Wayne Gretzky isn’t a Hall of Famer because he was dominant for a few seasons, or because he had a memorable peak. He is a Hall of Famer because he permanently changed how hockey is played, how greatness is measured, and what fans believe is even possible on the ice. The Numbers That Defy Belief The most common way to explain Gretzky’s greatness is also the simplest: the statistics. And yet, even after decades, they still sound exaggerated. Wayne Gretzky retired as the NHL’s
