If you grew up in Canada through the 1980s and 1990s, Gretzky was at the pinnacle of national esteem. He set untouchable records in Edmonton, and battled for Canadian glory on the ice — and then he wept after learning he was being exported to California.

In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a side. (Preferably the one to the north.)

Charles Barkley came to Wayne Gretzky’s defense as the beloved Canadian gets criticized by his home country for being a Donald Trump supporter. Trump has turned his second term as president into a faux war on Canada,

Former NBA legend and current analyst Charles Barkley has stepped forward to defend Wayne Gretzky from some recent criticism.

Charles Barkley took aim at Canadians for their recent treatment of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky for his support of President Donald Trump. The post Charles Barkely Slams ‘Fools’ in Canada Giving Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky a ‘Hard Time’ Over Association With Trump first appeared on Mediaite.

The mounting criticism over Wayne Gretzky and his ties to President Donald Trump amid political tension between the U.S. and Gretzky’s native Canada has “broken” The Great One’s heart.

Team Canada's Mike Bossy, left, Wayne Gretzky and Larry Robinson carry the Canada Cup trophy after beating Sweden 6-5 in Edmonton on Sept. 18, 1984. Gretzky used to stand for only one thing – Canada. He hasn’t for a long time. The Canadian Press

Charles Barkley took aim at Canadians who have been critical of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky over his friendship with President Donald Trump, calling them fools.

Wayne Gretzky faces controversy for allegedly supporting Team USA over Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face Off final match. A new video shows him encour

“Canada doesn’t want you,” wrote another ... began an online petition to change the name of Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky Drive to “something else.” The petition, which states the fan ...

After previously referring to Wayne Gretzky as the “governor of Canada,” President Donald Trump has declared the NHL legend a “free agent.”

Now that Gretzky is letting other people fight his fights for him, the effect is to paint the greatest of all time as passive and out of touch