Get used to the Flyers having to work that much more for these wins leading up to the Winter Classic and beyond. The news bomb with the headline, “Chris Pronger out for the season”, dropped last night before the game giving fans everywhere a reason to write off the potential for this team. The season isn’t going to be lost, now obviously this team is better with the captain out there playing 27 minutes a night, but this group of guys especially the defense is beginning to come into their own. With Pronger in the lineup the Flyers are 8-3-2 as opposed to a 12-4-1 record without him. … [ visit site to read more ] Gritty win for Pronger-less Flyers as a matchup with Boston looms - Broad Street Buzz - Broad Street Buzz - A Philadelphia Flyers Blog

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After having his season cut short, this will be the lasting of image of Pronger from this year. (Courtesy: Bruce Bennett) Last night we found out that Chris Pronger  will be shut down for the rest of the season and the playoffs with a severe concussion. It was stunning news, considering that nobody, even the man himself, has any idea when exactly he suffered the concussion. At first, he thought it was some weird virus, before further testing provided the correct diagnosis. Now the Flyers  don’t have to wonder when their captain will be back in the lineup.

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