Gretzky currently lives in the Phoenix area since is part owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Roadrunners were a minor league team that played in the Central League or the International League. The Coyotes are part of the NHL and Gretzky was involved with the ownership group at the time. The owners asked him to coach both because they thought he would do a good job and because they thought his celebrity status would draw fans to the arena.
Nearly $8 million per season.
As of the 2007-08 season, 70 or more goals in one NHL season has been accomplished 14 times: 1) 92 - Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton, 1981-1982 2) 87 - Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton, 1983-1984 3) 86 - Brett Hull, St. Louis, 1990-1991 4) 85 - Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh, 1988-1989 5) 76 - Phil Esposito, Boston, 1970-1971 6) 76 - Alexander Mogilny, Buffalo, 1992-1993 7) 76 - Teemu Selanne, Winnipeg, 1992-1993 8) 73 - Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton, 1984-1985 9) 72 - Brett Hull, St. Louis, 1989-1990 10) 71 - Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton, 1982-1983 11) 71 - Jari Kurri, Edmonton, 1984-1985 12) 70 - Brett Hull, St. Louis, 1991-1992 13) 70 - Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh, 1987-1988 14) 70 - Bernie Nicholls, Los Angeles, 1988-1989
It was with the Greyhounds that Wayne first wore the number 99 on his jersey. He originally wanted to wear number 9-for his hockey hero Gordie Howe-but it was already being worn by teammate Brian Gualazzi. At coach Muzz MacPherson's suggestion, Gretzky settled on 99.
Wayne Gretzky.
Gretzky coached the Coyotes for 4 full seasons from 2005-06 to 2008-09.
$8 million per season.
$6.5 million.
He appointed himself as head coach on August 8th, 2005.
Rignt now none. But last year he was coach for the Phoenix Coyotes.
Wayne Gretzky coached the Coyotes from 2005-2009, finishing with a 143-161-24 record, and the team missed the playoffs in all four seasons.
Wayne Gretzky Is not a General Manager of any NHL Hockey Team right now He was the Coach of The Phoenix Coyotes From 2005-2009
Wayne Gretzky was only a part owner and the Phoenix Coyotes are now owned by the NHL.
He used to coach the Phoenix Coyotes; however, he stepped down and has not coached any NHL team since.
Wayne Gretzky played for the Edmonton Oilers from 1979-1988; the Los Angeles Kings from 1988-1996; the St. Louis Blues in 1996 (18 games); and the New York Rangers from 1996-1999. He is currently the Head Coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.
Phoenix, AZ He is the coach of the Phoenix Hockey Team