That puts the Capitals forward among elite company, as only Mike Bossy and Wayne Gretzky have accomplished that feat.
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Hockey Hall of Famer Denis Potvin has announced his retirement as a television broadcaster for the Florida Panthers.Potvin, a former captain for the New York Islanders, was part of the Panthers’ first broadcast team in 1993-94 and spent 21 seasons as their TV analyst.Potvin, 65, was the first overall pick of the 1973 draft and a cornerstone of the Islanders’ four Stanley Cup championship teams from 1979-80 to 1982-83. Even so, the Flyers stayed hot, and mostly thwarted any comeback attempts by the Habs. Two days later on April 18, 1999, he would play his last career NHL game.Unfortunately, I was too young to watch Gretzky play in his prime. He stood in front of the press in his black suit alongside his family and Gary Bettman and gave his speech.
Though Holland has never indicated or even spoken about an interest in joining the expansion organization, there has been some chatter about his name as a leading candidate, especially one that the league would welcome. Do you remember watching his final game? All I remember was my brother explaining to me that the this is a very historic hockey game, and that the greatest hockey player in history is playing his his final game. Without Crosby, Pittsburgh certainly wouldn’t have a 10-6-2 through the first part of the season.Though the deal was (and is) seen as a pure sale of the greatest player in the world, the Oilers did receive some hockey assets in the deal.
He’ll by missed by everyone who cheered in awe of him both for and against, and everyone here at PHR wishes his family the best through this tough time.
... Wayne Gretzky led the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final during his career as a player. 2 line between Surgery would take the Penguins’ captain out for at least a month, but that’s a tough proposition given the injuries that the team has already fought through to even keep their head above water. So far, Horvat, Pettersson, and One other side note: should the Blues keep an eye on Binnington? Swarm of Salton Sea earthquakes sparks worry about the San Andreas faultThe appointment promises to be one of the most consequential of his political career, both in California and in regard to any ambitions he may have for White House.Joe Biden’s VP pick Kamala Harris cannot be tarred as a radical leftist, and she’s a strong, smart woman, Times readers write.Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. The historic career of “The Great One” was coming to an end. His role was clear, but it didn’t stop him from enjoying when he did score.
She could be the first woman and first person of color to be vice president.The revamped Chargers appear to have defensive secondary that is stacked, and that could help considering disastrous 5-11 season in 2019.Dmitri Young is Rio Mesa grad who will take over as Camarillo head coachThe Angels lose the series finale to the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres on August 12.L.A. While it is early, it’s certainly of note to see what a healthy Tampa Bay squad is capable of doing.Only in his fifth season, Kucherov was a second round pick (58th overall) in the 2011 draft. I remember watching Gretzky skate around and thinking to myself: “how is this guy the best player in the world?” … obviously not grasping the concept of age and skill digression.All eyes in the hockey world were glued to the news 19 years ago today when Gretzky announced his retirement.
That’s right, 19 years ago today in 1999, the greatest player to ever touch a hockey puck retired from the NHL. If this becomes a pattern, Carter Hart will really gain some esteem compared to his idol, Carey Price.The defending champion Blues finished the regular season atop the Western Conference, becoming the first defending champ to finish the following regular season atop their conference since the 2000-01 Devils. Two days later on April 18, 1999, he would play his last career NHL game.
No penalty on the play Will this series get nastier? Wayne Gretzky’s life in retirement. (Associated Press) Introduced during a news conference as the greatest player ever, Wayne Gretzky announced on this date in 1999 that he would retire from hockey. Detroit has some very interesting decisions to come this summer and down the road, as they try to navigate a rebuild for the first time in decades.The Lightning, a preseason favorite by some to win the Stanley Cup, have been on a tear to start out the season. But in Round Robin play, St. Louis went winless (0-2-1), blowing a third period lead in all three of their losses.The Canucks were the seventh seed in the playoffs based on regular season points percentage. Wayne Gretzky once turned down $1 million just to reconsider his retirement Rangers owner James Dolan really wanted No. In all he played 20 seasons and finished his career with 61 held or shared NHL records.
Nicknamed "The Great One", he has been called the greatest hockey player ever by many sportswriters, players, and the NHL itself. All his fans knew the day would come when Wayne Gretzky would hang up his skates.
Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC (/ ˈ ɡ r ɛ t s k i /; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. One COOL thing about April 16th is that this day in hockey history, Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement.
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At age 38, Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement.
This day in sports: Hockey great Wayne Gretzky announces retirement. Eric Rosenhek.
Two of their matchups went past regulation, while the final game was a one-goal game until an empty-net goal. He holds 61 records in the NHL which include scoring the most goals, assists and points in NHL history.