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Wayne Gretzky was never drafted into the NHL.
In 1978 he was signed to the Indianapiolas Racers of the WHA (World Hockey Assosication). He was soon after traded to the Edmonton Oilers, which were then also part of the WHA. In 1979, the WHA folded and the Oilers transferred to the NHL. Most players were sent into the entry draft, but due to a specialty in his contract, Gretzky enjoyed the luxury of staying with the Oilers.
Gretzky was also never drafted into the WHA. The NHL regulations say no team can sign a player under 20 years old. The WHA allowed this, so Gretzky just signed with the Racers instead of being drafted.
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How many times did Wayne Gretzky get drafted?
Wayne Was Drafted Twice, Once to the WHA and Once to the NHL.
When did Wayne Gretzky get drafted?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted. He had a WHA contract with the Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA merged with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for Edmonton and was therefore never drafted into the NHL.
What year did Wayne Gretzky graduate?
He was draftedin 1979 and born January 26, 1961. Wayne was never drafted. He entered the NHL, when the WHA and the NHL merged in 1979. Wayne was a member of the WHA's Edmonton Oilers. Thus never drafted by the NHL.
Which year did Wayne Gretzky retire from the nhl?
1999 is when he retired
What was Wayne Gretzky drafted in the NHL?
Wayne Gretzgy was never drafted. He was originally signed by the Indianapolis Racers of the WHA in 1978. The Racers sold his contract to the Oilers because of financial problems. The WHA merged with the NHL in 1979.
Which of the players was never drafted into the NHL?
Wayne gretzky
How many times did Wayne Gretzky get drafted?
Wayne Was Drafted Twice, Once to the WHA and Once to the NHL.
When did Wayne Gretzky get drafted?
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted. He had a WHA contract with the Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA merged with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for Edmonton and was therefore never drafted into the NHL.
What year did Wayne Gretzky graduate?
He was draftedin 1979 and born January 26, 1961. Wayne was never drafted. He entered the NHL, when the WHA and the NHL merged in 1979. Wayne was a member of the WHA's Edmonton Oilers. Thus never drafted by the NHL.
Which year did Wayne Gretzky retire from the nhl?
1999 is when he retired
Who has the most mvp awards in NHL?
Wayne Gretzky
What was Wayne Gretzky drafted in the NHL?
Wayne Gretzgy was never drafted. He was originally signed by the Indianapolis Racers of the WHA in 1978. The Racers sold his contract to the Oilers because of financial problems. The WHA merged with the NHL in 1979.
He is a legend in the NHL even better than Wayne Gretzky.?
He is a legend in the NHL even better than Wayne Gretzky
What is the NHL record for goals?
season- Wayne Gretzky 92 ever- Wayne Gretzky 892
When did Wayne Gretzky leave the NHL as a player?
Gretzky retired in 1999
How do you get Wayne Gretzky on NHL 2k11?
Yes
Who has the most NHL goals?
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