Five insights from Ray Scapinello Nov 8, 2008
People will argue with you until you're blue in the face, but I pick Wayne Gretzky as the greatest player I've ever seen and Bob Probert as the greatest fighter. Although I could probably name another 10, there was just something about Probert. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Samsung launches CLEO - the ultimate fashionista accessory Nov 7, 2008
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 7 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada and Bell are dialing up high style with the launch of the ultimate must-have for any text-messaging maven - the Samsung CLEO(TM). " Samsung is also partnering with Bell to offer the perfect holiday gift - the Kisses from CLEO gift set featuring the Samsung CLEO, a decorative phone charm, a Cake Kiss mulberry sorbet lip butter and a 15% discount coupon for Cake Beauty products. The Samsung CLEO is available for as little as $49.95 on a... (Canada Newswire)
Gretzky tinkers with Yotes' lines Nov 4, 2008
Coach Wayne Gretzky also tinkered with the other lines and defensive pairings, looking for the right combination to get his team (4-5) on a winning streak. He'll go with Kevin Porter, Steven Reinprecht and Mikkel Boedker on the second line, with Daniel Winnik, Martin Hanzal and Viktor Tikhonov back together on the third line. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Best Hockey Fighters For The Buck Nov 2, 2008
The Edmonton Oilers used Dave Semenko as their policeman in the mid-1980s to keep Wayne Gretzky safe as the Oilers captured their first two championships. Says Lacavalier, a three-time All-Star who led the Tampa Bay Lighting in points last season: "We need [fighters]. If there weren't fights, players wouldn't be accountable for their actions." With NHL payrolls capped at 57% of revenue, having an inexpensive enforcer enables teams to spend more money on skilled players. (Forbes)
Crosby hurt as Coyotes beat Penguins Nov 1, 2008
"He played so hard," Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said of Doan. "He was competing at a feverish pitch. When he got the goal, it was a big pick-me-up for him.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Expert: Right call to put Emrick in Hockey Hall Nov 1, 2008
Only Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Jari Kurri own more postseason points. Another guy who'll have his HHOF day, and also should have been called long before, is , without question the best-known hockey ''voice'' throughout America the last couple of decades. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Power rankings and notes Nov 1, 2008
Mikko's 12 assists in seven games was the most by any player since Wayne Gretzky had 13 for the Kings in 1993-94. Since then, four players besides Koivu had a dozen assists through their team's first seven games: Adam Oates (1995-96 Bruins), Jaromir Jagr (1998-99 Penguins), Mario Lemieux (2002-03) and Peter Forsberg (2005-06 Flyers). (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Penguins lose to Coyotes, 4-1 Oct 31, 2008
"As I told our guys [yesterday], when you play guys of that caliber, you make life difficult for them, and by that I mean you make them play the 200 feet, you make them play defense, you make them bang for pucks in their own zone," Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said. "You can't just sit back on them. You make them play the game. You can't stop guys like Malkin or Crosby; you just hope to contain them as much as you can.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Cries of Ulf heard in visit to Arizona against Coyotes (Today) Oct 31, 2008
Samuelsson is in his third season as associate coach to Wayne Gretzky with the Phoenix Coyotes, who played host to the Penguins in a late game at Arena. "From one legend to the other legend," Samuelsson said after the Coyotes' morning skate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Klee 'ecstatic' for chance Oct 30, 2008
" Klee, 37, said he didn't worry about his status on the waiver wire since it was a situation he could not control. He said he's "ecstatic" about being a Coyote, and what he can control is how hard he works and how well he plays. As of Wednesday, coach Wayne Gretzky was not sure about his defensive pairings against the Penguins. He said adding a player of Klee's experience (866 career games) and maturity is a plus. "We don't want him to do anything he's not accustomed to," he said. "We just need... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Penguins more than a 2-star show Oct 30, 2008
Coach Wayne Gretzky knows it will be a challenge. Through 10 games, Malkin has 15 points and Crosby 13. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Gretzky pushes for more from Coyotes (Today) Oct 30, 2008
-- Phoenix coach Wayne Gretzky, like the Penguins' Michel Therrien, is looking for more offense. So, like Therrien, Gretzky has made some changes in his line combinations for tonight's game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A.O.-NOT OK: What's up with slumping Caps' star Ovechkin? Oct 29, 2008
