Something in the water . . .

What the hell are they drinking in South Philly? First came word that both Robert Esche and Antero Niittymaki would need surgery to repair torn labrums in their hips. Then it came out that Peter Forsberg would need ankle surgery at some point. Now we find out that Simon Gagne will need surgery for a torn labrum in his hip and that Keith Primeau will have surgery to fix a broken nose and a deviated septum. (Also in the article is a rundown of several other players and their surgical status, along with a mention that forward Mike Knuble will be an in-studio analyst for OLN during tonight's and tomorrow night's broadcasts.) Fellas, please -- start drinking the bottled stuff!!