GDT: Heritage Classic Alumni Game - 4 p.m. ET; NHLN, SN, NHL.com

[YWGinYYZ]

OILERS @ JETS ALUMNI GAME


Anders Hedberg may have said it best.

Just over an hour before the man who registered 458 points in 285 career WHA games with
the Winnipeg Jets saw his name and number inducted into the newly minted Winnipeg Jets
Hall of Fame, along with Ulf Nilsson and Bobby Hull, the 65-year-old could barely contain
his excitement for Heritage Classic weekend.

"This is the past, present, and future in a few days in Winnipeg. How can you beat that?"

Over the course of the weekend, Jets fans will see the future of the game, in players like
Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Mark Scheifele, along with current stars such as captain
Blake Wheeler, alternate captain Dustin Byfuglien, and many more.

It's also a chance for alumni like Kris King, the last captain the Winnipeg Jets had prior
to relocating after the 1996 playoffs, to skate in front of the fans that meant so much to
him and his teammates.

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[Fear]

Today will be Gretzky's first time skating up for an NHL event since 2003

...And maybe his last, since he doesn't care for these old timer games.

For alot of the younger posters here (myself included) it may be your only chance to see the Great One playing hockey live. Obviously he's old and not going to try much, but it still might be worth watching.

(the alumni game starts at 3 o'clock Winnipeg time, its on sportsnet in canada at least, dont know about the states)

 

[Gnashville]

...And maybe his last, since he doesn't care for these old timer games.

For alot of the younger posters here (myself included) it may be your only chance to see the Great One playing hockey live. Obviously he's old and not going to try much, but it still might be worth watching.

(the alumni game starts at 3 o'clock Winnipeg time, its on sportsnet in canada at least, dont know about the states)

It is on NHL network in the US

 

[Huokaus]

Name-wise Oilers of course seem really stacked. I don't know how old and fit most of the players are though. Kurri and Tikkanen for sure have added some extra belly and Selanne is still really fit. I'll try to find a way to watch for sure.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I had so many Mario Marios Upperdeck cards growing up.


The guy so nice, they named him twice.

 

[Stad]

Wtf? i didn't even know the actual game was tomorrow? lol. Why is it so early in the year?

 

[SoupaTroupa]

Wtf? i didn't even know the actual game was tomorrow? lol. Why is it so early in the year?

I Don't think anyone would show up if it was in January or February.

 

[Matti_A]

Selänne looks so wrong wearing this version of the Jets uniform.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Gretzky not the captain?
LoL
nvm

 

[Sam Spade]

My childhood is all right there.

 

[Calgareee]

Gretzky not the captain?
LoL
nvm

Ummmm... He is?

Just missed your edit. Whoops

 

[Gnashville]

How many Oilers fans cheered loudly for McTavish?

 

[Mach12]

How many Oilers fans cheered loudly for McTavish?

Hard to say. Crowd is very muted on TV. The announcer also moves on quickly no matter who is being presented (i.e. not leaving much time for an ovation for Selanne). Also, how many Oilers fans are there?

 

[Inkling]

So I guess the Jets' strategy is - get the puck to Teemu?

Was Shane Doan not available?

 

[End on a Hinote]

How's this for old school: The starting goalies are Bill and Bob.

 

[Woodrow]

Jets jerseys look like cheap knockoffs..

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

I guess I need to read up on the 80's Jets.

Hughson acting like they were a powerhouse is not reflected by the stats. One 96 point season, one 88 point season and that's basically it.

 

[Soundgarden]

Teems with the first goal.

 

[Jeremy Hronek]

I think Teemu could still play.

 

[Woodrow]

I think Teemu could still play.

Jets should sign him.

 

[Inkling]

Jets jerseys look like cheap knockoffs..

The lettering on the back looks weird.

 

[Stad]

Kings should sign Ranford, he's still got it.

 

[Seachd]

How's this for old school: The starting goalies are Bill and Bob.

Bill Price and Bob Quick would like to have a word.

 

[MoreMogilny]

Gretzky just dogging it. No compete level.

 

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

Eklund rumor: Kings talking with Ranford's people...