Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull and Jean Béliveau probably looked at us in the '80s and said, "These guys are soft. We… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I'm probably the only guy in hockey who can win a scoring title and everybody is saying I had a bad year.… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Kids don't fight in minor hockey anymore. There's very few fights in junior and college hockey. So growing up, all these guys… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
What you want to do with your best players is, it doesn't matter how many goals and assists they get, but when… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
As a player, you have one responsibility, to focus yourself and be ready for the game. As a coach, your responsibility is… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
The 2002 (Olympic) team was a great team, we won the gold medal, they deserved all the accolades that they got. But… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
We feel fortunate [with Canada hockey team]. We have got a lot of guys who love to play, but they also love… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
But in my mind, I don't think there's any question Sidney Crosby is the best all-around player in the game. His hockey… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
It's really hard. And it's harder today because of the salary cap. It starts in September at training camp - getting every… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Look at guys like Larry Bird and George Brett and John McEnroe; that's what they did in their careers. They all wanted… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Listen, first of all, my wife is my best friend. My love for her is deeper than anything. The reality is, I'm… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
Sometimes people ask, 'Are hockey fights real?' I say, 'If they weren't, I'd get in more of them. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
The game is played out of instinct, but everyone on the ice has habits - good and bad. So the key to the game… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
Lifting the Stanley Cup for the first time. There's nothing like it. It's the greatest story. In my era, they used to say you… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
It's really hard. And it's harder today because of the salary cap. It starts in September at training camp - getting every guy on… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
When you're playing an exhibition, you're kind of letting everyone get an opportunity. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
I just like to keep my money in the bank; I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share
![“We feel fortunate [with Canada hockey team]. We have got a lot of guys who love to play, but they also love to win even more. We are pretty happy. Although we are young, we like our group of players.” quote by Wayne Gretzky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/535/wayne-gretzky-4019_canada_we-feel-fortunate-with-canada-hockey-tea_1830522.png)
![“I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for kids under nine], for the Detroit Lasers. And I said, "Oh yeah, we beat you in the tournament, 8-1 and I think I scored seven goals, and the goalie was left-handed." And he was, "Oh my…” quote by Wayne Gretzky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40b/wayne-gretzky-4019_beats_i-have-recall-i-don-t-know-why-or-how-i_162222.png)