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Sam Gagner

Born:August 10, 1989Draft:2007 Oilers, 6th Overall
Hometown:London, ON, CANPosition:C/RW
Known For:Shoots:Right
National Team:CanadaCurrent Team:Edmonton Oilers (PTO)

Sam William Gagner (born August 10, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently on a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, 6th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, and played there for the first seven years of his NHL career. He also played one season each for the Arizona CoyotesPhiladelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks before returning to Edmonton in 2019, he was shipped to the Detroit Red Wings on the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline and re-signed for 1 year after the COVID-19 shortened season.

Sam Gagner Winnipeg Jets
Sam Gagner, Winnipeg Jets (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Sam Gagner Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
June 29, 2014Edmonton OilersTampa Bay LightningTeddy Purcell
June 29, 2014Tampa Bay LightningB.J. CrombeenArizona CoyotesSixth-Round Pick
(Kristian Oldham)
June 27, 2015Arizona CoyotesFourth-Round PIck
(Otto Koivula)
Philadelphia FlyersNicklas Grossman
Chris Pronger
Feb. 16, 2019Vancouver CanucksEdmonton OilersRyan Spooner
Feb. 24, 2020Edmonton OilersSecond-Round Pick
(Brock Faber)
Second-Round Pick
(Aatu Raty)
Detroit Red WingsAndreas Athanasiou
Ryan Kuffner

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • International Silverstick Bantam AAA All Star — 2003-04
  • Toronto Marlboros’ Buck Houle Award — 2003-04
  • OHL Cup Champion — 2004-05
  • OHL Cup Most Points (17) — 2004-05
  • OHL Cup MVP — 2004-05
  • USHL All-Rookie Team — 2005-06
  • CHL All-Rookie Team — 2006-07
  • CHL Top Prospects Game — 2006-07
  • OHL First All-Rookie Team — 2006-07
  • OHL Most Assists by Rookie (83) — 2006-07
  • OHL Playoffs Most Assists (22) — 2006-07
  • OHL Third All-Star Team — 2006-07
  • U20 WJC Gold Medal — 2006-07
  • NHL Rookie of the Month (February) — 2007-08
  • NHL YoungStars Roster — 2007-08
  • Super Series MVP — 2007-08
  • World Championship Silver Medal — 2007-08
  • EBEL Champion — 2012-13
  • Spengler Cup Winner (Team Canada) — 2012-13
  • Alternate Captain (Oilers) — 2013-14

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