Wayne Gretzky finds defender in hockey legend after criticism [Video]

Hockey legend Bobby Orr came to the defense of Wayne Gretzky in an op-ed on Saturday as “The Great One” took flak for his appearance as Team Canada’s honorary captain for the 4 Nations final.

The majority of the criticism came over Gretzky’s apparent support of President Donald Trump. Gretzky was seen as a victory celebration in Florida when Trump won the 2024 presidential election and was at his inauguration in January. Trump has also teased Canada, calling Justin Trudeau the “governor” of the “51st state.” Trump has even floated the idea of Gretzky becoming the next governor of Canada.

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Orr wrote in the Toronto Sun that he was filled with “disappointment” as he read the criticism against someone he considers one of the “greatest Canadians ever.”

“How fickle can people be, when someone who has given so much time and effort to Canadian hockey is …