thedestroyerofworlds Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/wayne-gretzky-resigns-vice-chairman-edmonton-oilers/ Gretzky resigns post with Oilers, reportedly joining TNT as analyst Wayne Gretzky has resigned from his post as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers after five years, he announced Tuesday via Twitter, and will join TNT as an analyst, according to Andrew Marchand of The New York Post. "The Oilers, their fans, and the city of Edmonton have meant the world to me and my family for over four decades – and that will never end," Gretzky wrote in a statement. "Given the pandemic and other life changes, I realize I will not be able to dedicate the time nor effort needed to support this world-class organization." The Great One will serve as lead analyst on the cable network's forthcoming studio show, per Marchand, which is in the works after the NHL and Turner Sports agreed to a seven-year TV rights deal late last month. Marchand reports that Gretzky will be paid roughly $3 million per season by TNT, who scooped him up with recruitment help from friend Charles Barkley after the NHL legend failed to reach a deal with ESPN nearly three weeks ago. Gretzky originally re-joined the Oilers in October 2016 as a partner and vice-chairman to owner Daryl Katz. Prior to that Gretzky had been out of the NHL in any official capacity for nearly seven years after his time as part-owner and head coach of the then-Phoenix Coyotes ended in 2009. "This is a really great opportunity for me to get back into the game and have a chance to do what we all want to do, win a Stanley Cup," Gretzky said when re-joining the Oilers in 2016. The announcement comes one day after Edmonton's season ended in a disappointing four-game sweep at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 So that's two jobs in management that he's not good at. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 T N T!!! oi, oi, oi! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 So, is this his way of saying, that he's embarrassed by their ineptitude??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Mario's comeback & off-ice exploits have had the style, pizzazz & staying power of later Aerosmith. Many great albums after their downfall & drug-escapades. Wayne is more the legend-in-their-minds, Rollin' Stones. Wasting FOUR decades in vain pursuit of their earlier success. Constantly & criminally repackaging greatest hits compilations, and/or ripping off KD Lang ditties, in vain efforts to cash in & still appear relevant! Tragic, that. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV. Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Leaving a management job to be a Turner Sports media crony. My fall, how the great ones have fallen. Makes you wonder.. Edited May 25, 2021 by Alain Vigneault 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: So, is this his way of saying, that he's embarrassed by their ineptitude??? Or maybe Gretzky sees the writing on the wall. He hasn't lit the world on fire with his coach strategies (PHX/AZ), nor Edmonton's management. In fact, it seems that whenever he's there, Gretzky's only significance is his name and past accolades. I used to follow PHX before it became Arizona. The team was never anything special. It had one playoff run where they got swept. They never recovered after that. Gretzky may be a very good hockey player, but he is not a Dave Tippett, or even an Alain Vigneault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I hope the NHL can recreate something similar to the NBA TNT crew. Then I can actually watch intermissions again. What we have right now is brutal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aladeen Posted May 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2021 Gretzky after game 4. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 World-class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, Dazzle said: Or maybe Gretzky sees the writing on the wall. He hasn't lit the world on fire with his coach strategies (PHX/AZ), nor Edmonton's management. In fact, it seems that whenever he's there, Gretzky's only significance is his name and past accolades. I used to follow PHX before it became Arizona. The team was never anything special. It had one playoff run where they got swept. They never recovered after that. Gretzky may be a very good hockey player, but he is not a Dave Tippett, or even an Alain Vigneault. I'm good with your analogy as well, let's just use both...Gretzky is lousy at coaching and management, and Edmonton generally sucks!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnows Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 What? Gretzky's Teenage Ninja Turtle now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, nux4lyfe said: What? Gretzky's Teenage Ninja Turtle now? That’s TMNT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Mario's comeback & off-ice exploits have had the style, pizzazz & staying power of later Aerosmith. Many great albums after their downfall & drug-escapades. Wayne is more the legend-in-their-minds, Rollin' Stones. Wasting FOUR decades in vain pursuit of their earlier success. Constantly & criminally repackaging greatest hits compilations, and/or ripping off KD Lang ditties, in vain efforts to cash in & still appear relevant! Tragic, that. Except the Penguins don't suck while later Aerosmith absolutely does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Tiger Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Alain Vigneault said: Leaving a management job to be a Turner Sports media crony. My fall, how the great ones have fallen. Makes you wonder.. It's probably the same pay to only work on a saturday ect sort of deal. This is good though, Have the NHL great wayne gretzky on prime time national tv in the states. Hopefully this will help grow the game 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanfor42 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Alain Vigneault said: Leaving a management job to be a Turner Sports media crony. My fall, how the great ones have fallen. Makes you wonder.. He's getting paid 3m per year to be their star on the panel. You got a better gig right now partner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 So, no more red wine club, The Oil will be better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Nuxfanabroad said: T N T!!! oi, oi, oi! I guess he just wanted to ride back into the sunset 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Aladeen said: Gretzky after game 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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