Twenty-five years ago today, the Edmonton Oilers completed a nearly unthinkable deal when they traded Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings.
Gretzky was the best player in the game and the most dominating scorer in the sport's history. The Oilers had won four Stanley Cups with Gretzky leading the way. At the age of 27, Gretzky was at the peak of his powers.
Still, Edmonton owner Peter Pocklington was in financial trouble and needed money. He traded Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings in a move that shocked the NHL and Canada.
Here's a look at the biggest trades involving the brightest stars that the league has ever seen.
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Ranking the Biggest Trades in NHL History on Wayne Gretzky Trade Anniversary
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