Post-playing Career
In March, 2000, Gagner founded Custom Ice Inc., a company that manufactures permanent and portable ice skating rinks.
In August, 2006, it was announced that Gagner would serve as assistant coach of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League; his son, Sam, also played for the team and currently plays for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. His daughter, Jessica Gagner plays hockey for the Dartmouth Big Green women's ice hockey program. Dave spent the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons with the Knights, and also opened a training centre in London to work with young prospects.
In June, 2008, Gagner's former agent Mike Gillis, who had recently been named General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks, hired Gagner as the team's Director of Player Development, a position he holds to this day. Gagner replaced Canucks' legend Stan Smyl, who had been named the team's new Director of Collegiate Scouting.
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