Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid Have an Epic Conversation | One-on-One | GQ Sports
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- Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid, two past and present legends in the world of hockey, sat down to have what can only be described as an epic conversation. The Edmonton Oilers superstar and The Great One have wide ranging talk that covers everything from the first time they met, what playing for the Oilers if like, their lives off the ice, their biggest regrets and much more.
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Imagine the greatest hockey player to ever play the game telling you that you're "going to lift the cup. You're too good"
please dont let that be the biggest jinx ever
Tydras oh I would be DEVASTATED. I’m a massive Oilers fan and this corona stuff messed up this years chance unless they continue later on in the summer (unlikely). That quote better not jinx it further
Noah Hile Oilers weren't gonna win this year lmao
I felt extremely uncomfortable for Connor when he said that
Tydras he’s too good for a jinx to even matter
Wayne Gretzky loves Edmonton more than my dad loves me
@Nth Supreme :(
Nth Supreme xD
This is an oof
Lmaoo
Nth Supreme So did Gretzky to the Oilers
Connor: "I love LA"
Everyone in Edmonton: "Say sike right now"
Duuuude if only 😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Honestly he would look sick in a Kings jersey
Peter Pocklington is on line 2, says he needs some money.
Why is this not top comment😂
I died when McDavid said “What’s it like to win here”
Win 4 cups. What does it feel like? 99% of players to ever play the game dont no how to win. Its not that funny. Oilers fans lucky tho. They will win soon. Dont hate
Zachary Williams he didn’t mean it like that he meant to win a cup in Edmonton
Wale Ah he wasn’t hating he just thought it was funny when he asked what it’s like to win. You’re the one hating here.
iAteABattery I subbed because I saw sebas
Wale Ah No hate there stop being sensitive lmao he just thought it was funny
Wayne needs a podcast where he just talks to players
I'd listen to that religiously
Id pay good money for that!
He has one it's called great one on one
Gretzky and Cherry, Cherry followed the Oilers for every playoff game in 1988 to victory.
He has a podcast
Really happy with the lack of GQ intervention here
agree, love to see a less is more approach on these for us hockey fans
Love it
Yeah. Well when you have two top players like this, just ask questions when they stop talking.
Lol
which one of them had that really stilted, scripted show? hate when it''s played out.
I haven't ever seen or heard anyone say a bad thing about Gretzky, which is funny because he has records that will probably never be broken and could easily act like god's gift to hockey. Truly a gifted athlete we won't ever see another of.
He was a terrible manager and head coach
Well maybe in 2002, he did okay with helping Canada win a gold medal in the Olympics
@@edmontonboy99 I should've specified my comment to him as a player. My bad.
I'm sure Ovi will break a few
"he can't raise the puck"
He can’t lift the puck
Connor seems like he’s talking to his grandfather, it’s cool to see how much of any impact Wayne has in him
He's playing for the camera's and for pissy pants gretzky because if he doesn't I'm sure cement head mcsorely was back stage ready to pounce He wasn't great he was protected period.!
Fax
Same when Wayne use to talk to Gordie!
How much of Gordie Howe did Wayne Gretzky emulate in his style of play before he developed his own style?
Have to disagree with Wayne about not worrying now about what he will do after hockey. NOW is the time he should be looking because you never know, something in hockey or outside of hockey could shorten his career and the big dollars will no longer be coming in. Look how many professional athletes have gone broke even while playing professional sports or within several years after they stopped playing. Like they say, "There is no better time then now". Just hope he doesn't have some scammer investor who will take his money or get him into bad/risky investments.
Finally mcdavid can relax and not be awkward under so much pressure
Yeah it's not often he gets to be in a room with someone who dwarfs him in stature. When Wayne pumps his tires it's not because he's on Connor's nuts. Wayne has records Connor will never even come in the stratosphere of and both of them know it.
Yet, he still is
@@jasondashney you’re not wrong but Wayne’s records are irrelevant in today’s day in age...the game is completely different.
@@ToddSnow Each player can only be judged against their peers, and the NHL is over 100 years old. Lemieux or Orr are the only 2 other players that even come close to being so far ahead of their peers. Connor is a generational player, but "that's it", as ridiculous as that sounds. He's not leaps and bounds better than his peers. Before Lemieux came along Wayne was so far above everyone it's not even funny. In 1984 he won the scoring race by 79 points. He had 212, #2 had 126. 126 is still an incredible year in 2021. That's why I think you can compare them. Connor is the #1 player on earth, but would people be surprised if he got 2nd in the scoring race to MacKinnon, and both of them within 10 points of #3? Wayne getting second in his prime wasn't even a remote possibility.
