"We received a sad news in the last few days my dad met with specialist in Boston and he has an incurable cancer. We hope a miracle will happen right now they're more important things than hockey and I want to be with my family in Québec city,” Gagne said in a statement. There is no word on how long he will be away from the team, but our thoughts and prayers are with the Gagne family.
Gagne has seen some time on the Bruins first line in his first two games, but tonight he will start there and is expected to stay there for the time being. He has played well in his first two games in a Bruins uniform and scored on Thursday vs. the Habs.
Gagne did not play last season and only scored five goals and 11 assists (16 points) in 38 games between the Kings and Flyers in 2012-13. Gagne skated on the fourth line with Ryan Spooner and Daniel Paille in Tuesday's practice.
Gagne was in training camp with the Bruins on a professional tryout and continued to travel and practice with the team as the season started, but he has finally inked the contract and will try to work his way into the lineup.
Gagne participated in training camp with the Bruins on a professional tryout, but has yet to be signed. He will travel with the Bruins and practice with them as he continues to try and make an NHL comeback.
Gagne, 34, has not played since the lockout shortened season in 2012-13. He did not receive a contract offer last year and spent most of the season as a TV analyst. With Philadelphia in 2012-13 he had five goals and six assists (11 points) in 27 games. The Bruins are pressed up against the salary cap so if Gagne has anything left in the tank, he would be a good option to help the B's round out their roster.
Gagne gets to go back to the team he played 10 seasons for (1999-00 to 2009-10). He recorded 524 of his 586 career points as a member of the Flyers. He has been a healthy scratch on multiple occasions this year in Los Angeles, Philadelphia could provide him with more ice-time.
Gagne will return to the Kings lineup after being a healthy scratch in the last two contests.
Those of you holding onto Gagne in hope of a late-season return can drop him with confidence. He finishes the year with seven goals and 17 points in 34 games.
Gagne might be more of an option for the playoffs than the regular season if he doesn't return to practice soon.
Gagne remains sidelined indefinitely with a concussion although he appears to be progressing. In 34 games in Los Angeles, he scored seven goals and 17 points.
Gagne remains sidelined indefinitely with a concussion although he appears to be progressing. In 34 games in Los Angeles, he scored seven goals and 17 points.
Gagne remains sidelined indefinitely with a concussion although he appears to be progressing. In 34 games in Los Angeles, he scored seven goals and 17 points.
The sooner he returns, the better for the Kings, who continue their snake-bitten ways.
The sooner he returns, the better for the Kings, who continue their snake-bitten ways.
Gagne's timeline remains indefinite. In 34 games in Los Angeles, he scored seven goals and 17 points. His sniping abilities are severely missed by the low-scoring Kings.
Gagne's timeline remains indefinit. In 34 games in Los Angeles, he scored seven goals and 17 points. His sniping abilities are severely missed by the low-scoring Kings.
Gagne's timeline remains indefinite but he certainly took the first step towards recovery by getting back on the ice. In 34 games in Los Angeles, he scored seven goals and 17 points. His sniping abilities are severely missed by the low-scoring Kings.
There remains no timetable for the oft-injured Gagne. Before getting hurt he scored seven goals and 17 points through 34 games. If you need an IR slot it is probably safe to drop him.
Doesn't sound like Gagne will get back on the ice any time soon.