62 per game -- a statistic that compares favorably with Wayne Gretzky. 60), Brett Hull. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Yotes crave action in slow schedule Oct 28, 2008
Phoenix Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky watches the scoreboard as his team falls behind against the Calgary Flames on Oct. 25. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
What's Wrong with the Tampa Bay Lig... Oct 25, 2008
The move was heavily criticized as Melrose wasn't exactly a winning head coach (with Wayne Gretzky on his roster, no less) and the last time he had coached in the NHL was the 1994-1995 season. A new ownership group led by Oren Koules and Len Barrie clearly hoped to make an impression early on, and they succeeded. (Suite101.com)
Hockeytown welcomes you Oct 25, 2008
Made prima donna Maryann Hossa look like second coming of Wayne Gretzky. Will drag team down with him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Holy hockey sticks! Oct 25, 2008
Edmonton Oilers fans pray before a statue of Wayne Gretzky prior to a playoff game. A new university course studies outpourings of faith such as these. (Globe and Mail)
Boedker shows that he belongs Oct 25, 2008
"We knew going into the draft there were a lot of good kids, that if you stay in the top 10 you'd really get a player who had a chance to play in the NHL," coach Wayne Gretzky said. "And so we got lucky, and it's the kind of mold we're looking for: speed, energy, good hockey sense.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Doan breaks puck Oct 25, 2008
His shot broke the puck in two pieces when it hit the glass, something that neither coach Wayne Gretzky nor Doan's teammates remember ever seeing. So how did he do it. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Samsung Builds Excitement for 2010 Games with Speed Skating Sponsorship Oct 24, 2008
Also through Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope charity, Samsung helps athletes and celebrities raise funds for their respective charities, including the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in Canada. Samsung is also a proud sponsor of Hockey Canada and is the official HDTV sponsor of the NFL. For customer service inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864), and for more information, please visit www. (Canada Newswire)
McGrattan accepts role Oct 23, 2008
" Coach Wayne Gretzky said he has talked to McGrattan about the situation. "His attitude, his work ethic in practice every day has been outstanding," Gretzky said. "The guys love him in the locker room. He's a concern of mine because I've got to figure out a way to get him back in the lineup. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ovechkin the next 'Great' in NHL? Oct 23, 2008
But when told that Wayne Gretzky, another player who had "great" attached to his name a time or two, said he could be the one to break the 92-goal barrier, Alex Ovechkin is a little floored. In that 1981-82 season with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky also had 120 assists for 212 points. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Jokinen optimistic despite skid Oct 21, 2008
Coach Wayne Gretzky is confident that Tellqvist can produce. "It seemed last year, every night we needed a big game, Telly would go in and give us that," he said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Why it's Stevie Y Oct 20, 2008
Yzerman understands how to make hard decisions and even what it is like to be on the receiving end of them there were times, early in his career, when he didn't make the cut on the Canada Cup teams populated by Lemieux, Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky will be a member of Yzerman's advisory group, which is also expected to include a number of the NHL's most experienced general managers, men such as Ken Holland, his boss in Detroit, as well as the Montreal Canadiens' Bob Gainey and the... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Yzerman takes charge as Canadian Olympic hockey chief Oct 19, 2008
Yzerman takes over from Wayne Gretzky, who put together the gold-medal winning team at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and the club that struggled at the 2006 Turin Games. Gretzky will serve as an adviser to Yzerman, who was Canada's general manager at the last two IIHF World Hockey Championships. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Oct 19, 2008
Yzerman will replace NHL icon Wayne Gretzky, who had the post for the past two Olympics, masterminding Canadas 2002 Winter Olympic gold medal in Salt Lake City that snapped a half-century Olympic title drought. Gretzky was not interested in returning to the executive director role but the all-time leading scorer in NHL history, now a coach and part-owner for the NHL Phoenix Coyotes, did say he would be interested in an advisory role. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Coyotes drop third straight game Oct 19, 2008
