Despite being underdogs against the defending Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semifinals, Gretzky led the Kings to a shocking upset of his old squad, …

Sep 19, 2024 · Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the …

Aug 9, 2019 · It has been 31 years since the biggest trade in NHL history, when the Oilers, a dynasty throughout the 1980s, did the unthinkable and traded Wayne Gretzky, the best hockey …

On Aug. 9, 1988, the NHL made headlines across both the United States and Canada. The NHL’s greatest player, Wayne Gretzky, who at the age of 27 had just the Edmonton Oilers to their …

Wayne Gretzky, the captain and the heart and soul of the dynastic Edmonton Oilers, was traded on Aug. 9, 1988, sent to the Los Angeles Kings along with center Mike Krushelnyski and …

The Edmonton Oilers, who had won the Stanley Cup four times in five seasons and appeared poised to dominate for years to come, traded Wayne Gretzky, the centerpiece of their dynasty …

Aug 9, 2018 · Wayne Gretzky's trade to the Los Angeles Kings made an impact that is being felt in the NHL and elsewhere 30 years later. The center came from the Edmonton Oilers on Aug. …

Oct 8, 2024 · On August 9, 1988, the LA Kings made the biggest trade in sports history when they acquired Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski from the Edmonton Oilers for …

Aug 30, 2012 · The series debuted on ESPN in October 2009 with “Kings Ransom,” an in-depth look at the trade that ended Wayne Gretzky’s time with the Edmonton Oilers, making him an …

Oct 1, 2024 · The Kings acquired Wayne Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers, who was widely considered to be the greatest player in NHL history. Gretzky’s arrival in LA marked a turning …