Rumor: Sam Gagner returning?

[AddyTheWrath]

Bit of a weird one.. not much traction on the tweet but they're more legit than your Average Joe. Gazzola seemed to think it was a real possibility as well.

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[gordonhught]

Bit of a weird one.. not much traction on the tweet but they're more legit than your Average Joe. Gazzola seemed to think it was a real possibility as well.

Good team guy. Depth forward. Will try hard.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Nvm: tweet was deleted

 

[oil Leaks]

Sam Gagner: The Return of the King

 

[Homesick]

who tweeted it?

 

[XXIV97]

who tweeted it?

hockey reference

 

[rickysusedsht]

I have time for Sam great utility guy would be a good influence on the younger players

 

[SwedishFire]

I have time for Sam great utility guy would be a good influence on the younger players

Another no defence player. Can probably not skate, but could br a 3rd line filler.

Gagner Nuge Puljujärvi./Holloway
Or Hyman Leon Gagner on a 2nd line.

 

[Arpeggio]

He's fine as the 12th forward on the team, and he can still produce on the PP, which he actually might get an opportunity to do here since Woodcroft seems more open to playing a second unit. I could see it being a good fit.

 

[SwedishFire]

He's fine as the 12th forward on the team, and he can still produce on the PP, which he actually might get an opportunity to do here since Woodcroft seems more open to playing a second unit. I could see it being a good fit.

Expensive 12th fwd

 

[AUAIOMRN]

If we get Gagner and Patrick Kane, then we can put them on a line with Evander and get a "Two-Kane Sam" line.

 

[gordonhught]

If we get Gagner and Patrick Kane, then we can put them on a line with Evander and get a "Two-Kane Sam" line.

Kane Gags Kane?

Evander Pat Sam?

 

[JordanGalhanth]

In light of the Kane discussion, is anyone else thinking about an infamous Battle of Alberta from 2007?



Not only did Danny Syvret never pan out, but his most significant Oilers moment was lobbing that flukey shot on Kiprusoff in a meaningless game...and the resulting GWG quite possibly cost us Patrick Kane by knocking us out of lottery contention.

 

[Arpeggio]

Expensive 12th fwd

I'm assuming he'd come in at league minimum, I don't see the Oilers spending more than that on any UFAs outside of Phil Kessel at this point.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

Does a Sam Gagner really belong on a contending team? Don’t think he brings enough to justify a roster spot….Kassel would be a better choice with his stronger Ozone skills / production. There are plenty of good influences in the room already, so we need to focus on hockey skills. Peeling off contracts like Shore, Koekken would further the roster focus we need. If we need a 13th utility player let’s make sure he brings good defensive skills as a minimum. The 13th forward hardly ever makes a difference offensively but can be a disaster if D skills are missing.

 

[SwedishFire]

I'm assuming he'd come in at league minimum, I don't see the Oilers spending more than that on any UFAs outside of Phil Kessel at this point.

I dont get why they dont go after players that isnt 35+, and has their prime ahead of them. Evan rodriguez would be perfect. Sign 3m$ 3 years. Trade Fogele with a pick for anything. Trade Puljujärvi for a 2nd rounder and a sort of prospect. Sign MacLeod for a 950 000 1 year challenge contract.

5,7 millions out, 4 millions paid.
Sign Kessel as Holland so badly wants that for 1,2 million 1 year.

 

[bellagiobob]

As we inch closer and closer to the start of TC, players will become a little more desperate, and I suspect a bunch of PTO’s and one year minimum deals will be signed once the calendar turns to September. Hopefully the Oilers bring in 2 or 3 of players in that ballpark, and worst case is we ship them to the farm at no caphit. Ideally a couple guys (Like a Gags) can slide in when the inevitable injuries occur.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

If we get Gagner and Patrick Kane, then we can put them on a line with Evander and get a "Two-Kane Sam" line.

Didn't Gagner play on the same London Knights team as Kane in junior? Maybe a combination of Gagner as a team mate and Keith in a staff role helps attract Patrick over here.

 

[Fourier]

Expensive 12th fwd

Expensive? If he signs I'll bet it is for $800K or less.

 

[gordonhught]

Expensive? If he signs I'll bet it is for $800K or less.

He better sign for far less than that. He should be paying the Oilers money to continue playing in Edmonton.

 

[Senor Catface]

If we bring him back, can we not tragically trade him again right before the playoffs?

 

[bucks_oil]

Didn't Gagner play on the same London Knights team as Kane in junior? Maybe a combination of Gagner as a team mate and Keith in a staff role helps attract Patrick over here.

They were on the same line and close friends if I recall correctly.

 

[longtimeoilfan]

If it takes getting Gagner to lure Kane, use the assets to get the defenseman we need. I don't want snowpants anywhere near my team.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I'd be fine with signing Gagner, as long as his spot is the one currently occupied by Shore, with the plan being that whichever one of those two doesn't make the team as the 13th forward hits waivers and plays in the AHL.

 

[gordonhught]

I'd be fine with signing Gagner, as long as his spot is the one currently occupied by Shore, with the plan being that whichever one of those two doesn't make the team as the 13th forward hits waivers and plays in the AHL.

The Oilers should re-sign Brassard not Gagner.