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Sam
Gagner
Center
Birthdate
10/8/1989
Birthplace
London, ON
Draft Info
2007: Rd 1, Pk 6 (EDM)
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Biography
Birthdate
10/8/1989
Birthplace
London, ON
Draft Info
2007: Rd 1, Pk 6 (EDM)
Position
Center
Career History
Edmonton Oilers
2007-2014, 2018-2020, 2023-2024 (10 Seasons)
Winnipeg Jets
2022-2023 (1 Season)
Detroit Red Wings
2019-2022 (3 Seasons)
Vancouver Canucks
2017-2019 (2 Seasons)
Columbus Blue Jackets
2016-2017 (1 Season)
Philadelphia Flyers
2015-2016 (1 Season)
Arizona Coyotes
2014-2015 (1 Season)
NHL News
Hurricanes hopeful Ehlers, Nikishin will return in Round 2
Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs with extra time off to recover from injuries suffered in their sweep of the Ottawa Senators.
Connor McDavid a game-time call for Game 5 Tuesday
Oilers star Connor McDavid is a game-time decision for tonight against the Ducks.
Have the Sabres figured out the formula to win the Stanley Cup?
One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
Here are previews for all of Tuesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Monday and updated stats.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
The top plays from the NHL playoffs on Monday
Top Plays of the Day, 04/27/2026