@@jasondashney I hear your argument but I think you are conveniently leaving out that fact that hockey has become much more popular over the years, narrowing the skill gap. Also the game is objectively more skilled today if you look at the lack of enforcement roles in the modern era. Furthermore look at the goalie equipment today compared to when Gretzky played. Do I need to go on? Not saying Gretzky wasn’t a phenomenal player and wouldn’t be if he played today, but comparing his stats to players today who will NEVER be able to catch them due for the evolvement of the game, not lack of skill, is a tiring argument
I want to see this with Crosby and Lemieux, or Price and Roy
Ovi and Ovi jr in 18 years
Yzerman and Larkin?
Tie Domi and Zach Rinaldo 😄
Ovi and Svech
Sakic and MacKinnon, Forsberg and Rantanen
I love that whenever Wayne talks, hockey players just sit quietly and listen. And Wayne really is the classiest most complimentary guy.
Ain’t no words anyway for Gretzky.
I’m still speechless
Speaks...
✈️🐔🪓
Introverts vs extroverts can't win this game :p
Gretzky is such a humble person, incredible.
Norton51 most hockey players are
peterpumpkineater69 _ what fuckin hockey players are you talking to
The King of Canada respresents his nation perferctly at every moment.
Being boring on camera doesn't mean an athlete is humble.
I have no idea if they're truly humble but they're the most boring, that's for sure. In the NHL, having a personality is frowned upon.
@@carllaitenberger9984 Well. I'm not speaking about all the hockey players, but this is not any hockey player, this is the great one! He could always act like the great one, because his records are out of this world. He never does though. Never. And that's being humble not boring.
Wayne that uncle that'll give his underage nephew a beer but keep it real all the time too
Nah Wayne's all about the Wine/Whiskey
420 likes lol 😆
@@Mephitz He's got his label on beer now too.
GQ: So when was the first time you guys met?
Wayne: *Gives his response*
Connor: Whatever Wayne says I concur
Gavin Ramchand I mean I would concur with the great one as well he has that nickname for a reason he’s not just great at hockey he has an aurora around him
@@playboifarti2695 Absolutely! Man's a legend
GQ: "Connor, do you have any interest in coaching after?"
Connor: "Yeah, Wayne just said not to worry about it, so I'm not gonna worry about it til after."
Imagine having Wayne Gretzky tell you that you’re gonna win the Stanley Cup
Happened to me last Tuesday i believe.
Yeah it just might not be in Edmonton. Enjoy LA Conner. You might meet your Janet there too.
Three times in one sitting
One player can’t win a cup
@@SuperAussieOi The Great one said so
gretzky was pumpin mcdavids tires
A little bit haha
For sure
He knows greatness when he sees it. It’s good stuff. Gotta feel good getting gassed up by the greatest hockey player ever.
You’ll raise a cup one day, you’re too good
Shadow 3250 ya, after thinking it over you definitely have a point
"You miss a hundred percent of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott.
Wayne Gretzky is so well spoken, you can tell he's a smart guy just by listening to him talk.
Fun Times experienced
I think you have be smart if you want to be best. Almost in every sports the best ones seems pretty smarts.
@@LucaBrasi0 Agreed. McDavid is definitely smart as well.
You know he's smart because he was not the fastest skater, didn't have the hardest or most accurate shot, wasn't the strongest player, wasn't the best stick handler, etc..and still somehow managed to become the greatest hockey player of all time. He did it by being smart.
@@kcc1762 Most accurate shot he actually may have had, but your point still stands.
Jesus meeting God (colorized)
Steven ilijanich facts
Chill
This guys simping for a reason
McJesus
Wayne is looking good. He really is.
Walter Gretzky lives in my hometown of Brantford. I have met him quite a few times. He will chat your ear off for a long time, such a humble, proud father. He goes to the local hockey games and cheers young guys on.
He passed away. RIP Walter, what you say is true. Walter would attend the Wayne Gretzky memorial hockey tournament that hosted kids of all age groups (1000+ kids and families in a weekend) and he would stay and sign autographs till the lights went out. A great man.
