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The original Winnipeg Jets operated in the NHL from 1979 until 1996 when they left for Phoenix. The Quebec Nordiques were founded in 1972 and played in the World Hockey Association before joining the NHL in 79. But following the 1994-95 season the franchise was sold, moved to Denver and renamed the Colorado Avalanche. To add insult to injury for Quebec hockey fans, the Avs won the Stanley Cup their first year in Denver. The uncertainty surrounding the NHLs future in Phoenix has helped fuel speculation Quebec City could be a potential landing spot for the Coyotes. Trouble is, Seattle has also been mentioned as a frontrunner for the troubled club, which is currently owned and operated by the league. Renaissance Sports & Entertainment is trying to purchase the Coyotes and keep them in Arizona. But Glendale city council must decide whether to accept a tentative lease agreement with the group. Talk around hockey circles is if the deal isnt accepted, the Coyotes could be playing elsewhere next season. Gretzky, 52, was a part-owner in Phoenix as well as the clubs head coach (2005-06 to 2008-09) following his playing career but couldnt shed any light on his former clubs future. "Honestly, Ive not followed it at all," he said. "I dont live in Arizona anymore and you probably know more about it than I do. "Id be just guessing if I said anything . . . and probably so would you." Despite the Coyotes struggles in Phoenix, Gretzky feels there is potential for an NHL club to succeed there. "Its a great city and its a great sports city," he said. "When you look at franchises . . . Columbus is a great example: They turned their season around this year, they started winning, they got some excitement, they started selling out again. "Phoenix is a very good sports city and hopefully they get the right owner that can go in there and keep that franchise in Phoenix." Gretzkys illustrious NHL career spanned 20 seasons and was spent with four teams (Edmonton, LA, St. Louis and New York Rangers). He retired following the 98-99 season and the four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Oilers remains the games all-time leader in goals (894), assists (1,963) and points (2,857). The six-foot, 189-pound of Brantford, Ont., was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame shortly after he retired. Gretzky is presently out of hockey but was mentioned as a potential successor to John Tortorella as the Rangers head coach. However, the New York club has reportedly hired former Vancouver head coach Alain Vigneault to that post. "Listen, everything I have in my life is because of hockey, everything Ive got to do and the places Ive got to go to are because of hockey," Gretzky said. "I never talked to the New York Rangers. "At this point and time in my life, its nice that other people mention my name to say that Im around . . . Im enjoying what I am doing and right now hockey is not part of it. Is it going to be one day? Maybe. But right now that doesnt seem to be the case." So does Gretzky miss the game? "Oh sure," he said. "I wish I could play but unfortunately Im too slow and too old. "Its the greatest game in the world, yeah, I miss it." Gretzky has watched the Stanley Cup final from afar -- "I cant get tickets," he said when asked if hes attended any of the first three games -- and been impressed with what hes seen from Boston and Chicago. The Bruins lead the best-of-seven final 2-1 heading into Wednesday nights game in Beantown. "I think the hockey has been as good as Ive ever seen," he said. "Youve got two evenly matched teams that are doing everything they can to be successful. "Theyre playing hard, theyre playing fair, theyre playing the right way. I think theyve done a great service for the game of hockey and the NHL. Its been truly tremendous." And Gretzky has a rooting interest in the series. 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