Former Canuck's career may be coming to an end due to injuries

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September 20, 2023 (1:58 PM)

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Sam Gagner was a very talented player who has played in 16 NHL seasons since his first in 2007-08. As the Edmonton Oilers 6th overall pick in 2007 draft, Gagner immediately made an impact scoring 49 points in 79 games. According to hockey reference.com, Gagner finished 7th in calder voting that year. Gagner has gone on to have solid career. He has scored 192 goals, adding 327 assists for 519 points in 1015 games.

The London Ontario Native has played on 7 total NHL teams. Since 2013-14, when Gagner was traded to the lighting and subsequently moved again in the same day to the Coyotes, Gagner moved teams an astounding 8 times up until last season.

Gagner's most successful part of his career was in Edmonton from 2007-08 until 2013-14 where he would register 111 goals and 206 assists. Along with his pretty solid point total, Gagner also showed his skill off in the shootout, scoring 20 goals in 57 attempts, which is about 31% of his shots.

Gagner bounced around from team to team after Edmonton as he tried to find a place to call home. In 2019-20, Gagner landed in Detroit where played 6 games and then stayed there for 2 more seasons. It was clear that while Gagner was still an effective player, but that he had lost a step only recording 47 points in 129 games.

Last season, Gagner played on the Jets for 48 games where he recorded 14 points, before he needed season-ending hip surgery.

Unfortunately, Gagner will likely be done because of this hip surgery. He hasn't been cleared to play and will only participate in practices at camp. The Oilers will give Gagner a PTO with the Bakerfield Condors, should he be cleared to play, according to an article by Jim Matheson.

Sam Gagner has had a terrific NHL career. The Center had many incredible moments in his career, including a 9 point night. He will be remembered by many NHL fans!

Sources: hockeyreference.com