In recent days, a familiar name has been popping up in relation to the Edmonton Oilers. Multiple insiders and Oilers journalists have been linking Sam Gagner to the team, and the player himself has been seen spotted with a few members of the team over the off-season. Does that mean Gagner is returning to the Oilers on a professional tryout? Nothing has been confirmed, but the idea is starting to gain a bit of steam.
It started when Jeff Jackson was named the new CEO of Hockey Operations for the Oilers. Those that know Jackson’s previous gig know that he was a bigwig in the Wasserman Group as an agent and when he left for Edmonton, many of his client list went to Dave Gagner (Sam’s dad).
From there Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer took the time on social media to show special love for Gagner, writing on August 10, “Born on this date…34 years ago… Very popular player on and off the ice for the @EdmontonOilers… Sam Gagner. EDM’s 1st round pick, 6th overall in 2007 registered 317 points in 542 GP with the Oilers. Now played over 1000 NHL GP.”