Sport Wayne Gretzky turns 60 and everyone wishes him a 'Great' birthday
Islanders: Mat Barzal, Matt Martin and Andy Greene officially signed
With these three contracts, the Isles sit at $5.29 million over the cap with room for another minimum contract to be added to final roster. That minimum contract could very well belong to Cory Schneider. The veteran goaltender has been linked to the Islanders alongside Martin and Greene for some time and has been in camp on a PTO. Although Schneider is expected to be the club’s No. 3 goalie, likely a taxi-squad member used as the emergency backup, he could begin the year on the official roster as that extra $700,000 man.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports.
With these three contracts, the Isles sit at $5.29 million over the cap with room for another minimum contract to be added to final roster. That minimum contract could very well belong to Cory Schneider. The veteran goaltender has been linked to the Islanders alongside Martin and Greene for some time and has been in camp on a PTO. Although Schneider is expected to be the club’s No. 3 goalie, likely a taxi-squad member used as the emergency backup, he could begin the year on the official roster as that extra $700,000 man.Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Legends never truly age but on Tuesday, Wayne Gretzky aka "The Great One" hit a pretty big milestone. The Hockey Hall of Famer, and arguably the greatest player to put on skates, turned the big 6-0.
A winner of four Stanley Cups with the Oilers, nine Hart Trophies, 10 Art Ross' and two Conn Smythe's, Gretzky notched 2,857 points (894 goals and 1,963 assists) in 1,487 games. By turning another year older, according to the NHL, he matched his NHL-best 60-game point-scoring streak that went from the end of the 1982-83 season (started on March 13, 1983) through Jan. 27, 1984 (one day after his 23rd birthday). He also potted 60 hat tricks during his career — 50 in the regular season and 10 in the playoffs.
Blues officially sign Mike Hoffman to one-year, $4M deal
The Blues are without Vladimir Tarasenko for the time being and watched Alex Steen retire due to injury, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity for Hoffman in St. Louis. He’s been playing in camp so far with Jaden Schwartz and Robert Thomas on a dynamic second line, while also being a go-to option on the power play.Taylor Hall also settled for a one-year deal but went to a rebuilding team in Buffalo for the chance to play beside an all-world talent in Jack Eichel. Hoffman took a different approach, joining a strong team that is a lot more likely to bring some playoff time. GRETZKY: By the numbers | In-depth look at his last NHL game
When he hung up his skates in 1998, Gretzky retired holding (or sharing) 61 NHL records. Since then, he lost two (regular-season overtime assists and All-Star game assists) but gained back points-per-game average — which leaves him with? You guessed it, 60.
With the big birthday, the hockey and sports world sent b-day wishes to the GOAT.
Happy 60 birthday buddy, no hard feelings! ???????????? @WayneGretzky #TheGreatOne pic.twitter.com/N4zsGzN0D6
— Esa Tiki Tikkanen (@tikitalk10) January 26, 2021
Happy 60th Birthday, Wayne Gretzky! ????
Celebrate by taking a look back at The Great One's incredible career. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/FLg1iOyinB
— NHL (@NHL) January 26, 2021
Wayne Gretzky, the man who could peer around corners and see the near future, turns 60 today. He awed us all.
Craig Anderson officially signs with Washington Capitals
— Michael Farber (@MichaelFarber3) January 26, 2021
The veteran goaltender has inked a one-year deal worth $700K and will be immediately assigned to the club’s taxi squad. © Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Veteran goaltender Craig Anderson has officially signed with the Capitals. Anderson, 39, comes to Washington as a pseudo-replacement for Henrik Lundqvist, after the latter was forced to terminate his contract due to health concerns. Though their ages may be similar, the Capitals’ expectations of them are not. Happy 60th to the Great One! I looked up to you and tried to play just like you when I hit Junior. Honoured to share a small piece of history with you ???? #happybirthday #waynegretzky pic.twitter.com/zmOPt2E9Mt
— Doug Gilmour (@douggilmour) January 26, 2021
Join us today in wishing The Great One @WayneGretzky a happy 60th birthday! After 20 seasons and 1,487 games played in the @NHL, the ???????? hockey legend holds the record for the most goals scored with 894. ????????
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." pic.twitter.com/lqwc1gbarQ
— Canada (@Canada) January 26, 2021
Born on this date...60 years ago today...Wayne Gretzky.
"The Great One" still holds or shares 61 NHL records!
A 4-time Stanley Cup Champion with the @EdmontonOilers he registered a modest (????) 583-1086-1669/696 GP with the Oilers winning 8 of his 9 Hart Trophy's in EDM.
Legend! pic.twitter.com/5IPADfLGvG
Here Are Donald Trump's Reasons for Pardoning Lil Wayne
— Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) January 26, 2021
The rapper was expected to face a prison sentence of up to 10 years after pleading guilty to a weapon possession charge.Pardons were also issued to Trump allies including his former campaign manager Steve Bannon. In addition, the president commuted the sentences of 70 people. 60 years of greatness#waynegretzky
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— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) January 26, 2021
Happy Birthday @WayneGretzky! hope it's a Great One!!!!!!#CBJ | @GretzkySchool pic.twitter.com/rZi6yOeNtG
— Stinger (@StingerCBJ) January 26, 2021
Happy 60th birthday, Wayne Gretzky! ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/fV6D1SXLRb
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) January 26, 2021
Happy Birthday, @WayneGretzky! The Great One stopped by Avista Stadium in 2011 to watch his son, Trevor, play for the @BoiseHawks. ???? #GoSpo pic.twitter.com/fNU1ZbsIgC
— Spokane Indians (@spokaneindians) January 26, 2021
A special 60th birthday wish for the Great one. @WayneGretzky, 4 x #StanleyCup champion, @NHL great and @HockeyHallFame member. @EdmontonOilers @LAKings @StLouisBlues @NYRangers @TeamCanada pic.twitter.com/QbRXu2k3G8
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) January 26, 2021
Happy Birthday @WayneGretzky!???? Greetings from the entire #redbulls family and especially from Head Coach Don Jackson!???? #stanleycupwinners @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/nv517k1EZ0
Annemarie & Wayne Carpendale: As intimate as seldom: They share photos from the marriage bed
— EHC Red Bull München (@RedBullMuenchen) January 26, 2021
© Andreas Rentz / Getty Images, Instagram / wayne_interessiert_s Annemarie & Wayne Carpendale Annemarie (43) and Wayne Carpendale (43) are considered absolute dream couple: happy and scandal-free. On their Instagram profiles, the two often give special insights into their lives, also with son Mads (2). In addition to a lot of humor, there is always naked facts to admire. The two also share impressions from the marriage bed with the followers. Happy birthday to Wayne Gretzky.
(Checks notes, sees he's turning 60, widens eyes in disbelief). https://t.co/BHQcal2Kgt
— Spector's Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) January 26, 2021
Wayne Gretzky is 60 years young today! 60! Time flies!
As you can see, I'm telling Wayne, it's not that bad... pic.twitter.com/ntQMy7duyt
— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) January 26, 2021
Number 60 for 99. The Great One, Wayne Gretzky celebrates his 60th Birthday today! @WayneGretzky pic.twitter.com/kxDP80YUDP
— NYR Alumni Reports (@NYRalumni) January 26, 2021
Imagine if LeBron won eight MVPs in a row and seven scoring titles in a row while averaging 50 points a game – and that's the equivalent of what Wayne Gretzky did in hockey.
The most dominant team-sport athlete of all-time turns 60 today. Happy birthday 99
— Matt Larkin (@THNMattLarkin) January 26, 2021
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‘Wayne’s World’ Stars Mike Myers and Dana Carvey Reunite for Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad With Cardi B .
Dana Carvey said reuniting for Uber Eats as a benefit for local restaurants while making people laugh was a no brainer: “Wayne and Garth are the happiest characters we’ve ever played, and it just seemed like the world really needs them right now.” Cardi B even name-dropped her favorite local L.A. restaurant. “Y’all know I love to eat, and right now we have got to be supporting our local restaurants — like The Griddle Cafe in LA.,” she said. “So many spots are struggling right now, and it’s up to us to eat local! That’s why I teamed up with Uber Eats and my boys Wayne and Garth to help.
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