SAM GAGNER RUMORS & GOSSIP

Mark Spizzirri: 18 and counting....Winter Classic information revealed

The Detroit Red Wings did just enough on Wednesday night to overcome the red-hot Sam Gagner and the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 home ice victory at the Joe Louis Arena. The win extended Detroit's home-ice winning streak to 18 games and was a successful start to their six-game homestand throughout the dog days of February. Coming off a difficult road trip which saw several players...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  3 days ago
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Sam Gagner making a challenge to Paul Stastny's domain

We all know that Paul Stastny is master of the universe, but I mean, come on. Sam Gagner has to be making a push, right? Three signs that he is making a push to usurp Stastny's rule.1) See Above. That is his war cry, and associated battle charge. Stick out like a spear.2) In his last 5 games, Gagner has 8 goals and 7 assists (making a pace better than the entire Minnesota Wild...
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Richard Cloutier: Trades! Explosions! Kung-Fu Grips!

In Wednesday night hockey action, Sam Gagner beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0. Unfortunately, the rest of the Oilers lost to the Detroit Red Wings by 0-4. Here's a bunch of random comments on the frustration that is the Edmonton Oilers. - Eberle is in the Top 10 in league scoring, and Sam Gagner is ripping up the NHL right now. Yet, five Oiler forwards had more ice-time during...
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Gagner has unforgettable two games

In last Thursday's 8-4 win over Chicago, Edmonton's Sam Gagner officially racked up an eight-point night with four goals and four assists, all in the final two periods. It was the first eight-point game in the NHL since Pittsburgh's Mario Lemieux did it on Dec. 31, 1988, against New Jersey. Replays later showed Gagner should have had only had seven points because he...
Via Fox Sports  |  4 days ago
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Questions Still Surround NHL First Star of the Week Sam Gagner

The Edmonton Oilers have received plenty of league wide attention for the past few years, but it was never for a good or positive reason. But, that’s what 2 consecutive last place finishes will do. Slowly, things have been changing. Monday’s game in the “centre of the universe” also known as Tornonto Ontario drew a media storm to not only the game, but also...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  5 days ago
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Red-Hot Gagner Continues His Streak

Sam Gagner went from Red Wings friend, to Red Wings foe over the course of a couple days.  The Oilers’ center, who racked up 8 points against the Blackhawks a couple of days ago, scored twice and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers took care of business against Detroit on Saturday night. Detroit, playing without All-Star goaltender Jimmy Howard, fought back twice from 2...
Via Rant Sports  |  6 days ago
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Sittler talks Gagner's 'magical' night

Darryl Sittler knows exactly how Sam Gagner felt. ''Everything falls into place,'' he said. ''Every shot you take pretty well goes in or you make a pass and the guy completes it. It's magical those types of nights. They don't happen very often.'' Gagner finished with eight points -- four goals, four assists -- in Edmonton's 8-4 victory...
Via AP on Fox  |  9 days ago
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Sittler marvels over Gagner's 'magical' night

Darryl Sittler knows exactly how Sam Gagner felt. ''Everything falls into place,'' he said. ''Every shot you take pretty well goes in or you make a pass and the guy completes it. It's magical those types of nights. They don't happen very often.'' Gagner finished with eight points - four goals, four assists - in Edmonton's 8-4 victory...
Via Fox Sports  |  9 days ago
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Gagner has NHL's first 8-point game since 1988

Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey and ... Sam Gagner? The Edmonton Oilers forward matched a franchise record held by two of the NHL's all-time greats Thursday night when he had eight points in an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Gagner, who entered with five goals all season, broke loose for four goals and four assists - the first eight-point game in the NHL since Pittsburgh...
Via AP on Fox  |  9 days ago
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NIGHT FOR THE AGES

Gagner puts up 8 points in NHL game

Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner set a team record for single game points, tying Wayne Gretzky, after notching 4 goals and 4 assists in an 8-4 victory over the Blackhawks.

Via The Sport Sofa  |  9 days ago
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