Flyers' Lecavalier reportedly dealing with back issue
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Vincent Lecavalier didn't skate at Philadelphia Flyers practice Tuesday, which got the rumor mill churning.
As it turns out, he's injured:
The update from #Flyers tomorrow is that Vinny Lecavalier is dealing with a back injury. He isn't retiring or anything close to the sort.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 8, 2015
The 35-year-old's played in only seven games, recording one assist, leading to speculation that his career could be approaching the finish line.
The Flyers announced they'll update his condition Wednesday.
Lecavalier's signed through 2017-18 at a $4.5-million cap hit.
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