The Wayne Gretzky trade rocked the sports culture of two nations and helped the NHL embark on an ambitious path to where it now has 30 teams and a national footprint that covers all of the United States.
When the "Great One" was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings from the Edmonton Oilers on August 9, 1988, many teams, players and aspects of the league were changed forever. A lot of these effects are still seen today, many of which are responsible for the sport's immense increase in popularity since the start of the 1990s.
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this earth-shattering trade, let's take a look at the ultimate winners and losers of the deal.
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Wayne Gretzky Trade Anniversary: Reflecting on Ultimate Winners and Losers
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