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.
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.
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 Reveals Which Team He Turned Down 25
Wayne Gretzky Turned Down 25% Ownership Of The Canucks In an interview he had on the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast late last year, Gretzky revealed that he had received a massive opportunity after winning the Stanley Cup from the owner of the Vancouver Canucks.
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...
Canucks this week: The Gretzky praise, riding the PDO ... - The …
Jan 4, 2024 · Gretzky caused a stir in Vancouver over the Christmas break when he told the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast he was offered a 25 per cent ownership stake in the Canucks — and a huge raise — if he...
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 pops in on Canucks practice at Rogers Arena
Jan 2, 2024 · The Vancouver Canucks had a surprise guest in attendance at Rogers Arena this morning. Wayne Gretzky was spotted overlooking the Canucks’ optional game-day skate, shown below by Rink Wide’s Jeff Paterson and Randip Janda of Sportsnet 650.