Kudos to the fine folks at NHL.com for their innovative look at the 24th anniversary of the Wayne Gretzky-to-Los Angeles trade — 24 of the Great One’s most unbreakable records.
Here’s a quick video rundown remembering Aug. 9, 1988 and beyond:
“I promised Mess I wouldn’t do this”
Gretzky’s tearful farewell presser…
Pocklington: “I had all kinds of death threats”
The Oilers owner quickly became the biggest villain in Edmonton (perhaps Canada).
Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe’s points record…in Edmonton:
One of the two greatest moments No. 99 had in a Kings uniform.
Gretzky’s Game 7 hat trick vs. Toronto in 1993:
I’d argue this would be the other one.
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- lsxphotog - Aug 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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Damn, it’s hard to believe it has been that long.
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- kkingprior - Aug 9, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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I didn’t realize that he had more career assists than any other player has points. Those are video game numbers there, wow.
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- ryan02190 - Aug 9, 2012 at 10:47 PM
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I’m not even THAT good at NHL 12
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- namriverrat69 - Aug 11, 2012 at 3:45 PM
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The Great Gretzky’s numbers are so off the charts that a lot of people have no clue that the “Great” in Great Gretzky means unbelievably gifted and so far above the rest there will never be a comparison. It is good to revisit his records just to keep things today in perspective.
It also offers us a chance to honor the most incredible talent to ever lace up a pair of skates, ever!
