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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Sam Gagner
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-08-10
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Oakville, ON
  • Acquired: Drafted 1st Round (6th Overall) in 2007
  • Playing In: Pro

Sam Gagner

Prospect Grade: 8.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Guy Flaming

History

2006-07: Gagner scored 35 goals and added 83 assists in 53 games. He was a 17-year-old member of the Canadian World Junior club, but didn’t see much ice time during the tournament. Upon his return, Gagner also suffered an injury that kept him out of some games and slowed his progress upon his return.

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Talent Analysis

The two words affiliated with Gagner are hockey and sense. He has an uncanny ability to not just see what’s happening on the ice, but to also project what’s going to happen. Gagner, who has grown up in a hockey environment under the tutelage of father (and current coach) Dave Gagner, understands the game like few other prospects.  Gagner showed a great deal of leadership on and off the ice and projects to be a solid offensive-minded centre, with a capable understanding of defensive play.

Future

Made the NHL roster out of camp and has been one of the better Oilers forwards through the end of October.

Stats

SEASON    TEAM                                               GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2004-05 Toronto Marlboros (GTHL/AAA) 89 63 110 173 N/A 56
2005-06 Sioux City (USHL) 56 11 35 46 N/A 60
2006-07 London Knights (OHL) 53 35 83 118 +32 36
2007 London Knights (OHL) 16 7 22 29 +1 22

 

Profile Last Updated: March, 8th 2008

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