Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Veteran Jets forward Sam Gagner has had to reinvent himself during his NHL career from a sixth overall selection by the Oilers in 2007 to a guy who spent some time in the minors and then back up in the best league in the world.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
This year he played in his 1000th game in the NHL.
He was just named the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee for Winnipeg. The award is given to the player who “best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, dedication to hockey”.
It was announced on March 16th that he had had hip surgery and was done for the season.
Tough news for the prospect given how things were progressing since his last recall.
He isn't gonna play in any of the four remaining regular season games.
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
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Recap of the game.