Trump suggests hockey icon Wayne Gretzky run for Canadian prime minister

Thanks to President-elect Donald Trump, hockey icon Wayne Gretzky is in the news. And the most recent coverage for “The Great One” is not for the reasons you might think.

Gretzky’s been in the spotlight lately because Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin could break Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring mark. When the National Hockey League returns to play after its Christmas break on Saturday, Dec. 28, Ovechkin could similarly make his return from a month-long injury. He is just 27 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s mark of 894.

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But on Wednesday, Dec. 25, Trump put Gretzky at the center of a different chase. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said he had just met with Gretzky and suggested, “Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada –– You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign.”

Trump said, “He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a draft Wayne Gretzky Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!”

I just left Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One” as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, “Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada – You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign.” He had no interest, but I think…

— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) December 25, 2024

Trump has been trolling America’s northern neighbor since he was re-elected, often about making Canada the “51st state.”

There also seems to be one big advocate of Trump’s idea: Gretzky’s wife Janet, who responded on Instagram Friday, Dec. 27, with one of her husband’s favorite quotes: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

As for “The Great One” himself, he continues his work as a hockey television analyst and ambassador for the game.

He’s also reportedly rooting for Ovechkin to break his record. When asked about it two weeks ago, Gretzky said, “Listen, he’s human. He’ll get a little bit nervous near the end, but listen, he’s been nothing but positive for our sport. That’s the most important. Good for him, man.”

There’s no doubt Gretzky is comfortable talking hockey and celebrating Ovechkin’s record chase, but he has yet to make any public comment about Trump’s or his wife’s suggestions.