Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA "A") 1st choice, 3rd overall, in 1977 OHA "A" Priority Draft
Signed as an underaged free agent by Indianapolis Racers (WHA), June 12, 1978
Traded to Edmonton (WHA) by Indianapolis Racers (WHA), with Eddie Mio and Peter Driscoll for cash, November 2, 1978
Claimed by Edmonton as a Priority Selection in 1979 Expansion Draft, June 9, 1979
First NHL point- October 10, 1979 vs Chicago (assist)
First NHL goal- October 14, 1979 vs Vancouver's Glen Hanlon
First Fight- March 14, 1980 vs. Chicago's Doug Lecuyer
Recorded point #157 of season vs. Quebec to become NHL's single season points leader, April 1, 1981
Scored goal #50 of the season vs. Philadelphia in only 39 games to establish new NHL record for fastest 50 goals, December 30, 1981
Scored goal #77 of season vs. Buffalo to become NHL's all-time leading single season scorer, February 24, 1982
First to 200 points in one season- March 25, 1982 vs. Calgary
Traded to the LA Kings by Edmonton with Mike Krushelnyski and Marty McSorely for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, LA Kings' 1st round draft choice in 1989 (later acquiered by New Jersey, who selected Jason Miller), 1991 (Martin Rucinsky) and 1993 (Nick Stajdhar) Entry drafts and cash, August 8, 1988
First goal as an LA Kings player- October 6, 1988 vs. Detroit (on first shot)
Recored career point #1851 vs. Edmonton to become NHL's all-time leading scorer
Scored career goal #802 vs. Vamcouver to become NHL's alltime leading goal scorer
Traded to St.Louis by LA Kings for Craig Johnson, Patrice Tardiff, Roman Vopat, St. Louis' 5th round choice (Peter Hogan) in 1996 Entry Draft and 1st choice (Matt Zultek) in 1997 Entry Draft, February 27, 1996
Signed as a free agent by NY Rangers, July 21, 1996
First to 1000 goals (NHL)- March 7, 1998 vs. New Jersey (including playoffs)
Last Goal- March 29, 1999 vs. NY Islanders
Last Game in Canada- April 15, 1999 vs Ottawa
Officially announced retirement April 16, 1999
Recorded point #2857 of career vs. Pittsburgh, April 18, 1999
Last Point- April 18, 1999 vs. Pittsburgh (assist)
Last Game- April 18, 1999 vs. Pittsburgh
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