I grew up in Brantford also. Would always see Walter washing his car in the driveway. He like Wayne are a class act. One night I was at a Brantford Red Sox game... And I was on the phone with my wife... I said, "Oh Walters here" my wife responded "who's Walter?"
What??? Their is only one Walter in Brantford. RIP Walter
Connor: “Who was your favourite Teammate?”
Wayne: “Edmonton”
gretzky: *says nice thing*
mcdavid: SSHCHHHHHHHHHHHSHHH ehheheh
Spot on.
He's a goofball haha. I'd be so nervous being next to The Great One.
"For sure"
🤣🤣🤣
Releasing air like a steam engine. Comes across as really lazy.
"what's it like to win? " lmao... Spoken like a true oiler.
And of someone who wants to win.
@@freedomforall2924 or someone who will always be dreaming of it if he's on the Oilers lol
cpt awesome cmon you can’t deny that every now and then the oilers have a rly promising year
He's finding out this year what it's like!
So true the oilers are having their best year yet I really have faith I never have in them…😘 love you Conner lol🤣
The only genuine emotion McDavid shows is when he asks what it’s like to win in Edmonton. He’s got the attitude of a champion.
He is a winner, anything less for him is absolute failure.
I agree, McDavid's question was genuine but also Gretzky's answer was so good. Made me fan of the fans in Edmonton.
I lay 2 to 1 odds that he would give up his contract and take half the pay if he would be able to choose a different team and city. It appears that Mr.Gretzky is missing the the obvious point here, and not being a very respectable mentor, nor hero. It's a sad statement. I hope the kid stays clean and alive.
REPLY
@@markbrock1228 ????????????
well the kid is star stuck too
McDavid can't leave Edmonton without a cup. It's Wayne's shadow.
So retire in monte?
Honestly I feel so bad for him and I'm an Oilers fan. So many "fans" are so disrespectful towards McDavid
@@josemalinao1308 Really? I had no idea. Well, that's too bad, there's some really disappointing people in the world.
@@goodmanwiseman303 yeah there was an incident where he was heckled after leaving a restaurant in Edmonton
He’s great but I doubt it’ll happen. Avs and Mac are hoisting it this year anyway.
Two of the nicest, humblest, most talented players to ever do it. Great ambassadors to Canada and to the sport of hockey.
🐓🐓🐓🐓🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔🪓. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡. ✈️✈️✈️🇨🇦✈️go
They're called good Canadian boys like Don Cherry would say.
100 percent agree!!!!!!!!
Connor McDavid: I really like LA
Me: Gets Vietnam flashbacks
You know wayners got a bottle of his own in that coffee thats forsure such a beauty
That’s what I was thinking 😂
Wayner hahaha
Oh fersher!!
Gretzky: "Did you ever play in Maple Leaf Gardens?"
McDavid: "Uhhh no, no..."
Gretzky: "Gosh you're young"
GQ: *Shows B&W pic of Gretzky playing at Maple Leafs Gardens*
It closed in 1999, when he was 2
They obviously had colored pics back then, I think the black and white were higher definition, though.
@@goodmanwiseman303 yeah, but they probably just did it for fun to make it look like Gretzky is way older than he actually is 😂
This is the most genuine I've seen Wayne Gretzky ever.
William M. Buttlicker what is your name sir???
@@jonathanalvarado1178 You think this is some sort of sick joke don't you? My family built this country by the way!
Gretzky’s always genuine. Most humble athlete out there
Wayne is always genuine. You can't be Canadian.
when you’re not winning it’s really hard to leave your apartment - *as you know*
savage
I could listen to Wayne's hockey stories all day long, he's a great story teller, has great stories and most importantly, his stories are about LEGENDS of the game
You can tell his parents raised him right - what a great joy it must have been to have Walter as a father
Gretzky is the greatest ambassador for a professional sport. I could always listen to him share about his experiences, the game, life, whatever. Forever The Great One!
Gretzky is such a gentleman, perfect embassador to any sport
This was delightful - Wayne is really so genuine
Gretzky McDavid totally have that "father son" vibe going on.
If only grandpa Gordie were in there. He'd be really lighting it up.
