
In an interview with the Team 1260 in Edmonton, former Oiler great and Phoenix Coyotes head coach, Wayne Gretzky gave his endorsement to Darryl Katz and his latest proposal to purchase the Oilers.
"There is no question in my mind that if he got the opportunity to take over, he would do a great job," Gretzky told the radio station.
"Daryl Katz is a wonderful Edmontonian. He really cares about the city [and] he would be a tremendous owner."
While Gretzky commended the efforts of the EIG for keeping the Oilers in Edmonton, he also expressed great respect for Nichols.
"One of the nicest people you can ever walk into is Cal Nichols. If Cal Nichols is smart enough and good enough to give [Katz] his endorsement than that's good enough for me."