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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
So many stories in 2002 too.
Gretzky as the GM
Lemieux returning from his battles to play.
A guy like Fleury who many thought shouldn't be there due to his substance abuse issues in the 2-3 years leading up to that tournament.
Kariya getting some redemption after missing 98.
Sakic trying to take claim as the best player in the world.
Young guys like Iginla and Gagne surprising to make the team.
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Gretzky's press conference in 2002 was legendary. Middle of the tournament, so much pressure on the team, lots of questions this was his moment where he took all the media attention and pressure off the team and put it on himself, it was utterly amazing. Wayne's patriotism has been questioned lately, and for good reason, but 2002 Gretz was f'n suck.