Sam Gagner shares an interesting connection to someone within the Oilers organization.
The Edmonton Oilers made a few changes in the off season to prepare for the 2023-24 regular season. One of those changes was transitioning from Bob Nicholson being the CEO of hockey operations - to Jeff Jackson taking over the position.
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Most know about the relationship between Jackson and Connor McDavid. Jackson has been his agent since he was 15 years-old. Jackson was also Connor Brown's agent before his transition into hockey operations.
Connor Brown.There is another Oiler who has known Jackson for a very long time - Sam Gagner. When Jackson first became a player agent, Gagner was his first client. Sam's father Dave, has known Jackson for a very long time and was the first person to put the thought into Jackson's head about becoming an agent.
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Dave worked in player development for the Vancouver Canucks for many years. It would appear that Sam has taken a lot of his father's advice. Sam is looking to continue his hockey career and play in his 18th NHL regular season.
Sam Gagner. Sam was a beloved Oiler in his earlier stints with the organization. If his PTO is converted into a standard player contract, he gets to keep his dream of playing in the NHL alive.
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