Why did Gretzky retire?
There were no extenuating circumstances that forced his retirement but Gretzky had shown signs of declining ability due to his age of 38 and decided to retire. For more on Wayne Gretzky’s final season and his legacy in ice hockey, read on.
Is Gretzky the greatest hockey player ever?
After looking back on a 20-year career, no one can say Gretzky didn’t meet such expectations in a storybook career that not only saw him obliterate records, but skate away as the greatest athlete ever. 1. Versatility and athleticism: Gretzky was versatile in a demanding and rugged team sport.
How long did Mike Bossy play in the NHL?
The Islanders Hall of Famer scored 573 goals and 553 assists over his 10-year career, winning the Calder Trophy, Maurice Richard (x2), Lady Byng (x3), and 4 straight Stanley Cups from 1980-83. The 7x All-star recorded 9 straight 50-goal seasons, reaching the 60-goal mark in 5 of those years.
Where does Mike Bossy rank all time?
Here is a selected list of other official NHL record categories where Bossy was once the record-holder and/or is ranked very highly: Goals, career: 21st all-time with 573; only Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky reached 500 in fewer games.
What year did Mike Bossy retire?
1987
What NHL players are retiring this year?
Retirement
| Date | Player | Last Team |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2019 | Matt Cullen | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| July 30, 2019 | Chris Kunitz | Chicago Blackhawks |
| July 31, 2019 | Wade Megan | Detroit Red Wings |
| August 1, 2019 | Stephen Gionta | New York Islanders |
Why did Hakan Loob leave the NHL?
At just 28 years old and with six seasons and 450 regular season games with the Flames (plus another 73 playoff skates), Loob walked away from the National Hockey League with the intention of raising his young family back home in Sweden.