The surprising reason why Wayne Gretzky didn’t like playing in Edmonton | Undeniable with Joe Buck

That's Alberta class right there. In his last NHL game ever in Calgary, he got an 8 minute standing ovation. He broke flames fans hearts so many times over the years but they still showed him the respect he deserved.

Click bait he did not like playing them because of the love he had for that team and the city

Gretz is the definition of a class act. His father raised him so humbly.

It goes to show how much Edmonton fans love Wayne and how much of a class act they are.

I smiled through the whole interview. It’s nice to see such love for a player and a for a player that can return the love back.

I love the Messier story, how he warned Gretzky first before the check. It was a good clean (but also hard) check. That showed class, and respect, amongst friends, and fierce competitors.

Always hated Gretzky because I was a Kings fan. I loved Marcel Dionne. I was angry when we got Gretzky. But how could you not be won over by this man's humbleness and kindness? I know for a fact that he overtips everyone he comes in contact with-- drivers, wait staff, and he is willing to stay in a place for hours to sign autographs for kids when they ask. A true gentleman.

When the Oilers won the Stanley Cup in 1990, two years after the trade, the first congratulatory phone call to their locker room was from Gretz. That says it all

As a life long Bruins fan I have to say I have always thought of Gretzky as an Oiler first.

Grew up during the Gretzky/Oilers era and man.. I love this guy so much! 1987 Canada Cup, they had some exhibition games in Sydney, NS where I grew up. I'm 6 years old and my dad and I went all over town trying to get autographs. We finally caught up with Gretzky and crew in a local restaurant. Dad says to the hostess "my son is a huge Gretzky fan and we heard they're here having dinner. Do you think we could come in for an autograph?", she says "Yes they're here, let me go ask". Comes back a minute later "Yep, no problem! Follow me". Went in and talked to Gretzky for a few minutes - I had a Oilers hoodie/sweatshirt on that his number on the chest (along with a few others) - and he points to it and says "I like your shirt!". I can't even remember if I said anything back... just stood there like a deer in the headlights! He signed my autograph and then passed it around the table for the other players to sign (I legit can't even remember who the other players were - I was so in awe of meeting my childhood hero!), and thanked us for coming in. Soooo gracious!! I'll never forget it and I tell the story every chance I get! Talk about a core memory. Just love this man. I hope to meet him again some day so I can ask if he remembers... and thank him properly!

I grew up in edmonton watching these greats play. It was sooo special watching them change the game. GRETZ, Moose, Andy, Coffey, ect. They still do alot of stuff here for this town. I see them once in awhile in Costcos or in WEM when they come back for charity events. Just saw Glen Anderson a few weeks back and had to shake his hand. Such nice guys. Cheers

greatest crowd reaction for a return of a player on another team wow. that was a glorious response

Click bait title... The guy hated playing against the Oilers in Edmonton... The title makes it seem like he hated playing for the Oilers.

I am just ever so grateful to have been a teenager when Wayne entered into the NHL. I enjoyed watching him every week on Hockey Night in Canada, as well as live several times in Vancouver against the Canucks. He dominated most games I watched. I still remember how much he was admired EVERYWHERE. Such a genuine guy. Love you Wayne. You deserve every accolade sent your way.

The thing about Gretzky is that he's the quintessential Canadian Hero. Superior in what he does to every other player, but so humble and such a regular guy that anyone can just have a casual chat with him on the street, and I did. Canadians are different because we like our heroes humble and self-effacing rather than cocky and self-assured. And he IS.

Humility, sportsmanship, unequaled talent, a gentleman who loved the sport as much as fans loved him! The Great One!

He’s the reason why the Oilers have such die hard fans. Don’t live in Edmonton but I know that city is team Canada

The love for Mr. Gretzky in Edmonton is still strong. He will always be Edmonton's favorite.

It was crazy how he broke the record by scoring to tie the game and all the Oilers fans cheered for him and then a fee minutes later he scored to win the game in OT and you can actually hear the fans boo. Haha!

love you Wayne thanks for everything you did for our city Edmonton love you