We caught up with him shortly after the announcement to discuss a variety of topics.
CBJ.com: When did the conversations begin with the Blue Jackets that led to you signing?
Gagner: There’s been ongoing dialogue with Columbus for the last month or so. Over the last week, things picked up. The biggest thing is that I think it’s a really good fit for me, and I think Columbus is a lot better team than the record showed last year. There are a lot of really good, up-and-coming players along with a lot of established players, and I was convinced there’s an opportunity for me to play.