Sam Gagner Appreciation Thread

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One of my all time favorite Oilers, a great foot soldier. Always will root for Sammy

 

[BigFuzzyDice]

His wife has a really good job in edmonton I believe, it's home. He will be back for league minimum to be the pressbox guy next year.
That is when he will get to play oiler playoff games (if he draws in at some point)
pitched in a few important goals and filled in where needed this year.

 

[nabob]

I used to be the furthest thing from being a Gagner fan after he got his first big contract. Gained a new appreciation for the player this time around as he definitely dedicated himself to being a mite complete player. You could tell he was really popular and a great teammate as well. Would not be opposed to him being our 13th forward next year on a $750,000 one year deal.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

loved Gags...one of 3 player jerseys I own

it's too bad he never got a chance to play in the playoffs with us but he was too expensive

guy loved playing for the Oilers, I'd take him back at league minimum...seems like a great locker room guy

 

[TheRebuild]

Thanks Sam... I’ll always remember that crazy night you scored 8 points against the Hawks, and I’ll never forget “The Gagner” shootout move that gave goalies fits for a few years.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Hope he comes back on a modest contract. Love the guy and it seems so do the fans and players

 

[Nostradumbass]

He'll be back as a 13F, his wife loves it here and they'd like to stay here longer term.

 

[I am the Liquor]

Thanks for going out there and leaving it all on the ice Sammy. Best of luck to you in the future!

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Gave it all he had, best of wishes Sammy.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

I don't think we've seen the last of Sammy. Wish you the best. Once an Oiler, always an Oiler!!

 

[ZJuice]

Love you bud

 

[RipsADrive]

Only damper on an otherwise great day was Sam going the other way.

Gagner needs to see the playoffs with the Oilers. Hope he comes back on a more manageable contract.

 

[dookers9]

Atta boy, Samwise.

Thanks for your passion. Not every Oiler you’ve played with has shared yours. Thanks for not once having mailed it in.

 

[Fourier]

Thanks for going out there and leaving it all on the ice Sammy. Best of luck to you in the future!

This is the second post I have ever "liked" on HF.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

If every player on the Oilers had Gagner's loyalty, work-ethic, and commitment, we'd be a much better team.

 

[PeakMcOil]

I'm sad to see Sam go, he gave 100% every night and truly seemed like a guy who wanted to be here.

Hope he has a future with the organization, either as a 13th forward at league minimum next year or in the front office. Not a lot of players are willing to reinvent their game and Sam deserves a lot of credit for buying in completely.

Thanks for everything Sam, including that mock celly against the Flames a few weeks ago.

 

[Aerrol]

This is the second post I have ever "liked" on HF.

What's the first?

 

[voxel]

Sammy Snowpants turned into Samuel Thunderpants for a few games for us this sesaon. Vicious bugger. Too bad he was a cap casualty for the second time. Hope the org brings him back in some capacity when he retires.

 

[Fourier]

What's the first?

It was a post about Fugu after she passed. She contributed immensely to this board and was someone I respected greatly.

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Definitely gave it his all.

 

[48g90a138pts]

Thanks Sammy, sorry you got shipped out. Try to make the best of your time in Detroit and help out the youngins.

See ya back in beautiful Oilers threads in the fall. We'll all be cheering for you again.

#89

 

[Bangers]

It's sad that his time is up.

Good soldier and good effort. When he was first drafted, I thought he would turn into a Marc Savard type player, but he was never really able to overcome his physical limitations.

I still remember him getting clobbered by Beauchemin - that took some serious stones.

Hoping he takes a year or two off, but I wouldn't mind him staying involved in hockey in some shape or form. He was always pretty good at being involved with the community.

 

[I am the Liquor]

It was a post about Fugu after she passed. She contributed immensely to this board and was someone I respected greatly.

She was a good person and is missed but not forgotten.

 

[Nostradumbass]

His wife has a really good job in edmonton I believe, it's home. He will be back for league minimum to be the pressbox guy next year.
That is when he will get to play oiler playoff games (if he draws in at some point)
pitched in a few important goals and filled in where needed this year.

If by "really good job" you mean doctor at the UofA, then yes.

 

[BigFuzzyDice]

If by "really good job" you mean doctor at the UofA, then yes.

Sure, if you say so. I knew it was in the medical field but didnt google too hard .