Wayne Gretzky Disappointed With Performance at Alumni Game; Says It May Be His Last.

[Daniel M]

Does anybody actually care? Nobody expects him to be good now. He was the greatest ever, but he hasn't played in years. He can enjoy his retirement however he sees fit because he doesn't owe anyone anything. It makes me sad to see him beat himself up. Dude could be 300 pounds right now and I'd still have the same amount of respect for him as the greatest ever.

 

[GrouperTrooper]

For a guy like Gretzky it is demeaning to play with players who were never anywhere near as good as he was.

That's pretty much every Nhler ever. Minus say 1 or 2. Poor guy.

 

[Sadekuuro]

He basically says anything he can to keep himself in the spotlight.

Oh please. Based on what?

 

[blues10]

I was at practice Friday and he left practice early, as well as leaving the alumni game prior to the Jets giving the Oilers a check for charity. His voice was hoarse after practice Friday.

I am betting he was ill as has been reported by local media but believe whatever you wish.

 

[Kimota]

Funny how Mess can still sort of play the game. He and Simpson could probably beat Wayne and Mario 2 on 2.

Life is a funny thing.

Actually, give Mario one year of preparation and he could still play in the NHL, I bet.

 

[CH25]

Actually, give Mario one year of preparation and he could still play in the NHL, I bet.

He's 50 man. I would be scared for anyone at that age going up against men in their physical prime. No amount of training can overcome aging.

 

[Sens Rule]

I just saw him on Colbert last week. Honestly he is a terrible actor for the most part. At 55 he was great on Colbert. Delivered! A secondary apoearance. And the humblebrag was loaded and fired! But as hockey ambassador and promoting his book. He did it!

Was better in public then a lot of times.

He is Wayne freaking Gretzky. The crowd was way more into it then Colbert!

Kinda unintersting interview. Except Colbert introduced him to fog lighting as maybe the best athlete ever! That is full credit! Crazy credit.

Great appearance!

Hope it overshadowes a weak 55 year old old timers performance!

Colbert presented him like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods or Jack Nichlaus or Gordie Howe or Barry Bonds or Jerry Rice.

What I am saying is he got utter respect. Due great respect. Tje crowd got it. The short interview was ok. But the entrance was the thing. Colbert is not a sports fan or a hockey fan. He gave the deferance he could. And Gretzky was full humblebrag!

 

[HIFE]

So my hero Wayne is playing for the Blues alumni, Dec. 31st- apparently it wasn't his last! Instead of crying and feeling sorry for himself how about he starts putting some time on the ice? With a little practice the Great One could be at least decent.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

He's 50 man. I would be scared for anyone at that age going up against men in their physical prime. No amount of training can overcome aging.

Magic mullet Jagr is winning against age

 

[Samzilla]

So my hero Wayne is playing for the Blues alumni, Dec. 31st- apparently it wasn't his last! Instead of crying and feeling sorry for himself how about he starts putting some time on the ice? With a little practice the Great One could be at least decent.

yup, pretty happy about this...seems like being terrible at the last alumni game has re-awoken his competitive spirit

 

[pheasant]

So my hero Wayne is playing for the Blues alumni, Dec. 31st- apparently it wasn't his last! Instead of crying and feeling sorry for himself how about he starts putting some time on the ice? With a little practice the Great One could be at least decent.

Didn't he only play like a half a season with STL? That's a bit silly to have him in the Alumni game when he was barely ever on the team.

Same with Brodeur, actually. I looked it up, and he played in 22 different seasons for Jersey. That's tripple the number of games (7) he played in St. Louis.