Oilers' Sam Gagner: Likely to remain in NHL

Gagner is expected to remain in the NHL if he clears waivers Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Gagner being waived by Edmonton on Tuesday was a maneuver to give the team options ahead of the trade deadline. The Oilers hope to acquire a defenseman and should such a move come to fruition, they'll be able to temporarily assign Gagner to AHL Bakersfield to stay cap compliant. He has five goals and 10 points in 27 top-level contests this season.