In the spring of 1993, Wayne Gretzky played the greatest single game of his career at Maple Leaf Gardens, preventing the Maple Leafs from returning to the Stanley Cup final.
Three years later, a simple nod of approval from Steve Stavro would have made Gretzky a member of the Leafs — at a discount.
Over the past decade, his name often came up when the Leafs were looking for new hockey people to deliver a Cup to Toronto, but he was locked into a deal with the Phoenix Coyotes.
Now, the timing for Gretzky to finally join forces with the historic Original Six franchise may finally be perfect. Maybe the role, too.
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Cox: Gretzky contacted to join bid for Leafs - thestar.com
Three years later, a simple nod of approval from Steve Stavro would have made Gretzky a member of the Leafs — at a discount.
Over the past decade, his name often came up when the Leafs were looking for new hockey people to deliver a Cup to Toronto, but he was locked into a deal with the Phoenix Coyotes.
Now, the timing for Gretzky to finally join forces with the historic Original Six franchise may finally be perfect. Maybe the role, too.
more
Cox: Gretzky contacted to join bid for Leafs - thestar.com