Wayne Gretzky Shares The Craziest Contract Offer In NHL History
Wayne Gretzky was offered by far the largest contract in NHL history but The Great One turned it down to win more Stanley Cups.
Gretzky's Big Decision: Saying No to Canucks' Mega Offer
In a recent chat on the Spittin Chiclets podcast with former NHLers Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney, Wayne Gretzky spilled the beans on a jaw-dropping moment from his career.
Gretzky shared that after clinching the Stanley Cup, the Vancouver Canucks made him a mind-boggling offer: a 25% ownership stake and a hefty salary boost.
He declined. The rest is history.
Breaking it down, Gretzky passed up on a colossal 375% salary hike and a quarter ownership of the Canucks. Instead, he stuck with the Edmonton Oilers, prioritizing the pursuit of more Stanley Cup victories.
Jump to today, the Canucks are valued at a whopping $1.32 billion. Gretzky's hypothetical 25% ownership would now be sitting at $330 million today. While some might scratch their heads at choosing championships over immediate cash, Gretzky's decision reflects his unwavering dedication to on-ice success.
Looking back, some might argue it could be one of the most significant financial choices in NHL history. Nevertheless, Gretzky's current net worth sits comfortably at $250 million, showing that even without the Canucks offer, he is doing just fine.
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