Sam Gagner, a former forward for the Edmonton Oilers, had a modest performance last season, recording five goals and five assists in 28 games. He also played 14 games with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors, contributing three goals and nine points. Gagner's previous NHL experience includes a season with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015-16, where he tallied eight goals and 16 points in 53 games, along with two assists in six playoff appearances.