Top Prospects: Aaron Gagnon

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Aaron Gagnon
Vital Info
Born: April 24, 1986 in Armstrong, British Columbia
Height/Weight: 5-11/189 pounds
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
Signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars on February 2, 2007
2009-10 season
Registered 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) and a plus-19 in 78 games with the Texas Stars, leading the team in goals, points and plus-minus rating. Made his NHL debut and registered no points in two games with Dallas. Had 12 points (8 goals, 4 assists) in 24 playoff games, finishing second on the team in goals.
Background
In 2008-09 played with Grand Rapids (AHL), picking up eight goals and eleven assists in 61 games. Had one goal and two assists in ten playoff games. ... In 2007-08 Gagnon split his time between the AHL and ECHL. He had one assist in 25 games with Iowa of the AHL. He registered seven goals and 14 assists in 22 games with Idaho of the ECHL. He had one goal and one assist in four playoff games for Idaho. Missed the first part of the season due to a high ankle sprain. .. In 2006-07 Gagnon led the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League in both goals (42), points (80) and plus/minus rating (+27) while playing in 59 games.  He had six goals, two assists and a minus-four rating in 11 playoff games. He won the WHL's Brad Hornung Trophy, which honors the league's Most Sportsmanlike Player. He was the Western Conference nominee for the WHL Player of the Year Award. Was selected to the WHL Western Conference First All Star Team. ... Played for the Dallas Stars at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament in September 2006. ... Despite missing ten games due to injury, Gagnon led Seattle (WHL) in scoring with 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists) in 62 games. Led the team with 12 power play goals and was tied for second on the club with a plus-16 rating. Gagnon had five goals and three assists in seven playoff games. ... In 2004-05 he led Seattle (WHL) in scoring with 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 72 games. Was a plus-28.... Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the eighth round (240th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... Registered 36 points (21 goals, 15 assists) in 63 games with Seattle (WHL) in 2003-04. Led team with plus-18 rating.... Scored 5 goals and had 13 assists in 60 games in rookie season with Seattle (WHL) in 2002-03....
Scouting Report
Good two-way player who is an effective forechecker and responsible defensively. Willing to take a hit to make a play. Has offensive good skills, which have started to blossom at pro level. Good faceoff guy. Smart player with good leadership ability. Good work ethic.
Career Stats
Season Team GP G A PTS PIM
2002-03 Seattle (WHL) 60 5 13 18 14
2003-04 Seattle (WHL) 63 21 15 36 29
2004-05 Seattle (WHL) 72 31 34 65 29
2005-06 Seattle (WHL) 62 24 21 45 40
2006-07 Seattle (WHL) 59 42 38 80 58
2007-08 Iowa (AHL) 25 0 1 1 8
2007-08 Idaho (ECHL) 22 7 14 21 4
2008-09 Grand Rapids (AHL) 61 8 11 19 28
2009-10 Texas (AHL) 78 27 31 58 42
2009-10 Dallas (NHL) 2 0 0 0 0