Back in November, when the Blackhawks visited Edmonton and were drubbed by a 9-2 score, it was suggested that they acquire Sam Gagner because he was the linemate of Patrick Kane in juniors. With his 8 point night against the Hawks in an 8-4 romp over the Hawks on 2/2/12, that talk has been re-ignited. Should the Hawks consider acquiring him?
Consider this: On November 9, 1982, then-GM Bob Pulford made a deal with Calgary to acquire Calgary’s first round pick (#13 overall). He played 41 games for the Blackhawks in 1982-83, scoring 7 goals and 8 assists (15 points), has 2 PIM, and a +/- of + 6. The next season, he split time between the Blackhawks and the Springfield Indians (the Hawks farm club at the time). Playing in 46 games for the parent club, he had 12-13-25, 19 PIM and even at plus-minus. In 87 games over 2 seasons, he had 19 goals, 21 assists for 40 points, 19 PIM and an overall +/- of +6.
Who was this player? Denis Cyr. Like Gagner, he was the linemate of Denis Savard in juniors (Montreal juniors). This move was to help Cyr, but it had no effect. And who did the Blackhawks give up to get Cyr? Center Carey Wilson, who had a stellar career with Calgary, Hartford, and the New York Rangers.
So, should the Blackhawks trade for Sam Gagner to help Patrick Kane? No.
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