Despite being underdogs against the defending Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semifinals, Gretzky led the Kings to a shocking upset of his old squad, spearheading the Kings' return from a 3–1 series deficit to win the series 4–3.

Jan 26, 2025 · Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s dynasty. His...

Aug 9, 2019 · It has been 31 years since the biggest trade in NHL history, when the Oilers, a dynasty throughout the 1980s, did the unthinkable and traded Wayne Gretzky, the best hockey player on the planet...

Aug 9, 2017 · The Edmonton Oilers, who had won the Stanley Cup four times in five seasons and appeared poised to dominate for years to come, traded Wayne Gretzky, the centerpiece of their dynasty and the ...

Aug 9, 2016 · Wayne Gretzky, the captain and the heart and soul of the dynastic Edmonton Oilers, was traded on Aug. 9, 1988, sent to the Los Angeles Kings along with center Mike Krushelnyski and defenseman...

The NHL’s greatest player, Wayne Gretzky, who at the age of 27 had just the Edmonton Oilers to their fourth Stanley Cup championship in five seasons, was traded to the Los Angeles Kings.

Aug 9, 2018 · Wayne Gretzky's trade to the Los Angeles Kings made an impact that is being felt in the NHL and elsewhere 30 years later. The center came from the Edmonton Oilers on Aug. 9, 1988, immediately...

Aug 30, 2012 · The series debuted on ESPN in October 2009 with “Kings Ransom,” an in-depth look at the trade that ended Wayne Gretzky’s time with the Edmonton Oilers, making him an L.A. King.

May 4, 2024 · Wayne Gretzky stands as one such luminary, a figure whose impact transcended the confines of the rink and left an indelible mark on the game. However, amidst his illustrious career spanning four decades, one chapter shines brightly—the era …

Aug 29, 2018 · Thirty years ago, on Aug. 9, 1988, the biggest trade in sports was made when the Edmonton Oilers sent Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings in a multiplayer deal that included draft picks and $15 million.