| Could or would Wayne Gretzky become the next | | | | player. Why would he even consider taking over |
| NHL commissioner? Is it a dream come true? | | | | from Gary Bettman. What would be the incentive |
| Gretzky to the rescue to save NHL hockey, end | | | | for Gretzky to consider such a challenge. We all |
| the lockout, and everyone could return to play | | | | know that Gretzky is a shrewd business |
| NHL hockey as if nothing ever happened. | | | | professional. |
| Gretzky has the reputation of being the great | | | | NHL league commissioners have to make tough |
| one. Gretzky comes to rescue the league time | | | | decisions. Decisions, that people, may or may not |
| and time again when he laces up the skates and | | | | like, depending upon what side of the fence you |
| steps onto the ice. Did he not save the Los | | | | sit on. On the other hand, Gretzky is known as |
| Angeles team when he was traded from the | | | | Mr. Nice Guy. Everyone likes him. Why should he |
| Edmonton Oilers. And now, perhaps, maybe, | | | | be viewed as the enemy. Gretzky making |
| somehow, help the two sides end the lockout. | | | | unpopular decisions that some of us might not like. |
| On Sporting New Radio, Chris Chelios was | | | | It’s unheard of. It’s a role most of |
| reported saying Gretzky has his vote for league | | | | us can’t see him in. We love Gretzky the |
| commissioner and hockey fans back Chelios up on | | | | way he is. Don’t make him the bad guy. |
| this. Gretzky has been labeled the great one but | | | | Yes, we do need a miracle to end the NHL |
| only because he is a truly sensational hockey | | | | lockout, but Gretzky isn’t it. |