Gagner signed a PTO with AHL Belleville on Friday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Gagner had a tryout with the Hurricanes during training camp, but he was released before the start of the season and was unable to hook up with any other team until Belleville showed interest. The 17-year NHL veteran had five goals and 10 points over 28 games with Edmonton in 2023-24
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Sam Gagner: Cut loose from PTO
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Carolina released Gagner on Sunday from his professional tryout agreement, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Sam Gagner: Three points Saturday
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Gagner scored a goal on two shots and added two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's preseason win over the Predators.
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.
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Hurricanes' Sam Gagner: Secures tryout
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Gagner will take part in training camp with Carolina on a professional tryout agreement, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Tuesday.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Called up Wednesday
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Gagner was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
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 top-level 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 regular season.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Sent to minors
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Gagner was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Likely to remain in NHL
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Gagner is expected to remain in the NHL if he clears waivers Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
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 such a move come to fruition, they'll be able to temporarily assign Gagner to AHL Bakersfield to stay cap compliant. He has five goals and 10 points in 27 top-level contests this season.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Placed on waivers
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Gagner was placed on waivers Tuesday by Edmonton.
Gagner played Sunday against Pittsburgh and recorded four shots -- prior to that he had been scratched for five straight games. Assuming he passes through waivers unclaimed, look for Gagner to head to Edmonton's AHL affiliate.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Trouble getting into lineup
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Gagner has been scratched for six of the Oilers' 10 games in February.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Nets game-winner
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Gagner scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flames.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Cleared to return against Kraken
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Gagner (undisclosed) will be in action versus Seattle on Thursday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Not playing Tuesday
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Gagner (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Still banged up
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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 Edmonton reports.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Available to return
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Gagner (concussion) is fully recovered but won't play Saturday against Ottawa, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
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. When he is back in the lineup, Gagner should occupy a bottom-six role.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Won't play Tuesday
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Gagner (undisclosed) won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Out Friday
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Gagner (undisclosed) will not be available Friday against the Rangers, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
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 Thursday against the Sharks. Connor Brown will dress in Gagner's absence against New York.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Two helpers in win
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Gagner logged a pair of assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Devils.
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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Adds two points in win
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Gagner picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Chicago.
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 -- he then added 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.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Garners helper Sunday
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Gagner notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Gagner snapped a three-game drought when he set up Derek Ryan on the opening goal late in the first period. The 34-year-old Gagner has done fairly well while picking up bottom-six minutes in a part-time role for the Oilers this season. He has three goals, two assists, 29 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 13 appearances. Gagner's place in the lineup is likely safe until Dylan Holloway (lower body) returns, which is expected in roughly two weeks.
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Oilers' Sam Gagner: Enters lineup, scores goal
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Gagner netted a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Gagner was scratched in the last four games, but he got back into the lineup with Zach Hyman (illness) out. The goal was Gagner's first point since Nov. 6. The 34-year-old forward has managed four points, 20 shots on net, eight hits, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over nine appearances, though he's unlikely to see much more than bottom-six usage when he plays.
