Unfortunately for Neuvirth and the Flyers, he has rarely been healthy, especially in the last two seasons.
On Saturday, general manager Ron Hextall announced that Neuvirth, who has been battling an apparent groin injury, was sent from San Jose to Philadelphia to be examined by a doctor.
After being bothered by an assortment of injuries and compiling a 2.60 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in just 22 games last season, Neuvirth underwent surgery on both hips. He has been able to play in just one game this season and was shelled in a 6-1 loss to the New York Islanders, surrendering six goals on 22 shots.