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St. Louis Blues Sent Spiraling Downward February 27, 1996

Every year, around this time, St. Louis Blues get a little nostalgic. It is altogether fitting that the Blues will wear their 90’s retro jerseys against the New York Islanders on February 27, 2020. That is because on February 27, 1996, Blues fans found out that the greatest player ever would be wearing that same style of sweater.

Wayne Gretzky was picked up by the Blues on that very date, 24 years ago. For their part in the trade, the Los Angeles Kings received Craig Johnson, Patrice Tardif, Roman Vopat, St.