Keven Mawn
2025-03-02 23:06:00
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The legendary Wayne Gretzky, former NHL superstar, is recognized as the greatest player of all time by the majority of experts. However, his star is beginning to tarnish, particularly in Canada, his home country, due to his unwavering support for the President of the United States, namely Donald Trump.
The best of all time?
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When asking the question of who the greatest hockey player of all time is, the name Wayne Gretzky often comes up.
If Lemieux hadn’t been injured…
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Many believe, however, that Mario Lemieux should inherit this title, saying that if he hadn’t been injured, he would have surpassed 99 in terms of points produced. Certainly, we will never know.
Popularity in free fall
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But nonetheless, the “Wonder” was considered a monument in Canada, to this day, but it seems that its popularity is in a constant free fall with respect to its own homeland.
Great Friends
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On several occasions, we have seen Wayne Gretzky show his support for the polarizing and controversial President of the United States, Donald Trump, as they seem to have a good relationship, according to all appearances.
The cap that sparks conversation
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The former superstar of the Edmonton Oilers was also seen wearing a cap that said «Make America Great Again» when Trump won his elections last November. Additionally, he has been spotted on several occasions staying at Trump’s private residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
A disturbing silence
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It is known that Trump often attacks Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and recently, Wayne Gretzky’s silence on this matter particularly disturbs Canadian citizens. Some even speak of a betrayal of his own, nothing less.
4 Nations
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«The Great One» also created a discomfort at the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier in February by not wearing the Canada jersey, despite being the honorary captain of his nation, opting instead for a suit and tie.
American thumbs up
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And then… the thumbs up sent towards the USA bench before leaving the ice surface, after the pre-match ceremony of the final.
A title withdrawn in Canada?
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Considering all these events accumulated over time, Canada seems angry at its beloved child. A petition is even circulating to revoke his title as a member of the Order of Canada, which has been active since 1984 (Officer)!
A road renamed?
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It should also be noted that a petition with over 8000 signatures is circulating in Edmonton to rename Wayne Gretzky Way to something else…
Not out of the woods
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Let’s just say the 64-year-old legend hasn’t made many friends recently, and it’s only going to get worse, especially with the recent developments…
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