New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung ‘Em Up
The 1998-99 season was a special one in New York Rangers’ history. It was the last season Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky played hockey. It was a time of mixed emotions throughout the hockey world. Tears, joy, reflection; and a changing of the guard would start to take place. The Great One and “Mess” Reunite After turning down a three-year contract with the St. Louis Blues worth $15 million, Gretzky signed a two-year deal with the Rangers for $8 million, plus incentives, as a free agent in July 1996. He was reunited with his longtime friend and Edmonton Oilers teammate…