Wayne Gretzky shares his story about almost signing with the Canucks …
The 1990s was a strange, wacky, and wild roller coaster for the Vancouver Canucks. After starting the first half of the decade with such promise, the latter half was an utter disaster. If the Canucks signed superstar Wayne Gretzky in the summer of 1996, could they …
"How dumb am I?" Gretzky passed on becoming part owner of Canucks
Could you imagine Wayne Gretzky playing for the Vancouver Canucks? Well, according to the Great One himself, it was almost a reality in the 1980s.
How the Canucks missed out on signing Wayne Gretzky - The …
Jul 21, 2016 · The Vancouver Canucks and their owner John McCaw were remarkably close to a deal with Wayne Gretzky which would have brought the Great One back home to Canada, but it slipped away for...
When Wayne Gretzky almost signed with the Vancouver Canucks …
Mar 17, 2023 · In an interview with Sportsnet's Dan Murphy, Gretzky revealed that he had seriously considered signing with the Canucks at the time. He was a free agent after playing with the St. Louis Blues for...
Wayne Gretzky Reportedly Turned Down Ownership Of The Vancouver Canucks
Mar 18, 2024 · National Hockey League legend Wayne Gretzky recently shared a story that may rank among his biggest regrets. In a podcast interview with former NHL players Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette, Gretzky recounted how he passed up on a significant ownership stake in the Vancouver Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks almost traded for Wayne Gretzky in 1988
Aug 9, 2018 · Thursday marks the 30-year anniversary of the infamous Wayne Gretzky trade, where the Edmonton Oilers shipped No. 99 to the Los Angeles Kings. Turns out, the Vancouver Canucks nearly landed...
Hey Burkie: How Wayne Gretzky almost became a Vancouver Canuck
In 1988, the Oilers had offered Wayne Gretzky to the Canucks. Brian tells Jeff how he tried but couldn’t make the numbers work to get Gretzky in Vancouver, who instead took his talents to...
Wayne Gretzky reveals he turned down 25% ownership stake of Canucks …
Dec 25, 2023 · Gretzky recounted a conversation with Nelson Skalbania, who contacted him immediately after the triumphant Stanley Cup victory. Skalbania expressed his intention to purchase the Vancouver...
Wayne Gretzky Was Offered 25% of Vancouver Canucks
Shortly after winning the Stanley Cup in 1988, Wayne Gretzky was pitched the opportunity to join the Vancouver Canucks and own 25% of the team.
Gretzky gets loud standing ovation from Canucks fans in Vancouver
Jan 3, 2024 · It’s not every day that Vancouver Canucks fans are graced with the presence of Wayne Gretzky. The Great One took in tonight’s game at Rogers Arena, sitting four rows behind the Ottawa Senators’ bench.
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