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Wayne Gretzgy was never drafted. He was originally signed by the Indianapolis Racers of the WHA in 1978. The Racers sold his contract to the Oilers because of financial problems. The WHA merged with the NHL in 1979.
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How many times did Wayne Gretzky get drafted?
Wayne Was Drafted Twice, Once to the WHA and Once to the NHL.
When did Wayne Gretzky get signed by the Edmonton Oilers?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted. He had a WHA contract with the Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA merged with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for Edmonton and was therefore never drafted into the NHL.
Who is all-time leading scorer in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky with 2857 pts:-)
What year did Wayne Gretzky graduate?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted into the NHL. In 1978 he was signed to the Indianapiolas Racers of the WHA (World Hockey Assosication). He was soon after traded to the Edmonton Oilers, which were then also part of the WHA. In 1979, the WHA folded and the Oilers transferred to the NHL. Most players were sent into the entry draft, but due to a specialty in his contract, Gretzky enjoyed the luxury of staying with the Oilers. Gretzky was also never drafted into the WHA. The NHL regulations say no team can sign a player under 20 years old. The WHA allowed this, so Gretzky just signed with the Racers instead of being drafted.
Was Wayne Gretzky the top scorer in the NHL?
yes
Which of the players was never drafted into the NHL?
Wayne gretzky
How many times did Wayne Gretzky get drafted?
Wayne Was Drafted Twice, Once to the WHA and Once to the NHL.
Where was Wayne Gretzky drafted?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted
Was Wayne Gretzky drafted?
he was never drafted
When did Wayne Gretzky get signed by the Edmonton Oilers?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted. He had a WHA contract with the Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA merged with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for Edmonton and was therefore never drafted into the NHL.
Who has the most mvp awards in NHL?
Wayne Gretzky
He is a legend in the NHL even better than Wayne Gretzky.?
He is a legend in the NHL even better than Wayne Gretzky
Who is all-time leading scorer in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky with 2857 pts:-)
What year did Wayne Gretzky graduate?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted into the NHL. In 1978 he was signed to the Indianapiolas Racers of the WHA (World Hockey Assosication). He was soon after traded to the Edmonton Oilers, which were then also part of the WHA. In 1979, the WHA folded and the Oilers transferred to the NHL. Most players were sent into the entry draft, but due to a specialty in his contract, Gretzky enjoyed the luxury of staying with the Oilers. Gretzky was also never drafted into the WHA. The NHL regulations say no team can sign a player under 20 years old. The WHA allowed this, so Gretzky just signed with the Racers instead of being drafted.
How do you get Wayne Gretzky on NHL 2k11?
Yes
Who has the most NHL goals?
wayne gretzky
Who are the top NHL coaches?
Wayne Gretzky
