For the six years that “Live From Wayne Gretzky’s” has been broadcasting from Gretzky’s Restaurant, the show has hosted a who’s who of the hockey world.  On Saturday, November 8th, none other than Mark Messier added his name to that impressive roster of hockey talent, and we have the photographic evidence to prove it.

Another Saturday afternoon at Gretzky’s in the heart of Toronto, another edition of “Live From Wayne Gretzky’s”, the best hockey talk on the radio dial.  James Cybulski of TSN and co-host Bob McGill welcomed in Ken Holland, the general manager of the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.

It was Holland’s second appearance on the stage at Gretzky’s.  During the first year of the program (2003-04), he also dropped by the show to talk hockey.  Holland began his NHL career as a goaltender, getting into a game with the Hartford Whalers, and three games with the Red Wings.  The Penticton, B.C. native became GM of Detroit in 1997, and has since steered them to three Stanley Cups, and a consistently competitive team.

Live From Wayne Gretzky’s is back for a sixth season, providing the best hockey talk on radio.

The first two shows are in-the-books.  Time to take a quick look back at who’s graced the stage at Gretzky’s.  If you’re in the Toronto-area on a Saturday afternoon this season, drop by the restaurant, grab a bite to eat…and sit back and enjoy the show.

Week One – Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Former Toronto Maple Leafs’ GM, and current morning man for The Fan 590, Gord Stellick, sits in the host chair.  He’s joined by former NHL sniper Rick Vaive.  Among their guests is Mike Van Ryn of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Week Two – Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Sean McCormick of Sportsnet is the host this week, and he’s joined by former NHL GM/Head Coach Doug McLean, currently co-hosting a show on The Fan 590.  Among the guests they spoke with this week…Don Waddell, GM of the Atlanta Thrashers, Brian Burke, GM of the Anaheim Ducks, NHL coaching legend Scotty Bowman, and Hockey Hall-of-Famer Phil Esposito.

(all photos by Mr. J.P. Leblanc, esquire)