Tue May 13, 2008 5:46 pm EDT
Last week, we reported on a curious rumor making the rounds: That Wayne Gretzky was going to become team president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his former agent/general manager in Phoenix, Mike Barnett, would be the next Leafs GM. The whispers grew so intense that Gretz addressed them today with TSN's Darren "Panger" Pang: "I have always been a big fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and wish them luck in the future. Right now my focus is on the Phoenix Coyotes and developing our young talent." Wow, quite the emphatic "not right now, but please keep my résumé on file," huh? Gretzky does have a few good reasons to reject the Leafs right now, and their names are Peter Mueller, Martin Hanzal, Kyle Turris, maybe Blake Wheeler and definitely Janet Gretzky. Plus, the other ProStars really prefer Phoenix as the site of their Justice League; great golf for MJ, lots of minor league baseball for Bo.
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It is an honor and a privilege, sir. Please stop by again.
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These rumours are getting kind of silly but it's to be expected.
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And I have plenty of friends. Teddy the bear, Fluffy the dog, Marques Slocumb's ****lion...
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Even
After
Forty
Seasons
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screw every other team
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I am done becuase I will just keep going on and on and on.
kelly d
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Oh and post 19 (indian 1) enjoy your brief time as a 'have' province you've been so low for so long we'll let you gloat for a while. Soon the heart of Canada will cause your jealousy to resurface lol . What would hurt Canada more, no Alberta or no Ontario DUH!!!
Toronto fans have cheered for the leafs through the worst of times---I still remember recently enough boo's coming from Hab fans when they didn't make playoffs lol --nice support!!!!!!!!!
Great when times are good but that's it.
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At least do yourself some justice here!!!
Also I love Gretz but he's not seasoned enough yet to face the scrutiny of Toronto as a coach. And who the heck would want to coach the kings??? Man clear your head. They were horrible!! They get a great player in this draft year for sure. After another nice draft pick or 2 they will start to get better - 5 years time.
Bring Quinn back to Toronto
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I say again gretzky is a PART OWNER OF THE COYOTES!!!
gretzky is a PART OWNER OF THE COYOTES!!!
gretzky is a PART OWNER OF THE COYOTES!!!
gretzky is a PART OWNER OF THE COYOTES!!!
gretzky is a PART OWNER OF THE COYOTES!!!
gretzky is a PART OWNER OF THE COYOTES!!!
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