Sam Gagner - NHL News & Rumors

Cut loose from PTO Carolina released Gagner on Sunday from his professional tryout agreement, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gagner chipped in five goals and five assists in 28 games with Edmonton during the 2023-24 regular season. There isn't much time left before the 2024-25 campaign begins for most teams, so he may have to settle for an AHL contract before aiming for a two-way agreement.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three points Saturday Gagner scored a goal on two shots and added two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's preseason win over the Predators.

Impact The 35-year-old is in camp with Carolina on a PTO, and Gagner made a strong final statement in his attempt to win a roster spot. He suited up for 28 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2023-24, contributing five goals and 10 points.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Secures tryout Gagner will take part in training camp with Carolina on a professional tryout agreement, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Tuesday.

Impact Gagner saw action in just 28 regular-season games for the Oilers last year and was a healthy scratch throughout the postseason. If he does earn a full NHL contract coming out of camp, he figures to slot into a fourth-line role and could find himself periodically serving as a healthy scratch. As such, Gagner is unlikely to offer much in terms of fantasy value this season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 8 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Called up Wednesday Gagner was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact The Oilers are bolstering their forward depth ahead of their last two games of the regular season. The 34-year-old had 10 points across 27 games earlier in the campaign. He'll likely fill a bottom-six role at some point during the team's last back-to-back of the year.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Gagner was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Impact Although Gagner cleared waivers, he was initially kept on Edmonton's roster. However, after the Oilers acquired Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from Anaheim on Wednesday, the decision was made to send Gagner to the minors. The 34-year-old has five goals and 10 points in 27 outings with the Oilers in 2023-24.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to remain in NHL Gagner is expected to remain in the NHL if he clears waivers Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gagner being waived by Edmonton on Tuesday was a maneuver to give the team options ahead of the trade deadline. The Oilers hope to acquire a defenseman and should they need to during that process, they'll be able to temporarily assign Gagner to AHL Bakersfield to stay cap compliant. He has five goals and 10 points in 27 contests this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers place veteran F Sam Gagner on waivers The Edmonton Oilers placed veteran forward Sam Gagner on waivers Tuesday.Gagner, 34, has recorded five goals and five assists in 27 games th...

MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on Waivers Gagner was placed on waivers Tuesday by Edmonton.

Impact Gagner played Sunday against Pittsburgh and recorded four shots, prior to that he had been scratched five straight games. The 34-year-old will look to possibly sign with a contender as his career is nearing an end.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Trouble getting into lineup Gagner has been scratched for six of the Oilers' 10 games in February.

Impact Gagner has been the Oilers' most frequent healthy scratch during a stretch in which the team is fully healthy and carrying only one extra skater. The 34-year-old doesn't have a point since Jan. 20, though he's played just six times since then. Overall, he's at 10 points, 44 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 26 appearances.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lowetide: Why Sam Gagner is having success in his role for the Oilers Gagner is contributing to an Oilers team with a chance to win the Stanley Cup this season.

JANUARY 24 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nets game-winner Gagner scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact The Oilers' superstars were mostly quieted, but Gagner was able to make an impact from the fourth line in his second game back from an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old scored early in the third period, and that goal was the game-winner. He has 10 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 20 appearances this season. If Gagner continues to play well, it may be difficult for Adam Erne to find his way back into the lineup.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Cleared to return against Kraken Gagner (undisclosed) will be in action versus Seattle on Thursday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Gagner will suit up for the first time since Dec. 21 against the Devils, a stretch of 10 games out of the lineup. With Gagner cleared to play, Adam Erne will find himself relegated to the press box. the veteran Gagner has managed nine points through 18 outings this season and could push for the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last year.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Gagner (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Gagner, who might still be dealing with concussion-like symptoms, hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 21 against New Jersey. Gregor reported Tuesday that Gagner hasn't been cleared to return to the lineup yet. According to the Oilers' official site, the 34-year-old forward skated as an extra during Tuesday's morning skate. Gagner has nine points and 39 shots on goal in 18 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still banged up Gagner (undisclosed) is still banged up, which is why he didn't take the spot of Ryan McLeod (illness) for Saturday's game versus the Canadiens, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonto...

Impact Gagner was reportedly cleared of a concussion Jan. 5, but he hasn't gotten back into the lineup. Gregor's report sheds light as for why Gagner has been sitting out. The 34-year-old will miss his ninth straight game Saturday and should be considered out indefinitely until a further update is available.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Saturday Gagner (concussion-like symptoms) pronounced himself good to go on Friday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Gagner missed five games with the injury. The 34-year-old veteran has four goals, five assists, 12 hits and 39 shots on goal in 18 contests this season. Gagner should draw into the lineup as a bottom-six forward and see some time on the second power play.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Depth Charge! Sam Gagner and Dylan Holloway ready to play by the weekend Get ready for the depth charge of the Edmonton Oilers. Sam Gagner and Dylan Holloway will be ready to return to action this weekend, Oilers...

JANUARY 2 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Won't play Tuesday Gagner (undisclosed) won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Impact Gagner, who will miss his fifth straight contest, may be ready to return Saturday versus Ottawa. He has chipped in four goals, nine points, 39 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and 12 hits across 18 outings this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Catching Up on Three Notable PTOs in the 2023-24 NHL Season Edmonton’s Sam Gagner, Boston’s Danton Heinen and Toronto’s Noah Gregor are among the NHL free agents who signed deals off PTOs this season....

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not on road trip Gagner (undisclosed) is not on the Oilers' road trip in California.

Impact Gagner will likely be out until Jan. 2 versus the Flyers at a minimum. With Gagner out of the lineup, expect Adam Erne and Connor Brown to have more stability in the short term.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Gagner (undisclosed) will not be available Friday against the Rangers, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Gagner tallied two assists in Thursday's win over the Devils and has six points over his last 10 appearances. Edmonton's next game will be Dec. 28 against the Sharks. Connor Brown will dress in Gagner's absence.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in win Gagner logged a pair of assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Gagner has five points over his last six games, and three of those points (all helpers) have been against the Devils. The 34-year-old set up goals by Ryan McLeod and Adam Erne as the Oilers got some contributions from their bottom six in Thursday's win. Gagner is up to a solid nine points with 39 shots and a plus-3 rating over 18 appearances this season, so he should have no trouble staying in the lineup when healthy.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two points in win Gagner picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Chicago.

Impact Gagner tallied the eventual game-winning goal in the first period, burying a net-front feed from Derek Ryan to put Edmonton ahead 2-1, before he'd add an assist on Leon Draisaitl's goal in the second. The 34-year-old Gagner now has three points in his last two games after he was held to just one in his previous nine contests. He's up to seven points (four goals, three assists) through 14 games in a bottom-six role with the Oilers this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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