Fansided · Apr 19, 2018
Vancouver Canucks: Why Sam Gagner has to be traded
Sam Gagner disappointed in his first year with the Vancouver Canucks, and general manager Jim Benning has to find a way to deal out the 28-year-old veteran as he makes room for younger players.
The Vancouver Canucks needed more speed, a good right-hand shot and a versatile forward to address a number of their weaknesses last season.
That’s why general manager Jim Benning signed forward Sam Gagner to a three-year deal worth $9.45 million. The speedster was coming off a career best 18-goal, 50-point season with the Columbus Blue Jacket, and seemed like an ideal fit in Vancouver.