"We played two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference back to back, and I know we're going to have some bumps along the way, but we've got to learn from it and get better from it," Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said. Canadiens left winger Andrei Kostitsyn left the game 3:44 into the second when Montreal led 2-0. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Yzerman to head Team Canada for 2010 Games Oct 18, 2008
The executive replaces Wayne Gretzky, who held the job for the past two Olympics. Hockey Canada will introduce Yzerman on Saturday in Ottawa, where the team's management staff for the Winter Games will be announced. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Savard's luck just ran out Oct 18, 2008
" The short answer is, absolutely. He's the guy picking splinters from his butt on the bench. Presumably Tampa Bay's mercurial ownership will put a bug in coach Barry Melrose's ear to give Stamkos, averaging 9:27 through three games -- including a mere 6:05 cameo against Carolina last weekend -- a little more ice time, although vice-president of hockey operations Brian Lawton cautioned prior to the start of the season that Stamkos would not be rushed. The situation stands in contrast to how the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Coyotes fall into hole, lose at Ottawa Oct 18, 2008
"We're going up against some good teams," Phoenix coach Wayne Gretzky said. "We need some of our guys to answer the bell a little bit. I know Bryzgalov's better than he played tonight, and he didn't step up. We need some more people to step up.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hockey Canada to name Yzerman as 2010 director Oct 18, 2008
Yzerman will replace Wayne Gretzky, who was executive director for the team that won the 2002 Olympic gold medal in Salt Lake City, but lost to Russia in the quarterfinals at the 2006 Torino Games. Gretzky played in the 1998 Nagano Games, where NHL players made their Olympic debut and Canada lost in the semifinals. (ESPN -- NHL)
Blackhawks top Coyotes for first win Oct 16, 2008
"Tonight the turnovers were down a ton, although we came out a little loose.''Bryzgalov made 26 saves in the Coyotes' first loss after opening with two victories."We played too easy of a game,'' Phoenix coach Wayne Gretzky said. After a period and a half, we started to cheat a little bit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reinprecht's attitude wins ice time Oct 14, 2008
Coach Wayne Gretzky always mentions Reinprecht when he talks about the team's hard workers and leaders. "It's a team sport, and that's the main thing," Reinprecht said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The lighter side of sports Oct 14, 2008
Phoenix Coyotes' Todd Fedoruk, bottom, laughs after head coach Wayne Gretzky, top, talks to him in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Blue Jackets 3-1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
'Hockey Night in Canada' gets new anthem Oct 13, 2008
Hockey Night in Canada' gets new anthem - Wire Services - Hockey- nbcsports. Hockey Night in Canada' gets new anthem. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Coyotes mightier than Ducks Oct 13, 2008
Two games and two wins into the season, Wayne Gretzky is enjoying coaching the young players. "They're a special group. The veteran players around them have brought them along nicely," Gretzky said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jokinen scores first Phoenix goal; Coyotes win 3-1 Oct 12, 2008
"He jumped in for his teammate," Phoenix coach Wayne Gretzky said. "We're not going to back down. There's no question about that.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Kopitar signs seven-year extension with Kings Oct 12, 2008
Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's career leader in several categories, signed an eight-year deal in 1988. The contract was extended from seven to nine years after the first year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Hockey Night in Canada' gets new theme song Oct 12, 2008
ESPN - 'Canadian Gold' wins contest for new anthem for 'Hockey Night in Canada' - NHL. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- NHL)
Gretzky, Coyotes excited to start season Oct 11, 2008
Wayne Gretzky begins his fourth full season as Coyotes coach on Saturday night facing plenty of expectations as his club opens the new campaign with a visit from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Phoenix finished fifth in the Pacific Division in each of Gretzky's first two seasons as coach before going 38-37-7 last year for 83 points - the fourth-worst total in the Western Conference. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kings lock up All-Star Kopitar through 2015-16 Oct 11, 2008
It is the second-longest contract in team history behind Wayne Gretzky's ... Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's career leader in several categories, signed an eight-year deal in 1988. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Ovechkin doesnt just talk a good game for Caps Oct 10, 2008
