BREAKING NEWS: Edmonton Oilers legend and respected Team Icon Wayne Gretzky acknowledges his Former team, gifts them two buses, after visiting team to…

Edmonton, AB — In a powerful and heartwarming gesture that left fans and players stunned, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky has gifted two brand-new team buses to the Edmonton Oilers—his former team and the city that catapulted him into immortality.

The Great One made a surprise visit to Rogers Place this morning, catching players and staff off guard during a routine practice session. With a soft grin and a twinkle in his eye, Gretzky strolled into the locker room, sharing laughs, hugs, and memories with current Oilers stars before delivering a speech that left more than a few emotional.

“This city gave me everything,” Gretzky said, standing at center ice. “Edmonton was the birthplace of a dream, and it feels only right to give something back—not just to the team, but to the legacy we all helped build.”

Moments later, the Oilers were ushered outside where two sleek, state-of-the-art team buses wrapped in Oilers colors and iconic moments from Gretzky’s career were unveiled. The buses, fully customized with luxury seating, recovery equipment, and built-in film rooms, are expected to serve as the team’s primary transportation for seasons to come.

Team captain Connor McDavid, visibly moved, called the moment “unreal.”

“To have Wayne here, giving back in such a meaningful way… it’s something we’ll never forget. It reminds us what this jersey stands for,” McDavid said.

General Manager Ken Holland praised Gretzky for always remaining close to the franchise. “Wayne’s loyalty to the Oilers runs deeper than words. He’s not just part of our past—he continues to shape our future.”

This gesture comes as the Oilers gear up for another playoff run, and many believe Gretzky’s symbolic act could be the spark that carries the team through. Fans flooded social media with tributes, calling it “classic Gretzky”—humble, generous, and deeply tied to the fabric of Edmonton.

In true Wayne fashion, he deflected the attention.

“It’s not about me,” he said. “It’s about the Oilers. It’s about Edmonton. Always has been.”

Wayne also stated coming  back in the nearest turn, Although as for Gretzky’s role, he left it open-ended—but promising: “Whether it’s advisory, development, or something new—we’ll see. When the time is right, I’ll be back.”

The message was loud and clear: The Great One never really left—and he’s not done yet.