I always have to remind myself #99 is retired on EVERY NHL team. That's just insane, rightfully so too. What an amazing accomplishment.

@roberthansen6001

27 күн бұрын

The nhl pulled this shit to sell hockey in the south.All the crap on here makes sane people want to vomit.

#99 remains as the greatest spokesman for our beloved sport and the NHL. His hard earned talent, humility and diplomacy has inspired a generation of players and fans.

His folks lived around the corner from my folks. Amazing family. Walt was a legend

@samalexander5236

Ай бұрын

Everybody in Brantford knew Walt. That is a big personality. Great guy.

@kranmaster

Ай бұрын

My folks lived 5 minutes away on Morning Dew. My mom used to stop by the house every now and then when we were out and about, but I was always too shy as a little guy to go up and knock on the door 😆

@yeltsin6817

Ай бұрын

My folks lived in Kensington towards Memorial end

It’s amazing how great a person can be with the true love and support of their Dad ❤

A hockey buddy of mine said he watched Gretzky practice a move over and over. Then he scored in the game doing that move.

Even if you are too young to have seen The Great One in action, you can read the stats and understand he was so far ahead of the pack... and still is. Those records are insane and he's still humble.

@glennpierce2137

3 күн бұрын

I read on the internet he has ( and I saw them ) a few pages of records the NHL doesnt keep . Strange odd records ...but very interesting .

Back 25 or so years ago, my kids had a hockey tournament in Brantford, Walter Gretzky was the ambassador of the tournament, he made a point on meeting every team in person. Well, when we met we to,d him we were from the Sault, and that was our in, he came to supper with us. Was great.

You gotta love Wayne Gretzky!❤

@roberthansen6001

27 күн бұрын

No you don’t.

Simply the best, on and off the ice! A Canadian treasure if there ever was one.

i like the introduction: ......and the journey to becoming one of the NHL's greatest players of all time. one of?? no no no no, he IS the greatest of all time. it's not even a debate.

@roberthansen6001

Ай бұрын

No he’s not.

Imagine asking Wayne Gretzky, "did you ever think about passing?"

Flames fan to the core. Hated the Oilers but was always in awe of 99 greatest player I've ever seen bar non

To be fair, it is god-given talent in the sense that most people never get a chance to start practicing some sport or hobby at 3 years of age guided by their parents. Some get a chance to start at age 8, that's already a five-year head start, some get a chance as a teenager and that's a ten-year head start. Born into a right time in the right spot, that is god-given.

@glennpierce2137

3 күн бұрын

That's true , he had more opportunities than the normal kid . I was pretty good player at age 10 , but I had 7 brothers and 3 sisters , getting hockey equipment was never considered . I played all outdoor hockey . But , he wasnt a slacker . Some kids with privelage are so spoiled , they dont work hard . That was not Wayne .

A pack of Wayne lights

Is there any reason this _isn't_ mandatory viewing for the Toronto Maple Leafs? _Even_ The Great One emphasizes effort!!🤨🤔

Drives me nuts when the interviewer has to hear themselves talk and can't just sit back.

Whatch joey buckey. He isn't even listening. He's just thinking about his questions. He's on the same levelas danny patrick. Sound important. Never mind the guest.

mike tyson also ranked work ethic above talent. when he was younger of course.

I don't agree with his statement to be a true superstar you need to win a championship. I know it is the pinnacle but many great players have not in a lot of team sports. Ex. Dan Marino.

Remember when he high sticked Doug Gilmour for stitches and didn't get a penalty then scored the winning goal while he should have been in the box?????

@glennpierce2137

3 күн бұрын

True ...but to be fair , referee's make a lot of bad calls over the years .

Sure it is. He just put in the work. I'm sure Walter would be ashamed he pushes Gambling now. He denies God because he's not aligned with God.

Protected by the league and his goons

@glennpierce2137

3 күн бұрын

But ...in those days , every star was protected . Why would you not protect them ?

@Cummings7

2 күн бұрын

@@glennpierce2137 Bobby Orr was not protected.

Narcissism 101

@Statsy10

Ай бұрын

Wayne Gretzky is the most humble athlete there ever was. Have you not seen any of his interviews through the years?

IMO Gretzky is the most over rated player in NHL history, his stats are padded with poor goaltending and rules that protected him, It would be interesting to see him play todays game.

@user-rl8dw4yz5v

Ай бұрын

Eras are eras. You can't take Babe Ruth, put him into today's game and say "Ah Babe sucks." Thats not even logical. Gretzky has more assists than anyone else has points and he is the all time goal leader. Other guys played at the same time as Gretzky!! Imagine Gretzky with today's diet, training, equipment, coaching etc. As dominant, maybe not, but he would no doubt still be one of the all time greats.

@xxllbb55

Ай бұрын

@@user-rl8dw4yz5v unfolding according to plan ...

@mrbruce4729

Ай бұрын

You can just look at his assist highlights and see he had next level vision, he could easily play today's game because he invented it. His stats are padded because they weren't ready for him.

@stevenmanning2436

12 күн бұрын

Gretzky has openly said he wouldn’t be as good today. Many times. That’s a champ!

@glennpierce2137

3 күн бұрын

@@user-rl8dw4yz5v AND he would be in the gym these days . He said he never worked out in the gym . He'd be so much better these days cause of the reasons you mentioned and added strength from all summer in the gym would make him better . But at the same time , there will never be an offensive team ,loaded with talent like the Oilers of those days . Messier , Anderson and Simpson all were 50 goal scorers and that was the 2nd line . So he took full advantage of the team he was on .

The interviewer needs to shut up and let Gretz tell his story. How does a 10 yo have pressure. They just play to play.

Gretzky is over rated.Has he ever prevented a goal?Did he ever go inside his own blue line?The league had a no touch rule for just him.Great scorer,ok.Great hockey player,not so much.A dozen guys could have replaced him on his cup teams,only a few could replace Mark Messier.He never worked that hard.Gordie Howe probably had more bruises in a month than Gretzky had in his entire career.

@heatherscanlan5016

Ай бұрын

Lol this guy

@nrXic

28 күн бұрын

How old are you? I'm trying to explain your ignorance.

@AGTsakumis

25 күн бұрын

Congratulations! You win the award for the most stupid and inaccurate statement ever.

@glennpierce2137

3 күн бұрын

@@AGTsakumis Some people make comments like this just to piss people off .