The Edmonton Oilers failed to make a deep run in last year's playoffs, and it's forced their hand to make some moves this summer, including adding several veterans on PTO's.
Over that solid career, Gagner has racked up 192 goals and 519 points, and while he never quite hit the heights that some expected, he continues to be a solid player and could make an impact as a veteran for Edmonton.
Unfortunately, it has now been confirmed that Gagner has suffered a major setback, as he has had surgery on both hips recently, and as a result, he won't be able to step on the ice in any games during the pre-season.
Thankfully, he will be able to continue in practice on the ice, and given the Oilers know his game well, he could still have a great chance to make the team, but with so much young talent, this could end up costing him a role with Edmonton.
