Comments on: Statement From Wayne Gretzky Regarding Sale Of Coyotes http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:37:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Raymond Houghton http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/comment-page-1/#comment-17922 Raymond Houghton Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:52:23 +0000 http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=682#comment-17922 I've never been to Phoenix. Eventhough Mr.Gretzky is not part of the visible day to day operations in Glendale, I could be fairly certain that he has probably made a significant enough of an impact on Hockey in Arizona to give the frandchise the formidable oppurtunity to survive and prosper.He was a "TrailBlazer" of new heroes that paved the way for the sport of Hockey and enhanced the success of the N.H.L like no person has or ever will. It was an honour to just be a young hockey player during his historic tenure in the N.H.L. Sincerely, Ray I’ve never been to Phoenix. Eventhough Mr.Gretzky is not part of the visible day to day operations in Glendale, I could be fairly certain that he has probably made a significant enough of an impact on Hockey in Arizona to give the frandchise the formidable oppurtunity to survive and prosper.He was a “TrailBlazer” of new heroes that paved the way for the sport of Hockey and enhanced the success of the N.H.L like no person has or ever will. It was an honour to just be a young hockey player during his historic tenure in the N.H.L.

Sincerely, Ray

]]> By: john lo http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/comment-page-1/#comment-13413 john lo Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:52:20 +0000 http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=682#comment-13413 i really wish you would concentrate on hockey in canada. they don't appreciate you there . its all about money. that's all it is for them i really wish you would concentrate on hockey in canada. they don’t appreciate you there . its all about money. that’s all it is for them

]]> By: Sam Fazio http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/comment-page-1/#comment-13335 Sam Fazio Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:37 +0000 http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=682#comment-13335 Gretz, Hockey isn't the same with you out of the picture. This reminds me when you retired back in 99. I completely stopped watching the game that I grew to love. Throughout your entire NHL career you always had pressure from the media, coaches, and of course the fans to be the best and you were! As you moved forward and became a coach it all began again with the pressure. You will always be remembered as the NHL's all time leading goal scorer the "Great One". For that being said the pressure builds even more and the world begins to expect miracles from you. You did your best with what you had to work with and for what you accomplished I applaud you and thank you for what you have done for this beautiful sport we call Hockey. You have put the Phoenix Coyotes on the map just by branding your name into the franchise and in my opinion they were very lucky to have you as their head coach/part owner. I personally would travel all over Canada & the U.S. just to catch a glimpse of my idol coaching. So Wayne I am saying this from the bottom of my heart please come back soon because I'd love to start watching hockey again. The sport that you became the master of just isn't the same without you! We love you Wayne! Your biggest fan in Toronto Sam Fazio. Gretz,

Hockey isn’t the same with you out of the picture. This reminds me when you retired back in 99. I completely stopped watching the game that I grew to love. Throughout your entire NHL career you always had pressure from the media, coaches, and of course the fans to be the best and you were! As you moved forward and became a coach it all began again with the pressure. You will always be remembered as the NHL’s all time leading goal scorer the “Great One”. For that being said the pressure builds even more and the world begins to expect miracles from you. You did your best with what you had to work with and for what you accomplished I applaud you and thank you for what you have done for this beautiful sport we call Hockey. You have put the Phoenix Coyotes on the map just by branding your name into the franchise and in my opinion they were very lucky to have you as their head coach/part owner. I personally would travel all over Canada & the U.S. just to catch a glimpse of my idol coaching. So Wayne I am saying this from the bottom of my heart please come back soon because I’d love to start watching hockey again. The sport that you became the master of just isn’t the same without you!

We love you Wayne! Your biggest fan in Toronto Sam Fazio.

]]> By: Steve Haines http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/comment-page-1/#comment-13293 Steve Haines Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:14:35 +0000 http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=682#comment-13293 Mr. Gretzky, You are the most honorable person, and your integrity inspires me. Your attitude is just as incredible as your talent. Hockey is so very lucky to have you. Mr. Gretzky,

You are the most honorable person, and your integrity inspires me. Your attitude is just as incredible as your talent. Hockey is so very lucky to have you.

]]> By: ed lemieux http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/comment-page-1/#comment-13275 ed lemieux Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:31:09 +0000 http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=682#comment-13275 oh yeah wayne. bettman will come snivvelling back like the coward he is and you should tell to kiss your you know what. then you should help ballsillie put a team in hamilton.... the coyotes. lol hahaha oh yeah wayne. bettman will come snivvelling back like the coward he is and you should tell to kiss your you know what. then you should help ballsillie put a team in hamilton…. the coyotes. lol hahaha

]]> By: Doug Danter http://www.gretzky.com/blog/2009/11/statement-from-wayne-gretzky-regarding-sale-of-coyotes/comment-page-1/#comment-13271 Doug Danter Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:56:33 +0000 http://www.gretzky.com/blog/?p=682#comment-13271 Mr. Gretzky. While you have been very gracious to the City of Glendale, the Phoenix Coyotes organization and the NHL, I find it particularly distasteful that the NHL executive group has swept you aside without any consideration for your financial compensation or consideration for the years of effort you put into making the NHL successful in the United States. That is morally and ethically wrong. It will not be very long before Bettman and the others will come to you to legitimize their activities by agreeing to attend their functions in front of millions of fans, for example the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Do not do it. This will truly cause you to lose the respect of many people who believe you are a decent, hard working man worthy of much better treatment. Show the youth of our land that there are certain principles worth standing up for, and your situation is one really good example. You have provided an excellent model for all to observe and practice. Use your talent and character to continue to lead as a part of Team Canada, or perhaps as a member of the NHL Players advisory board. There are many alternatives available. Please don't give in to those who have used you and your fame for their own gain. That would truly be losing. You're a much better man that that. All the best in the future. Doug Danter Mr. Gretzky. While you have been very gracious to the City of Glendale, the Phoenix Coyotes organization and the NHL, I find it particularly distasteful that the NHL executive group has swept you aside without any consideration for your financial compensation or consideration for the years of effort you put into making the NHL successful in the United States. That is morally and ethically wrong.

It will not be very long before Bettman and the others will come to you to legitimize their activities by agreeing to attend their functions in front of millions of fans, for example the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Do not do it. This will truly cause you to lose the respect of many people who believe you are a decent, hard working man worthy of much better treatment. Show the youth of our land that there are certain principles worth standing up for, and your situation is one really good example. You have provided an excellent model for all to observe and practice. Use your talent and character to continue to lead as a part of Team Canada, or perhaps as a member of the NHL Players advisory board. There are many alternatives available.

Please don’t give in to those who have used you and your fame for their own gain. That would truly be losing. You’re a much better man that that. All the best in the future.

Doug Danter

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