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New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The G’s

By Michael DeRosa

1990: Forward Tony Granato of the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport
1990: Forward Tony Granato of the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport /
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LANDOVER, MD – APRIL 3: Dave Gagner #15 of the Dallas Stars skates with the puck during a hockey game against the Washington Capitals on April 3, 1994 at USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Stars won 6-3. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – APRIL 3: Dave Gagner #15 of the Dallas Stars skates with the puck during a hockey game against the Washington Capitals on April 3, 1994 at USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Stars won 6-3. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Dave Gagner C

Dave Gagner is remembered most for his time with the Minnesota North Stars, and that is entirely justifiable. The best days of his NHL career occurred there, as he had two 40-goal campaigns and five seasons where he had at least 70 points. He also recorded 82 points in 73 games during the 1990-91 season.

However, what many hockey fans may not realize is that Gagner actually began his career with the Rangers. The Blueshirts selected him 12th overall in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. Yet, his time with the Rangers would be nowhere as dominant as his days with the North Stars and Stars. In 80 total games over three seasons, he had 11 goals, 16 assists and 27 points. He was never able to secure himself a permanent spot on their roster.

In October of 1987, the Rangers would set him free and trade him to the North Stars. The rest would be history. Gagner would play nine seasons with the organization, including three after they relocated to Dallas, before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. From here, he would briefly play for the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks. In 946 career games over 15 seasons, he had 318 goals, 401 assists and 719 points.

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