Which teams did Wayne Gretzky play for during his iconic 20-year NHL career?

It's rare for a player, even an all-star like Wayne Gretzky, to play their entire career for a single team in the NHL. In fact, there's a well-known saying in the sport that if Gretzky could be traded, then anyone could be traded. During his time in the NHL, Gretzky was traded twice and signed as a free agent once. It meant that he played for a total of four different teams over the course of his career.

Wayne Gretzky played for several teams during his professional hockey career, including:

1. Edmonton Oilers (WHA/NHL) - 1978-1988
2. Los Angeles Kings (NHL) - 1988-1996
3. St. Louis Blues (NHL) - 1996
4. New York Rangers (NHL) - 1996-1999

Wayne Gretzky's most successful years were with the Edmonton Oilers. He has won four Stanley Cup championships, eight Hart Trophies as the NHL's most valuable player, and numerous other individual awards with the Oilers. He also had a successful stint with the Los Angeles Kings, helping to popularize hockey in the United States.

The Great One's Journey: Wayne Gretzky's Success Across Different Teams

Wayne Gretzky's notable achievements with each of the teams he played for during his professional hockey career:

1. Edmonton Oilers (WHA/NHL) - Gretzky played for the Edmonton Oilers for 10 seasons from 1978-88. During that time, he established himself as one of the greatest players in hockey history. Some of his most notable achievements with the Oilers include:

• Winning four Stanley Cup championships with the team (in 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1988)
• Setting numerous records, including the record for most points in a single season (215) and the record for most career points (1,669)
• Winning eight Hart Trophies as the NHL's most valuable player
• Winning two Conn Smythe Trophies as the most valuable player in the playoffs
• Leading the NHL in scoring for seven consecutive seasons

2. Los Angeles Kings (NHL) - In 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he played for eight seasons until 1996. During his time with the Kings, he helped popularize hockey in the United States and became a cultural icon. Some of his notable achievements with the Kings include:

• Helping to lead the team to its first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1993
• Winning the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 1989 and 1990
• Breaking the record for most career points (with 802) and most career assists (with 573) while playing for the Kings

3. St. Louis Blues (NHL) - Gretzky played for the St. Louis Blues for 18 games during the 1995-96 season. Although his time with the team was short, he still managed to score 21 points (eight goals and 13 assists) and helped lead the Blues to the playoffs.

4. New York Rangers (NHL) - Gretzky finished his career with the New York Rangers, where he played for three seasons from 1996-99. Some of his notable achievements with the Rangers include:

• Scoring his 600th career goal while playing for the Rangers
• Being named to the NHL All-Star Game in each of his three seasons with the team

Overall, Wayne Gretzky had a remarkable career, and his achievements with each of the teams he played for helped cement his status as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.