https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/1047246529705074688
Gagner recently passed through waivers, and reports were that the Canucks were trying to find an AHL team closer to home he could play for. Seems like the Marlies volunteered.
It's a pretty surprising turn of events for Gagner. He put up 50 points with the Blue Jackets in 16/17 playing a very sheltered and PP-heavy role... then signed a 3-year, $3.15mil AAV contract with the Canucks. He put up 31 points with the Canucks last season.
Aside from Adam Brooks, the Marlies don't really have any centre prospects so this won't be taking time away from our young guys. If he comes even slightly motivated Gagner should be one of the AHL's top players.
The Canucks can also recall him at any point they want as well.
Gagner recently passed through waivers, and reports were that the Canucks were trying to find an AHL team closer to home he could play for. Seems like the Marlies volunteered.
It's a pretty surprising turn of events for Gagner. He put up 50 points with the Blue Jackets in 16/17 playing a very sheltered and PP-heavy role... then signed a 3-year, $3.15mil AAV contract with the Canucks. He put up 31 points with the Canucks last season.
Aside from Adam Brooks, the Marlies don't really have any centre prospects so this won't be taking time away from our young guys. If he comes even slightly motivated Gagner should be one of the AHL's top players.
The Canucks can also recall him at any point they want as well.