Wayne Gretzky was such a big part of my childhood it's mind-blowing. So many things in my life that cause moments of nostalgia, and the name Wayne Gretzky is one of them
Wayne's responses were so detailed, professional, and full lol Connor was just like "yeah I love la"
Should have been ,,,, You have to get by the Jets ,,, Period !!! Same as the 80’s and 90’s ,,,,,, and 2021,,, ✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️
Gretzky is so humble
You have to get by the Jets ,,, Period !!! Same as the 80’s and 90’s ,,,,,, and 2021,,, ✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️
Edmonton’s current GOAT
Edmonton’s all time GOAT
Talking!
GQ Sports content is almost unmatched. Having these two guys in the same room and just allowing them to talk is exactly what we all want to see.
14:02 Just by looking at connor's face you can see how dedicated he is and how much he loves the game. Wayne says hes gonna lift the cup and mcdavid looks like hes imagining it and you can see just how bad hes wants it.
One of the reasons they called him the great one was not just his phenomenal skill but the fact he was a sportsmen and gentlemen. Never the person to get bitter in defeat
I live in Edmonton, and have watched Oilers Hockey for 40 years. This is a cold hard working city. We have the 2 best players in the league. The next Canadian team to win a Stanley cup will be Connors Oilers.
I dont live there anymore but when I did I had seasons tickets (1978 to 1986) center ice second row in the blues. Oilers used to come out on the ice to the sounds of a star wars upbeat theme song i just cant remember who did it. They need that song back again...maybe a coach/gm like Slats and a Chief Scout like Barry Fraser and yes Tony....they'll be skating around with the cup again
David McCarthy he outscored Matthews by 32 points last year and 30 this year give me a break Matthews isn’t even in the same ball park as any of the guys you mentioned including draisaitl
Jay Eltom Mathews is so overrated
2 best players in the league? They're 4th and 5th best 5on5 in points over the past 2 seasons, only the best on the Powerplay.
I have a PhD in team sports, pressure and how Toronto destroys players
I stand by the fact that Wayne Gretzky is the only hockey player who knows how to give an interview
Oilers legends. Wow we edmonton fans lucky bunch
Young ones haven’t had much luck
🐓🐓🐓🐓🐣🐣🐣🐣🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔🪓✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️go Jets go !!!
McDavid: Calgary and Edmonton are just the same!
Edmontonian: So you chose death.
We are very lucky to have such a wonderful ambassador in Wayne for our sport. Was so great on ice and is even more amazing off ice. How can you achieve so much and still being that humble? Yep, he's my idol.
Drink every time Connor says "for sure"
The look Connor has when Wayne is describing what it's like to win the cup is class!!
You have to get by the Jets ,,, Period !!! Same as the 80’s and 90’s ,,,,,, and 2021,,, ✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️
He’s looking at him like are you just gonna brag about your accomplishments in front of me
Gretzky is such an amazingly nice guy. And I can tell he really does like this kid.
So cool.
There ain’t many people, let alone athletes who are as humble as Wayne. The undisputed GOAT of his sport with numbers that won’t ever be touched & a laundry list of accolades but you wouldn’t know it the way he talks about himself. The love & respect he has for past, present & future players too is huge.
One of the greatest sports icons let alone Hockey, and so down to earth. I always loved Grets. Such an awesome person.
Anyone else notice Gretzky's right thumb was bleeding? How did the GQ crew not pick that up?
I scrolled through at first, and of course here you said it! McD looks like he notices and doesn't wanna say anything. Gretzky's blood is usually very well thinned with wine.
"guys like you, and Sidney Crosby, and Mario" ... said so casually. What a legendary group.
as great as he was, I read comments across youtube because of eras and such. Gretzky will always be under-appreciated, when in fact he was always 10 miles ahead of everyone.
One cannot legitimately argue the math.
He said ,, You have to get by the Jets ,,, Period !!! Same as the 80’s and 90’s ,,,,,, and 2021,,, ✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️
Wow, you can tell they have such a high level of mutual respect and admiration for each other. Connor looks at Wayne close to the same way he looks at his parents.
Thank you to those 2 spectacular individuals for taking the time to share their thoughts and stories ! Gretz always seems so well spoken ,often wondered if he received some training with speech and interview. As a hockey😊 fan of 60 years a show with this format with players I believe all hockey fans would relish. One final note ,as the greatest player and greatest ambassador of hockey, GARY BETTMAN and the NHL “OWE “ him the Wayne Gretzky Assist Trophy …. Long over due Thanks gentlemen.
