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Wayne Gretzky is currently being destroyed on social media
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Wayne Gretzky is currently being destroyed on social media
Credit: Here, Wayne Gretzky was introduced as the honorary captain of Canada. And let’s say it didn’t go as planned. The #99 came out next to the American bench, he gave them a thumbs up, he didn’t look towards the Canadian bench, he wasn’t wearing a Canadian jersey and he didn’t show his support for Canada […]
Here, Wayne Gretzky was introduced as the honorary captain of Canada. And let’s say it didn’t go as planned.

The #99 came out next to the American bench, he gave them a thumbs up, he didn’t look towards the Canadian bench, he wasn’t wearing a Canadian jersey and he didn’t show his support for Canada in front of the cameras

Although he did read out Canada’s lineup in the dressing room before the game, we really wondered who Gretzky was rooting for yesterday.

Of course, we have to think he’s happy about Canada’s win. But since he has good ties with Donald Trump, his gestures yesterday didn’t go over well on social media.

Right now, Canadian fans are upset with Gretzky. Giving a thumbs up to the Americans without doing the same for the Canadians, that’s what’s not going over well.

The great Oilers player is being called a traitor by Canadians and a guy who didn’t want to see Canada, his country of origin, win. Positive comments are rare and his reputation has taken a hit.

A simple search on Twitter will confirm this.

It’s important, in these circumstances, to remember that Trump, who is a friend of Gretzky, has already said he wants the legendary hockey player to become the Prime Minister of Canada.

And when I say Prime Minister, I mean governor. #51stState

When Mario Lemieux was introduced to the crowd at the Bell Centre last Saturday, it was well received. I know the game was in Canada, but what I’m saying is that there was no controversy.

That’s not the case with Gretzky. Honorable mention to P.K. Subban, who is also being criticized on social media after re-posting a message from Donald Trump.


in a nutshell

– Interesting.

– Wow.

– To read.

– Really.

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