Gagner has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but will likely replace Valtteri Filppula in the Red Wings' bottom-6 on Thursday. Gagner has scored four goals with five assists in 28 games this season.
Gagner will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury, which means Frans Nielsen will remain in the lineup.
Gagner was acquired midseason from the Oilers as a part of the Andreas Athanasiou deal and he scored one goal in six games. The veteran won't be a fantasy asset in 2021 but will help be a mentor in the room, play a bottom-6 role and see some power-play time.
Edmonton is also retaining 10% of Gagner's salary. Gagner performed admirably when called upon this season, compiling five goals and seven assists in 36 games. A potential top-six role in Detroit could help Gagner get back to double-digit goals, a mark he's reached 10 times in his 13-year career.
Gagner has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Markus Granlund on the Oilers' third line on Thursday. Gagner has one goal and six assists (seven points) in 15 games this season.
Gagner has two goals and two assists in his first four games with the Condors this season. During his brief time with the Oilers last season, the veteran forward collected 10 points (5G /5A) in 25 games.
Gagner was originally drafted by the Oilers back in 2007 and played seven seasons and 481 career games with Edmonton. The 29-year-old has only appeared in seven NHL games with Vancouver this season and has picked up 12 goals and 25 assists (37 points) in 43 AHL games while on loan with the Marlies. He is expected to report to the Oilers on Saturday.
Gagner has picked up seven goals and eight assists while on a loan with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and will make his season debut after being called up on Sunday. Gagner had 31 points (10G / 21A) in 74 games last year, so he has some offensive ability left in the tank.
Gagner returned to the Canucks lineup last night but sprained his ankle and is day-to-day. He will return to Vancouver to be re-evaluated, making him doubtful for Thursday, Friday and likely Sunday.
Gagner missed Saturday’s game vs. the Lightning but is expected to be back in tonight in Florida. Gagner has seven goals and 15 assists (22 points) in 51 games this season. He is expected to skate with Markus Granlund and Thomas Vanek.