You nailed it. The idea that we should "respect" a Canadian sports icon who has chosen to side with a US president who says Canada has no right to exist is beyond ridiculous. Canada made Gretzky who he became, but he sides with Trump. He has every right to do that, but to insinuate Gretzky is entitled to our respect is just fucking stupid.I would like to comment on Bobby Orr’s remarks. I think Bobby has taken too many pucks to his head. Let me explain .So Bobby says we should RESPECT Gretky’s right to be friends with who he chooses. Sorry Bobby no; he has the RIGHT to be friends with anyone he chooses but we don’t have to respect it at all. When he chooses to be friends with a man who continually insults are country openly attacks it and wishes are country to not exist and be absorbed by the USA I’m sorry there are consequences to your choices Wayne. You clearly have no interest in defending and standing up for your country. End of story.