One of Philadelphia's longest tenured athlete next to David Akers and Jimmy Rollins is leaving town. The 30 year old 22nd overall Flyers draft pick back in 1998 was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning today. Gagne was entering the final year of his 5 year contract were he is set to make 5.25M.
It's a sad day for Philadelphia sports fans, but one they saw coming. Gagne's drop off from 34 goals last season to only 17 this season and his large salary meant trouble. The Quebec native totaled 664 games as a Flyer recording 259 goals and 265 assists and a plus/minus of +143. However Gagne has never played a full 82 game season in his 10 year career.
Yzerman, the Lightning's GM, has played with Gagne on Team Canada and scouted him to attend the Olympic training camp this past year. This is why Yzerman has been consistently interested in the 30 year old's services.
Stop holding back the tears Flyers Nation! ;'(
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