Sam Gagner
C FA
Thu 4/21/22 10:10 PM

Gagner registered a goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner set four shots on goal, trailing only Tyler Bertuzzi and his seven SOG among Red Wings skaters. Considering he doesn't see much ice time, Gagner has performed quite well in his 15th NHL campaign, adding 13 goals and 16 assists through 77 games.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Thu 4/7/22 12:30 PM

Gagner scored two goals, one short-handed, in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
He opened the scoring late in the first period, and closed it with an empty-netter late in the third. Gagner has three goals in the last two games, a rare burst of productivity during a campaign in which the 32-year-old has only 11 goals and 27 points over 70 games.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Sun 2/27/22 12:02 AM

Gagner scored on his only shot in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Toronto goalie Jack Campbell tried to control the puck from behind the cage, only for Gagner to intercept his clearing attempt and score for the sixth time this season. While he's clearly past his prime, Gagner's 19 points through 53 games actually looks pretty good considering he sees ice time on the fourth line.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Wed 2/2/22 11:35 PM

Gagner recorded an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner set up Joe Veleno's goal at 19:13 of the third period, which made things interesting at the end of the game. The assist was Gagner's second in his last four games, but he went 11 contests without a point prior to his return to offense recently. The 32-year-old forward remains in a bottom-six role that doesn't lead to much offense. He has 15 points, 75 shots on net, 24 PIM and a minus-7 rating in 47 contests -- that matches his point total from 42 appearances last season despite a reduced role.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Sat 1/29/22 2:53 AM

Gagner provided an assist in a 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner assisted on Givani Smith's first period goal to help Detroit out to a 1-0 lead. The 32-year-old had been woefully quiet on offense, as he had scored 0 points in 11 January contests heading into this one. Gagner has bounced around an awful lot over the last few seasons with little success, accumulating just 14 points in 44 games this season.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Fri 12/31/21 11:58 PM

Gagner provided an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner set up Pius Suter for a tally in the second period. With a goal and two assists in his last five outings, Gagner has put together decent offense from a bottom-six role. The Ontario native is up to 13 points, 51 shots on net, a minus-7 rating and 16 PIM in 32 contests. He's not a particularly physical player, but his modest scoring skills and power-play usage could make him worth a look in deeper fantasy formats.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Wed 12/29/21 11:01 AM

Gagner exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner has recorded two goals and one assist through his eight December appearances. With Lucas Raymond still missing time, the 32-year-old could see an expanded role in the coming contests.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Sun 12/19/21 5:53 PM

Gagner entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The Red Wings have been officially shut down and aren't scheduled to play again until Dec. 27 at the Rangers, so there's a chance Gagner won't be forced to miss game action. The 32-year-old has 12 points in 31 games this season.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Sat 12/11/21 12:53 AM

Gagner produced an assist and two PIM in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner continues to be an occasional contributor on offense, though he's picked up just two points in five games in December. The 32-year-old has three goals, eight helpers, 42 shots on net, 16 PIM and a minus-7 rating in 28 outings overall, mainly in a bottom-six role.

Sam Gagner
C FA
Sat 12/4/21 11:02 PM

Gagner netted a goal on three shots, went plus-2 and added two PIM.
EDGE Analysis
Gagner gave the Red Wings their first lead of the game at 7:37 of the first period on a pass from Givani Smith. The 32-year-old Gagner ended a 16-game goal drought on the play, though he managed seven assists in that span. The Ontario native is up to 10 points, 36 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 25 contests.