41.   He recently had a nose operation to fix the torn cartilage and broken bone in the nasal area on the right side of his face.

42.   He is bothered by torn cartilage in his left knee that will require arthroscopic surgery next week.

43.   He was operated on for torn cartilage less than a month ago.

44.   He went through his first hard workout since undergoing surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and will go through another tough workout today.

45.   His coming back from torn cartilage in his left shoulder is considered a long shot.

46.   Hines, who will have surgery to remove the torn cartilage after the season, is hopeful that with rehabilitation and medication, he could play through the pain.

47.   Iafrate had been experiencing swelling in the joint, which was completely reconstructed five years ago and underwent an athroscopic procedure in November to repair torn cartilage.

48.   If Brett Butler comes back from the torn cartilage in his left elbow, Cedeno will likely find himself back in Albuquerque.

49.   In addition, offensive line coach Larry Beightol underwent surgery to remove loose bodies and torn cartilage in his left knee.

50.   Injured defenseman Al Iafrate met with Bruins physician Bert Zarins Tuesday and is expected to make a decision shortly regarding surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee.