyers confirm that Pronger will have surgery tomorrow in New York.
Pronger day to day with "lower body injury," say the Flyers.
Its official. Pronger is out. Leg injury?
And it doesn't sound like we will see Chris Pronger in the PHI lineup. Of course, no Pominville (cut leg) will be out for Buffalo.
WELLS FARGO CENTER — The Flyers waited. Then they waited some more. They’ve been patient but now the wait may be over. Defenseman Chris Pronger appeared well enough for game action at Friday’s morning skate in front of Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres.
Pronger is out for tonight, but looking better #Flyers #PhiBuf
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says Chris Pronger and Andreas Nodl are day to day.
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger (broken right hand) did not skate Sunday and is expected to miss Game 3 and probably Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Before Saturday’s wildly entertaining playoff game at the Wells Fargo Center, a source close to the situation said it was “50/50” that Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger would play Monday.
Pronger officially out for Game 2 per Holmgren.