Sep 18, 2018; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner (89) skates against the Edmonton Oilers during the first half at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/be7fab6e-fcaa-4283-af54-8b438ec47f04.jpeg] Sep 18, 2018; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner (89) skates against the Edmonton Oilers during the first half at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images After 17 seasons, former Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner has announced his retirement. It didn't take long for the 35-year-old to find a new job, as he will be joining the Ottawa Senators [http://thn.com/ottawa] as the Director of Player Development. This past season, Gagner played 19 games for the Belleville Senators [http://thn.com/ahl] and was Team Canada's captain at the Spengler Cup. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Vancouver Canucks At The 2025 IIHF World Championship: May 15 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-at-the-2025-iihf-world-championship-may-15] “This City Wants To Win, And It’s Nothing But What We All Want To Do”: New Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote Speaks On The Role [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/this-city-wants-to-win-and-it-s-nothing-but-what-we-all-want-to-do-new-canucks-head-coach-adam-foote-speaks-on-the-role] Report: Canucks Prospect Tom Willander Will Not Join The Abbotsford Canucks During The 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/report-canucks-prospect-tom-willander-will-not-join-the-abbotsford-canucks-during-the-2025-calder-cup-playoffs] Of the 1,043 regular-season games Gagner played in the NHL, 81 of them came with Vancouver. He spent a season and a half with the Canucks, recording 11 goals and 34 points from 2017-19. Gagner's time with the organization came to a close on February 16, 2019, when he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers [http://thn.com/edmonton] for Ryan Spooner. During his career, Gagner also spent plenty of time making fans in Vancouver miserable. In 54 games, he recorded 23 assists and 30 points. Gagner also scored a game-winner against the Canucks on October 19, 2019 as a member of the Oilers. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/260553b6-b19f-4a70-98da-d66d55b0f8ed.webp] The Hockey News
