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Trish18

Should Gretzky be at the Olympics?

Posted by Trish18 on Feb 15, 2006 12:16:00 PM

 

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We were kind of avoiding this topic. Secretly hoping that we would wake up, and like a bad episode of ���Dallas���, find out it was all a bad dream. But it���s impossible to deny that Wayne Gretzky, arguably the greatest hockey player ever, is involved directly or indirectly in some rather unsavory gambling allegations.

 

 

 

Whether he knew or did not know that his wife and assistant coach were placing bets is difficult to say. But what is worth debating is whether Mr. Hockey should even be in Turin to support the Canadian national hockey team.

 

 

 

Players for Team Canada say Gretzky should definitely be there and fully support him. But the press conferences have been dominated by questions about ���Gretzky-Gate��� and one wonders would the team have better served by Gretzky staying home. Many contend that hockey ���owes��� Gretzky this honor---but does any sport owe an athlete anything?

 

 

 

Click here to tell us what you think about Wayne Gretzky���s participation in the Olympics. Also check out our hockey message boards to see what other members of the eteamz community are saying. And if you���d like to be a guest blogger here just click on the ���blog with us��� link

 

 

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Comments (5)
Nov 27, 2007 6:35 AM Guest Karl  says:

As with every question that begins with "Should", it's not for us to decide.  The decision is solely that of the person involved.  If Gretzky wants to be there, then he SHOULD be there.  His visa is approved, his Visa has a lot left on its credit line, so why shouldn't he do what he wants?  If he wanted to stay home, that would have been cool, too.

 
Nov 27, 2007 6:35 AM Guest Dan Petitclerc  says:

It's like your best friend getting caught stealing at your favorite store and then they tell you that because you know him, you're not allowed there anymore either. Is that fair? I can't help but wonder if there's an alterior motive to this whole matter due to the non-credible sources behind the story. Like Steve Moore's timing on anouncing a further lawsuit on Bertuzzi. What really is the motive behind all of this? Until allegations are substantiated with credible facts, then people, especially the media, should show some class and give the greatest ambassador to hockey the respect and benefit of the doubt he deserves.

 
Nov 27, 2007 6:35 AM Guest Willie  says:

If Gretzky wishes to be at the Olympics and the Canadians have no objections, why should we care.Willie

 
Nov 27, 2007 6:35 AM Guest Big Dogg  says:

We put these athletes on such high pedestals, and count on them to raise our children and show us great things all the time.  But we forget that they are entertainers and that they are human beings as well.  He is in a tough spot right now and I wish him the best, but lets not take a way what he did for this game and for Canada.Just like so many people tried to ruin Michael Jordan and his profile, Gretzky is getting the same ugly treatment, and I am thankful that I am not under a constant spot light like these athletes are.

 
Nov 27, 2007 6:35 AM Guest Anonymous  says:

Gretzy is fine.  Just let this play out.  He belongs at the Olympics

 

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