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Bruce Patrick McNall (born April 17, 1950) is an American former Thoroughbred racehorse owner, sports executive, and convicted felon who once owned the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
- American
- April 17, 1950 (age 73), Arcadia, California, United States
- sports teams owner, racehorse owner, film producer
- UCLA
McNall solved that problem by breaching Pocklington’s confidence with a dirty trick that successfully turned Gretzky against Pocklington and all but clinched the deal, writes Stephen Brunt in ...
- The Mcnall Rise
- Growth of The NHL Game
- The Fall of Bruce Mcnall
- Mcnall’S Impact on Hockey
McNall now had a fortune that he made in the ancient coin-collecting business. He soon ventured into horse racing and then into the movie business. As a producer, McNall was responsible for producing movies like War Games and the cult classic Weekend at Bernie’s in 1989. Now, with his wealth and celebrity status rising, McNall had his sights set on...
Everything was going so well for the Kings and Bruce McNall that he was named to the NHL’s Board of Governors in 1992 at just 41 years old. Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz decided to step down as chairman, making McNall the new chairman. Right away in his new position, he had ideas in getting the NHL a major TV contract. In his mind, McNall fel...
With this impressive resume, one would think Bruce McNall would end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder. Unfortunately, Bruce got into some trouble with the law. He defaulted on a $90 million loan and Bank of America threatened to force the Kings into bankruptcy if the team was not sold. The team had some tough years after that, and Gretzky ...
Even with Bruce McNall’s legal issues, it is impossible to ignore the impact that he had on the NHL and the game of hockey. Before he became an NHL owner, the only team in the United States that was west of St. Louis were the Kings. Now, the league has teams in cities that were once considered non-hockey markets. Talented young players are coming f...
A profile of Bruce McNall, the former Kings owner who made hockey cool in Hollywood and the sunbelt, but also faced legal troubles and scandal. Learn how he charmed players, celebrities and fans, and how he shaped the NHL's future.
Nov 21, 2013 · Bruce McNall, who orchestrated the deal that brought Wayne Gretzky to LA, answered questions on Reddit about his time as an NHL owner. He revealed his regrets, his insights and his friendship with Gretzky and other players.
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Nov 6, 2023 · Remembering The Trade: Bruce McNall. On August 9, 1988, the Los Angeles Kings acquired Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, first round draft picks in 1989, 1991 and 1993, and $15 million U.S. dollars in the most substantial trade in National Hockey League history.
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