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Old 03-04-2021, 09:34 PM   #1
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https://twitter.com/user/status/1367694430141054979

He was 82 years old.
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Old 03-04-2021, 09:35 PM   #2
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A big loss for hockey. RIP.
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Old 03-04-2021, 09:35 PM   #3
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Rest In Peace good sir/ for sure I was never going to root for your son / but you were an example of the best of what a Canadian parent can be
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Old 03-04-2021, 09:40 PM   #6
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Stephen Brunt - so good
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How did Sportsnet get this video put together so quick? Ambulance chasers.

He passed away like 15 mins ago and a 20 min tribute video is released immediately.
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Old 03-04-2021, 09:42 PM   #8
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Larionov tells a story about how Walter Gretzky invited the Green Unit to a BBQ.


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Aw, RIP. Feeling for Wayne and his family.
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Old 03-04-2021, 09:43 PM   #10
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The hockey dad. Sad day.
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How did Sportsnet get this video put together so quick? Ambulance chasers.

He passed away like 15 mins ago and a 20 min tribute video is released immediately.
sometimes it isn't a surprise
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How did Sportsnet get this video put together so quick? Ambulance chasers.

He passed away like 15 mins ago and a 20 min tribute video is released immediately.
Media outlets have obits packed for anyone that they think likely to go (and even some that aren’t).
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How did Sportsnet get this video put together so quick? Ambulance chasers.

He passed away like 15 mins ago and a 20 min tribute video is released immediately.
Hes had Parkinsons for years.

Doesn't really seem like the time or place for this.
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Hes had Parkinsons for years.

Doesn't really seem like the time or place for this.
He isn't wrong they obviously had this ready to roll
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Hes had Parkinsons for years.

Doesn't really seem like the time or place for this.
Sorry to offend you. Yes, it is sad, yes, you gotta feel for Wayne Gretzky and his family but give me a break.
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Old 03-04-2021, 09:50 PM   #16
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Sad to hear. He was an icon.
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Canadas hockey dad, thanks Walt and RIP
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How did Sportsnet get this video put together so quick? Ambulance chasers.

He passed away like 15 mins ago and a 20 min tribute video is released immediately.
Mr. Gretzky has been quite ill for a while, Brunt knew this day was coming and had done it while covid had him not very busy.
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I’m a little surprised Walt was only in his early 80’s.

Passing of a Canadian icon. Rest in peace, Walt.
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