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Thu, 2011-07-21 00:25
Orpik, 30, had similar surgery on his left side in 2010 and is expected to take six to eight weeks to recover, the Penguins said in a statement.
The former first-round draft pick had one goal and 12 assists in 63 games with the Penguins last season.
Pittsburgh open their regular season on Oct. 6 against the Vancouver Canucks.
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