| Paul Gagne |
| Paul L. Gagne Left Wing Left-Handed Shot Height: 5' 10", Weight: 185 pounds Born: 2.6.62 Iroquois Falls, Ontario |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs, 7.28.88 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Gagne had a buttload of potential that wasn't realized in the NHL. Part of it, from what I've read, appeared to be frustration
from playing on a losing team. Another part also appeared to be joining the team at only 18 years old. One might have to do
with other, too, but that's just my speculation.
Injuries have also been the story of Gagne's career, but none bigger than a back injury that he suffered during the 85-86 season.
He tried playing again after it healed, but hurt it worse in a game against the Rangers, and he ended up missing not only the rest
of the season, but he wouldn't play hockey for two more seasons after that.
After his rehab was complete, he signed on with the Toronto Maple Leafs to begin his comeback. He played a handful of games
with the parent club, but most of his games were with the AHL's Newmarket Saints. He would he traded to the Islanders during
the 89-90 season. I remember seeing him in a game or two with the Isles. Not very eventful.
After that, he would sign on to play in the DEL for two years, and finish his career in Switzerland, which ended in 2000. And
putting up good numbers over there, too.
He took over as GM of the Iroquois Falls junior team immediately after retirement and held that position for 3 years.
from playing on a losing team. Another part also appeared to be joining the team at only 18 years old. One might have to do
with other, too, but that's just my speculation.
Injuries have also been the story of Gagne's career, but none bigger than a back injury that he suffered during the 85-86 season.
He tried playing again after it healed, but hurt it worse in a game against the Rangers, and he ended up missing not only the rest
of the season, but he wouldn't play hockey for two more seasons after that.
After his rehab was complete, he signed on with the Toronto Maple Leafs to begin his comeback. He played a handful of games
with the parent club, but most of his games were with the AHL's Newmarket Saints. He would he traded to the Islanders during
the 89-90 season. I remember seeing him in a game or two with the Isles. Not very eventful.
After that, he would sign on to play in the DEL for two years, and finish his career in Switzerland, which ended in 2000. And
putting up good numbers over there, too.
He took over as GM of the Iroquois Falls junior team immediately after retirement and held that position for 3 years.
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| Entry Draft: 1980 First Round Pick (19th overall) by the Colorado Rockies |
