J.F Jacques’ back problems have flared up again and he will surgery in Los Angeles later this week. Jacques’s back acted up at various points this season and the Oilers were hoping the two week break might be enough rest, but his back isn’t responding so he’ll go under the knife again.
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Jason Gregor, Oilersnation.com. Possibly of interest is the fact that when Nikolai Khabibulin went for surgery, Jacques was asked to comment because his (successful) surgery last year was of a similar nature.
