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Sam Gagner: Cut loose from PTO
Carolina released Sam 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
Sam 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
Sam Gagner will take part in training camp with Carolina on a professional tryout agreement, Walt Ruff of the Carolina 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
Sam Gagner was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.The Edmonton 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
Sam 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 Edmonton 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
Sam 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 Edmonton 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
Sam 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
Sam Gagner has been scratched for six of the Edmonton 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
Sam Gagner scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flames.The Edmonton 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
Sam 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.