The Great One is out -- NHL legend Wayne Gretzky is stepping down from his role with the Edmonton Oilers after nearly 5 years ... and he's reportedly got his next gig already lined up!!!
60-year-old Gretzky served as the Oilers' Alternate Governor/V. Chairman since October 2016 ... working on the commercial side of the business and building partnerships with companies in the sports and entertainment industry, according to the team site.
But the Hall of Famer -- who played for Edmonton from 1979-88 -- says he doesn't have what it takes to do the job justice anymore .