By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Wayne Gretzky going into hockey broadcasting with Turner Sports

May 26, 2021 | 6:26 AM

Wayne Gretzky is entering the broadcasting world.

The NHL’s all-time leading scorer has agreed to become a studio analyst with American-based Turner Sports.

The NHL reached multi-year deals with Turner Sports and ESPN for their American television coverage earlier this year, which will end the league’s association with NBC starting next season.

Gretzky resigned as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, saying he could not devote the time needed to the franchise given the pandemic and life changes.

Turner Sports has earned critical acclaim for its use of former basketball players Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal on its NBA coverage.

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The 60-year-old Gretzky, a native of Brantford, Ont., has worked throughout the hockey industry since retiring as a player in 1999.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2021.

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