NHL hockey lockout. Wayne Gretzky for NHL commissioner?

Could or would Wayne Gretzky become the nextplayer. 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, endfor Gretzky to consider such a challenge. We all
the lockout, and everyone could return to playknow that Gretzky is a shrewd business
NHL hockey as if nothing ever happened.professional.
Gretzky has the reputation of being the greatNHL league commissioners have to make tough
one. Gretzky comes to rescue the league timedecisions. Decisions, that people, may or may not
and time again when he laces up the skates andlike, depending upon what side of the fence you
steps onto the ice. Did he not save the Lossit on. On the other hand, Gretzky is known as
Angeles team when he was traded from theMr. 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 wasIt’s unheard of. It’s a role most of
reported saying Gretzky has his vote for leagueus can’t see him in. We love Gretzky the
commissioner and hockey fans back Chelios up onway he is. Don’t make him the bad guy.
this. Gretzky has been labeled the great one butYes, we do need a miracle to end the NHL
only because he is a truly sensational hockeylockout, but Gretzky isn’t it.