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.
He joined the NHL in 1979 as a member of the Edmonton Oilers.
November 2, 1978 - Wayne Gretzky was traded by the Indianapolis Racers, along with Eddie Mio and Peter Driscoll, to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for $700,000 and future considerations.
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Wayne Gretzky played 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers (1978-79 to 1987-88) before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings.
92 goals scored by Wayne Gretzky, 1981-1982 Edmonton Oilers; 100, including playoff goals
Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS. Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS.
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The 'Great One's" first year with the Edmonton Oilers was the 1979-1980 season.
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4 Stanley Cups, all with the Edmonton Oilers.
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