Lecavalier to undergo minor arthroscopic procedure

I love that picture. Maybe he’s blasting a one-timer or taking a quick wrister. Or maybe he’s on the PP and it’s a cross ice pass to set up Stamkos for a one-timer. Whatever it is, it looks cool with the blood running down the side of his face. It just has “warrior” written all over it. Or better yet- “hockey player” written all over it.

I really don’t get why is it happing so late. He didn’t play since April (?) when he had that wrist surgery, non? So why a knee now? That has me worried.

The meniscus is the kneecap, essentially a thick piece of Floating cartilage that protects the front of the knee joint from damage. With a torn meniscus what usually happens is a flap on either side of the tear folds under during exertion causing an irritation or impingement which leads to discomfort and swelling. The surgery typically involves shaving the cartilage on one or both sides of the tear to create a symmetrical surface that does not cause the impingement or irritation. While they have you cut open they typically vacuum up any detritus, which could also cause irritation and swelling. This is similar but less severe than the general cleanup the Chris Pronger just had done. V4 should still be able to train and lift, he’ll just have to insure he doesn’t break the stitches or contract a staff infection.

It’s fine. I’m supervising the procedure. No worries.