Gagner will skate with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall against the Penguins tonight. After a breakout year in 2012-13 (14G / 24A), Gagner has taken a step back this season. He has recorded 17 points (5G / 12A) with a terrible minus-17 in 33 games. That puts him on pace for a career-low 36 points, which is two lower than he had in last years shortened campaign.
Gagner wil make his season debut tonight and is expected to skate on a line with Jordan Eberle and Nail Yakupov. Gagner had 14 goals and 24 assists (38 points) in 48 games.
Gagner is expected to be in lineup tonight vs. Toronto, but we'll get details at game-day skate. He hasn't played this season after breaking his jaw in the pre-season.
Gagner will still be out another week or so, minimum.
Gagner has not played in a game this season after breaking his jaw in the preseason.
Gagner's recovery appears to be ahead of schedule. He should be back before early November, but consider him week-to-week until the Oilers announce otherwise.
The original timetable for Gagner's return was November, but he appears to be ahead of schedule. The Oilers got word that they will get Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back today which allows them to ease Gagner back in.
Gagner, 24, scored 14 goals and 24 assists in the lockout-shortened 48-game regular-season last year. The London, Ont., native has 91 goals and 167 assists in 414 career contests, all with Edmonton. He could be a late round steal if you can hold onto him while he is out for the first month or so.
Gagner was picked sixth overall by the Oilers in the 2007 NHL draft. He had 14 goals and 24 assists in 48 games last season, for an average of 0.79 points per game. In his previous five NHL seasons he averaged 15 goals, 29 assists and 73 games played, for an average of 0.60 points per game.
Gagner moves back up to the second line. He scored 17 goals and 46 points over 73 games.
Gagner replaces Taylor Hall on PP1. Only 11 of his 42 points have come with the man advantage.
Gagner gets a look between the Oilers' most threatening wingers. He has 14 goals and 40 points through 56 games.
Gagner will stay between Hall and Eberle after his amazing 8-point performance last night. Interesting to see what he can do with consistent linemates and ice time.
A pretty remarkable display by Gagner but we don't expect him to turn into Gretzky or Coffey this season. The 8 point night gives him 30 on the season and 10 in his last 10 games.
Surprisingly, Gagner is taken off the top PP unit. He has five goals and 20 points in 34 games.
Gagner is not only available in most leagues but he's benefitted from the injury of RNH. Not a bad guy to grab if you need help down the middle.
With RNH out of the lineup, Gagner moves up to the top line for tonight's tilt. He has four goals and 16 points through 31 games.
Gagner now ranks seventh among Oilers forwards in points. He remains on track for his customary 40-point output.
Gagner has three goals and 13 points through 26 games while playing on the second and third line. The former 6th overall pick remains on pace for his usual 40 points.
