SC Devs Fan Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 http://www.nypost.com/seven/09172007/sport...y_for_jamie.htm SURGERY LIKELY FOR JAMIE By MARK (N)Єverson September 17, 2007 -- TRENTON - While the Devils open 40 days of pre-Newark nomadism here tonight, vital winger Jamie Langenbrunner is taking a trip on his own, expected to result in sports hernia surgery. The rub is that the hernia could have been repaired this summer and Langenbrunner would then be ready to face the Flyers in the exhibiiton opener tonight. Instead, Langenbrunner is scheduled to fly to Montreal Wednesday for an examination with a specialist, likely to lead to surgical repair. As revealed in Saturday's Post, Langenbrunner tried a rest cure all summer for the injury he now admits was initially suffered in February. It recurred this month, keeping him out of training camp. Recovery times vary and surely will depend on the injury itself, but he could be out 6-8 weeks, then require significant time to regain full fitness. His summertime rest cure prevented his usual training regimen, leaving him out of game shape, and further behind following surgery. Langenbrunner, 32, said he wishes he'd gone straight for surgery during the offseason. "That decision was made, but in hindsight, yeah," said Langenbrunner, who played through the pain to finish tied for third in team scoring with 60 points and 23 goals. He played all 82 regular season and 11 playoff games, but his games-streak surely will end at 144 games. "I'd just like to get something done," Langenbrunner said. "I feel fine doing normal stuff, but when I get out of my comfort zone and get skating, then it's there." Langenbrunner is one of the Devils' prototypical players, gritty and gutsy, whose substantial offensive production is his secondary characteristic. He served as an alternate captain and would surely be a candidate for captain this season, if surgery didn't loom. New coach Brent Sutter has thrown open the team's captaincy, held last season by Patrik Elias. * With six exhibitions on the slate, Devils are expected to dress a large number of veterans, despite having just three previous days of official camp. They visit Manchester, N.H., Thursday to face the Bruins, then invade the Garden Friday to meet Scott Gomez and the Rangers. mark.(N)Єverson@nypost.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Damn it JAMIE!....Argh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 this sucks, why didn't Jamie schedule a visit with Dr. (N)Єverson over the summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yort44 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) GEEZ! What did he do, consult with Oliwa for medical advice? Edited September 17, 2007 by Troy from NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 The things that rubs me is a hernia never heals on its own. While I understand no one wants surgery I cannot believe they waited until training camp to decide this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) Good. He'll be fresh for the playoffs. (If we make it.) In the meantime, someone gets a chance to prove himself. Edited September 17, 2007 by Jerrydevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empulse27 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Good. He'll be fresh for the playoffs. (If we make it.) In the meantime, someone gets a chance to prove himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 The things that rubs me is a hernia never heals on its own. While I understand no one wants surgery I cannot believe they waited until training camp to decide this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 And you don't trust (N)Єverson? C'mon, its a new year, everyone starts with a clean slate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 And you don't trust (N)Єverson? C'mon, its a new year, everyone starts with a clean slate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Can anyone name an example of someone who decided not to have surgery and it worked out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckrock Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 He suffered this injury back in FEBRUARY?! ...And he didn't realize around, I don't know, MAY that he wasn't healed? Great. So now Langs is out so start a 9-game road trip. I don't mean to be pessimistic so early on.. but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Can anyone name an example of someone who decided not to have surgery and it worked out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Just great. First the Dolphins game yesterday, now this. fvcking fantastic. WHY did you not get the surgery done over the summer Jamie???!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 "I'd just like to get something done," Langenbrunner said. "I feel fine doing normal stuff, but when I get out of my comfort zone and get skating, then it's there." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) Maybe Doc Emrick will be able to help him. I hope he recovers as fast as possible after the surgery, although his absence may be a good chance for guys like Clarkson to show up. David made an excellent impression in March, although it would be nice to see Bergfors too. Edited September 17, 2007 by Revan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Here's hoping Langs gets better soon! Hopefully, Brylin will be able to step up into his spot come October... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) Its ridiculous that he didnt get his surgery when needed. Ill be surprised if Lou dosent assign some type of alt activity or penatly. It sounds like noone knew of this besides Jaime. Edited September 17, 2007 by SteveStevens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice dog Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 jamie farted away the whole summer...now he gets an extra vacation. well at least he will be well rested and ready for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJohnnyGo Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) He would've had surgery if it was his contract year? Edited September 18, 2007 by GoJohnnyGo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Good. He'll be fresh for the playoffs. (If we make it.) In the meantime, someone gets a chance to prove himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 While we go without him on that road trip of hell to start the season.So much for him being a C candidate, I understand nobody wants surgery but if this was diagnosed way back when, someone should have told him to get the surgery and rest however long instead of just resting and not being ready for camp anyway even in a best-case scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal914 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 could this carreer ending... or not that serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 While we go without him on that road trip of hell to start the season.So much for him being a C candidate, I understand nobody wants surgery but if this was diagnosed way back when, someone should have told him to get the surgery and rest however long instead of just resting and not being ready for camp anyway even in a best-case scenario. Why are these the only possibilities? Isn't there the possibility that Jamie and the doctors weren't aware of the severity of the injury until camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMONPETEYD Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 you guys are acting like surg. for sports hernia is going to take 8 months to heal. doubt it. i say he is back for January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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