On August 9, 1988, in a move that heralded significant change in the NHL, the Oilers traded Gretzky, along with McSorley and Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, $15 million in cash, and the Kings' first-round draft picks in 1989 (later traded to the New Jersey Devils-New Jersey selected Jason Miller), 1991 (Martin Ručínský), and 1993 (Nick Stajduhar).
Wayne Gretzky played 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers (1978-79 to 1987-88) before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings.
Edmonton Oilers
His NHL rookie season began with the Edmonton Oilers in 1979. But, he started his professional career in the WHA with the Indianapolis Racers and was traded to Edmonton for Mark Messier.
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.
Edmonton Oilers in 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988.
Los Angeles Kings
Wayne Gretzky played 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers (1978-79 to 1987-88) before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings.
Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS. Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS.
Glen Anderson wore #9 for the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers
No, he did not. Wayne Gretzky played for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers.
The 'Great One's" first year with the Edmonton Oilers was the 1979-1980 season.
His NHL rookie season began with the Edmonton Oilers in 1979. But, he started his professional career in the WHA with the Indianapolis Racers and was traded to Edmonton for Mark Messier.
Edmonton Oilers
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Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky.