Ron Scott G (1984-1987)
Today in NYR History July 21, 1996
Wayne Gretzky Signs with the New York Rangers. Gretzky rejects a three-year deal worth $15 million with the St Louis Blues to sign with the New York Rangers as a free agent, rejoining longtime Oilers teammate Mark Messier for a two-year $8 million (plus incentives) contract. Gretzky went on to play his final three NHL seasons as a NY Ranger posting 57 goals, 192 assists for a total of 249 points in 234 games. Gretzky says the chance to play with his old friend and teammate from their Stanley Cup-winning days with the Edmonton Oilers is a big reason he came to New York after finishing the 1995-96 season with the St. Louis Blues. "I guess what probably tipped the scale was the chance to play with Mark and the opportunity to get a chance to play with a team that is really focused on trying to win a championship," he says during his introductory press conference after signing a two-year contract worth $10 million, which is a pay cut. "I'm probably one of the first free agents to ever come to New York that came for a less-money situation. This will be my last stop. I'll make that clear."
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