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Edmonton Oilers history: Jimmy Carson, Kevin McClelland, draft pick traded to Detroit Red Wings for Petr Klima, Joe Murphy, Adam Graves and Jeff Sharples, Nov. 2, 1989
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Oilers acquire Jayden Grubbe from New York Rangers
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History: Jimmy Carson was almost a New York Islander - Lighthouse Hockey
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Wayne Gretzky: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Bultman: Why the Red Wings emphasize two-way play and what it means for their young forwards : r/DetroitRedWings
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Islanders great Mike Bossy reveals he almost teamed up with Wayne Gretzky
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Wayne Gretzky: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Wayne Gretzky to Detroit Red Wings Could Have Happened, but at What Cost?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Wayne Gretzky to Detroit in 1988? Red Wings say nope
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Where Red Wings' Prospects Stand After Rookie Tourney
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The NHL®'s Most Iconic Line Combinations - Ticketmaster Blog
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Oilers centre Gagner carries on family tradition - The Globe and Mail
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Detroit Red Wings Trades: The Biggest in History
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The best trade deadline deals in Detroit sports history - The Athletic
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Wayne Gretzky rookie card sells for $465,000 - The Hockey News