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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Wayne Gretzky Is One of Connor McDavid’s Biggest Fans

You can tell that Wayne Gretzky still loves everything about the game of hockey. He especially holds Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid in high esteem.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Oilers news: Wayne Gretzky utters 3-word reaction to Connor McDavid chasing his records

Wayne Gretzky has another reason to keep an eye on the NHL record book. Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is off to a historic start this season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 6

Wayne Gretzky impressed by Connor McDavid’s ‘remarkable’ 217-point pace

The Great One has taken note of The Next One. With Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid putting together another impressive multi-point Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks, scoring a goal and contributing four points on each of his team’s goals in a 5-4 loss, Wayne Gretzky said he’s been impressed with what the superstar has been doing.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Walter Gretzky Honoured By Upper Deck and the Hockey Hall of Fame

Walter Gretzky would’ve been proud and, no doubt, humbled by a special ceremony on Nov. 6 at the Ford Performance Centre in Toronto. Many members of his

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Wayne Gretzky supports Mark Carney's stance on Russia ban

'Good for him': Wayne Gretzky supports Canada PM Mark Carney's stance on Russia World Juniors ban

This comes just days after Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announced that Russia and Belarus will be barred from competing in Canada as long as the war between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing.

Canadian PM Mark Carney says Russians ‘will not’ be at World Juniors

CAS says IIHF didn’t provide sufficient evidence to prevent Russia from playing in international tournaments

Major sponsors threatening to pull out of IIHF tournaments if Russia is allowed back in

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

McDavid Is Breaking Gretzky Records Again. Are We Getting Used to It?

Some records are records; others make you stop and think for a moment. The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid reaching 30 assists in just 15 games belongs in the second category.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Gretzky’s Favourite Goalie Had a Quality Missing in Toronto Now

There’s an interesting thing about Wayne Gretzky. Ask him who the greatest goaltender of all time is, and he rarely needs much time to think. He doesn’t usually go with Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur, Dominik Hasek or some of the other names we’d expect.

Edmonton Oilers News / Lindy's Sports / November 2

In 1985, Wayne Gretzky had 215 points: Can Connor McDavid match this incredible pace?

During his nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky had four seasons of at least 200 points, topping out at 215 in the 1985-86 campaign. Back

In 2018, Wayne Gretzky paid $14.9 million to buy back his former Thousand Oaks mansion after Lenny Dykstra's foreclosure; three years later, he received $17.6 million for it

Long before Wayne Gretzky returned to the Thousand Oaks property, he had built it to suit his life in Southern California. The hockey legend commissioned the mansion in 2002, creating a sprawling estate inside the guard-gated Sherwood Country Club.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Oilers’ Connor McDavid shares team-first reaction to breaking Wayne Gretzky record

Connor McDavid continued his absolutely torrid start to the 2026-27 season in the Battle of Alberta on Wednesday night, recording two assists and leading his Edmonton Oilers to a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Oilers’ Connor McDavid breaks tie with Wayne Gretzky amid Flames rivalry clash

The Edmonton Oilers are one of the best teams in all of hockey at this time. Connor McDavid is driving this team along at a historic clip. On Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames, he added more history to his long list of accomplishments.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 28

How Wayne Gretzky Nearly Became a Detroit Red Wing in 1988

One of the biggest what-if scenarios in Detroit Red Wings history involves a player who never wore the Winged Wheel. Wayne Gretzky. Long before he became the face of hockey in Los Angeles, Gretzky was close to joining the Red Wings in a move that could have dramatically changed the direction of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 28

Connor McDavid is off to a historic start projecting to shatter Wayne Gretzky’s all-time records

12 games into the 2026–27 NHL season, Connor McDavid has 34 points and the numbers don’t even tell half the full story of how phenomenal he has been on the ice this year.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 28

In 1991, Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall paid $451,000 for a T206 Honus Wagner baseball card; 16 years later, it sold in a private sale for $2.8 million

Wayne Gretzky was known for making history on the ice. In 1991, he helped make it in baseball collectibles, too. That March, the hockey legend and Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall paid $451,000 for a rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball card.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Connor McDavid Breaks Gretzky’s Record With Historic Start

There comes a point when describing Connor McDavid as the best player in hockey no longer feels sufficient. What the Edmonton Oilers captain is accomplishing goes beyond dominating his generation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show.

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

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Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 22

Gretzky, McDavid & Matthews: Are We Comparing the Wrong Numbers?

Here’s a hockey argument that never seems to go away. Who was better, Wayne Gretzky or Connor McDavid? And where does Auston Matthews fit when we’re talking about the greatest goal scorers in NHL history?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Matthews Isn’t Gretzky. But What Amazing Company He’s Keeping

This graphic is pretty funny. It says Auston Matthews needs just 168 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky. Just 168! The way it’s written, you’d think Matthews could knock that off before Christmas.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Wayne Gretzky’s Playoff Record Tells Us Something About Greatness

Every once in a while, a hockey statistic makes you stop and look twice. Here’s one that got me: Wayne Gretzky, the fellow who seems to own half the NHL record book, finished his career with 208 playoff games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 16

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer on all-time leaderboard

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is one of the best playmakers the NHL has ever seen, and even as he plays into his late 30s, that is still very obvious.

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

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Horrified parents watch son fight in NHL debut for Blues

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna benching: 'Should've got him out' in third period

Rick Tocchet blames Flyers' struggles on 'horny' defensemen

Flyers close to joining infamous club — and it's familiar territory for Tocchet

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / August 7

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Anze Kopitar never played for another NHL team, and now nobody else will wear No. 11 for the Los Angeles Kings. That part was obvious before Friday’s announcement. The statue was the only surprise.

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