What Could Have Been if the Oilers Hadn’t Traded Wayne Gretzky – The Hockey Writers – Oilers History

August 9, 1988. Many remember exactly where they were. Edmonton wasn’t just quiet—it was stunned. Out of nowhere, the unthinkable had happened: Wayne Gretzky, The Great One, had been traded to the Los Angeles Kings. Tears flowed—even Gretzky’s. For most Oilers fans, it felt like losing a family member. Gretzky wasn’t simply a superstar—he was…

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Honeymoon Clue on McDavid, Swayman Trade Buzz & More NHL Rumors – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Leon Draisaitl got married, and he’s honeymooning with his wife and best friends. Does this offer up any clues about the future contract for Connor McDavid? Meanwhile, the window to trade Jeremy Swayman isn’t open long; what does that mean for the Boston Bruins? Finally, the Montreal Canadiens got some…

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