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The Gretzky Trade That Changed Hockey | NHL News
The blockbuster 1988 trade that sent hockey legend Wayne Gretzky from the Oilers to the Kings didn’t just move a superstar—it rewrote the NHL’s future. In exchange for Gretzky, the Oilers got Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, three future first-round picks, and $15 million, sparking a dizzying chain reaction known as Gretzky’s “trade tree.” The Oilers used those assets to win another Stanley Cup in ’90, while the Kings brought unprecedented national attention and success to Southern California. The ripple effects? Countless players and franchises were forever altered by this one deal, turning a…
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