Not only are his 163 goals so far 17 more than anyone else has scored since the start of 2005-06, but his total ranks No. 3 in history for a players first three NHL seasons, behind only Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy. Ed Degasero / APGraphic compares Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin in his first three seasons in the NHL to all-time greats. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Top 15 skill players who can also fight Oct 10, 2008
If you ever saw Wayne Gretzky fight, and is your chance in case you missed it, then you understand why god created enforcers and bodyguards. But not all skill players in the NHL automatically deserve a tomato can label on their heads. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Ex-NHL goalie Malarchuk accidentally shoots self Oct 10, 2008
In what year, and with what team, did NHL legend Wayne Gretzky play his final game. MORE YOUNGSTERS FOR BAKER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Phoenix among top 10 sports cities Oct 10, 2008
The Coyotes Wayne Gretzky put it best when we talked with him about Phoenix, said Sporting News Chief of Correspondents Bob Hille, who has coordinated the ranking since their expansion 12 years ago. When you combine strong teams in the major sports with great weather, hosting the Super Bowl and BCS championship, then you ve got one of the best sports cities in the country, Gretzky said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Crosby and Ovechkin: Comparing the NHL's two biggest stars Oct 10, 2008
Crosby has been handling media and fan adoration since he was a pup and has developed a moderated, polite style that is reminiscent of Wayne Gretzky at his peak as the NHL's most sought-after star. Ovechkin, meanwhile, has embraced the North American star routine with abandon. (ESPN -- NHL)
His Own Wave Length Oct 8, 2008
That's why 36-year-old Kelly Slater, who won his ninth world title last week, has people comparing him to Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and other legends of the sporting world. Fellow surfers have afforded Slater legendary status for years, but his recent performances border on the surreal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tune earns Mr. O shot at hockey immortality Oct 5, 2008
Posters of the Oilers and Wayne Gretzky hang in the colourful classroom. Students say Oberst hums as he marks their tests and regularly plays the keyboard he keeps in his classroom, even for something as simple as the daily national anthem. (Edmonton Journal)
NHLnot just the Sid and Alex show anymore Oct 4, 2008
It's not just the Sid and Alex show anymore - NHL- nbcsports. It's not just the Sid and Alex show anymore. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Want Ross trophy? Score often and fast Oct 4, 2008
Mario Lemieux took the thing six times, or once more than Jaromir Jagr, who with Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky (The Great One) dominated a 21-year era when the Art Ross Trophy was exclusively the property of that one tremendous offensive trinity. Crosby won the Ross the year before last at age 19, meaning not only that he was the youngest player to do it, but also that he'd won it exactly one more time than anyone who ever wore a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater or a New York Rangers sweater. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tiger Woods Tops BusinessWeek's Second Annual 'The Power 100' Ranking of the Most Powerful People in Sports Oct 3, 2008
"The Power 100" 1 Tiger Woods Golfer 2 Roger Goodell Commissioner, NFL 3 David Stern Commissioner, NBA 4 George Bodenheimer President, ESPN 5 Dick Ebersol Chairman, NBC Sports 6 Phil Knight Chairman, Nike 7 Allan "Bud " Selig Commissioner, MLB 8 Brian France Chairman and CEO, Nascar 9 Michael Jordan NBA great; minority owner, Charlotte Bobcats 10 Sean McManus President, CBS News and Sports 11 David Hill Chairman and CEO, Fox Sports 12 Rupert Murdoch Chairman and CEO, News Corp. 13 Myles Brand... (PR Newswire)
NHL raises its profile as its troubles fade Oct 3, 2008
In a back room - a makeshift locker room, actually - Sidney Crosby, the young star of the Pittsburgh Penguins who has been called the Next One by a hockey world eager for a successor to Wayne Gretzky in the pantheon of league greats, was suiting up. "He's their LeBron," said Bruce Jacobson, creative consultant at Young & Rubicam, the advertising agency that created the NHL's new television spots, referring to the basketball star LeBron James. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Expert: Red Wings will hoist Cup once again Oct 3, 2008
Had Wayne Gretzky not been sold to L.A. only weeks after the last in that Oilers series, the party might have lasted well into the '90s. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scott WraightNHL POWER RANKINGS Oct 3, 2008
Wayne Gretzky will be going to the playoffs for the first time as a head coach ... Fourteen years ago, Daniel Alfredsson was playing for club team Frolunda when Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Brett Hull were part of an NHL touring team that rolled into Goteborg during the strike. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
> NHL tries to net younger fans with social media, music Oct 3, 2008
For example, with Coyotes Trax, fans can download head coach Wayne Gretzky s favorite songs. The centerpiece of the new NHL.com is NHL GameCenter, a second screen that allows fans to watch games live. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Sorenstam seeks picture-perfect finish Oct 3, 2008
But, in the end, do not be surprised if Sorenstam discovers what Brett Favre and Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky all did: It's hard to find a suitable adrenaline rush in the real world. She can strike business deals and design courses and play tennis with McGee, but it won't be the same as firing at flagsticks and chasing Ochoa. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On ice or off, 'Great One' is a class act Sep 24, 2008
By Paola Boivin, The Arizona Republic It's staggering, really, how unfailingly polite Wayne Gretzky remains to this day, nine years removed from a hockey career that shaped one of professional sports' greatest legacies. No, you're doing him a favor, his demeanor suggests, acting as if he's never heard these questions before. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gretzky: Play your own game Sep 24, 2008
That's what Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky is telling his players as the exhibition season unfolds, and they are taking it to heart. Cases in point from Monday's first game in Los Angeles: Rookie Kyle Turris scored a goal, and tough guys Todd Fedoruk and Adam Keefe - who got into their own fight at practice - mixed it up with the Kings in the 6-4 loss. (AZCentral -- Sports)
From potential to potent Sep 18, 2008
In the fall of 1985, with Craig MacTavish embarking on his first year as an Edmonton Oiler, the team was led by Wayne Gretzky, who went on to accrue a mere 215 points by season's end to lead the NHL. The Oilers also placed two others in the top five (Paul Coffey and Jari Kurri), had a fourth player (Glenn Anderson) score more than 100 points and would have had a fifth cross into three figures, save for the fact Mark Messier missed 17 games because of injury and suspension and thus recorded just... (Globe and Mail)
Sarah Palin's wasteful ways Sep 17, 2008
And on the walls, big, bold quotations urged young athletes to attempt impossible, Sarah Barracuda-like feats: "'You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.' -- Wayne Gretzky.". Local officials are also highly critical of Palin's decision to build an emergency dispatch center -- even though Wasilla and nearby Palmer already shared the costs of an emergency operation for the Mat-Su Valley. (Salon)
Living Large: Samsung Introduces Crystal Clarity With New Large Format Displays Sep 16, 2008
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - Seeing is believing with the introduction of Samsung Electronics Canada's new large format displays (LFDs). Samsung's new digital displays provide crystal clear, high-definition detail that can be viewed in a variety of external environments. (Canada Newswire)
Gretzky bows out of top Olympic job Sep 16, 2008
The race for the top job with the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team for the Vancouver Games in 2010 widened just a crack yesterday after Wayne Gretzky essentially ruled himself out of consideration for the position of executive director. Gretzky, who held the position the past two Winter Games, does want to be involved with the team in some capacity, and Bob Nicholson, the president of Hockey Canada, wants that, too. (Globe and Mail)
Gretzky won't manage Team Canada at Olympics Sep 16, 2008
CALGARY, Alberta -- Wayne Gretzky will not manage Canada's hockey team again at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, although he is expected to be involved in some capacity ... "It's best for Wayne Gretzky not to be GM given his focus on his job as head coach of the ," Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson said Monday. (ESPN -- NHL)
Addition of Riverside pond more than scenic Sep 14, 2008
Especially with Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky and Will Smith in the stands watching their sons play for Oaks Christian of Westlake Village against Carr's Bakersfield Christian squad. Montana's son, Nick, a transfer from De La Salle of Concord, is Oaks Christian's starting quarterback. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Gretzky says Russian league not threat to NHL Sep 14, 2008
TORONTO (AP) -- Wayne Gretzky thinks the new Russian hockey league is not a threat to the NHL.. Gretzky told the Economic Club of Canada on Friday he was offered an opportunity to go to Europe after retiring from the in 1999 but didn't see any point in playing in a second-tier league. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