Jim
this is amazing! please put up more videos like this. ❤ just great to see the past meeting the future, and the tremendous (canadian) humility and respect on both sides. 🍁
Man mcdavid every time Wayne talked, mcdavid look liked like super surprised that he saw and talked to the greatest one
The 1993 Kings run to the finals is what got me into the sport of Hockey!!!! And I never looked back!!
Thank you Greatness (Gretzky) for Exposing me to the greatest game in the world!!!
I'd love one of these with Teemu Selänne and Patrik Laine!
In Finnish
laines overrated he’s mid
They should film it on the bench too
Laine isn't that good, I'd rather see it with Pastrnak and god.
Whats strikes me is how personable and great spirited and wise the great one is...and the mantle of pressure there is on the shoulders of the younger one is. They are a lot alike...Wayne has come through the wringer at times but still the greatest ever...love how he pays hommage to Gordie. I hope Connor comes through the wringer with the same great spirit of Gordie and Wayne.
I grew up in Quebec City in the 80's (RIP Nordiques) and when the Oilers came to play people went to the game to watch Wayne play. That's how a "living legend" he was already, way before retirement. #waynegretzky #livinglegend
❤️ Gretzky
The most impressive part of this interview is getting 2 superstars to answer questions in the first person. Well done.
Always a treat to see those with great talent be humble and not cocky!!! Displays the Character and moral of an individual!!! Ah a breath of fresh air!!!
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅You have to get by the Jets ,,, Period !!! Same as the 80’s and 90’s ,,,,,, and 2021,,, ✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️
The GOAT of hockey is so humble. Gotta love the guy
Gretzky is the most personable, humble God given utter superstar in sport. He never fails to respect players, fans and parents. If he does not make any Canadian proud, you are a clown. Pure class as ever.
Bobby Orr was the most humble
What a wonderful interview -- thank you for bringing together The Great One and The Next One in a rare moment!
🐓🐣😂😂😂😂😂😂🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔🪓🐔. 😅😅😅. ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️
Thank-you for this! Amazing! The greatest, and a future great!
Gretzky such a boss - his contributions to hockey never end.
"You will lift it one day because you're too good."
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Imagine having Wayne Gretzky tell you that you WILL win the cup. You gotta win it now
🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️go Jets go ,,
@@darrinmmuzyka6104 sir I will be very honest. I hate you so much right now😂
this year
such legends but still so humble
Connor asking Wayne “How is it to win there?” was kinda of a sad question for real
Two honest hard working Canadian Gentleman. Love it.
Two wonderful ambassadors for the game. Parents did well with these boys.
“We created a job for the guy who carried the Stanley cup” 🐐🐐🐐🐐
Gretzky was such a great player i dont think anyone will come close to many of his records.
Saw Gretz with Claude Lemeuix in Vegas at a black jack table. Had some conversation, very nice guy
Wayne sounds Canadian AF! I met him in an elevator once and he was a classy guy. Asked more about me than I could get of him. Maybe he knew I read his book
Very enjoyable interview and conversation with two humble players.
Two best players to ever play hockey. Both spent their primes in Edmonton, blessed hockey town.
I saw Gretzky walking on Jasper Ave last summer. Just strolling around no one bothering him
You heard it here, Gretzky said Mcdavids going to win a cup
Not this year!
@@rovinmangal4675 Blackhawks in 4
not this year
Gretzky also said Yakupov would be better than him
A cup of coffee
Waynes love and passion for the game radiates off of him when he speaks, especially to these younger players. Its truly remarkable.
Its great to see two great Hockey player setting so close to each other and mingling.
Gretzky is like a soundboard with like 15 audio clips
McDavid knew we had a miserable decade man when you're first draft your team is going to be garbage and they rebuild around you. I hope it pays off soon. He deserves the cup more than anyone on the ice today, the Oilers just need to rise up and lift him and the rest of them to it.
Gretzky McDavid
Lemieux Crosby
Federov Ovechkin
Lidstrom chara
Modano kane
Sakic toews
Bure Malkin
Sturm draisaitl
Willie o'ree subban
Brodeur price
Roy hart
And the interviewer for all of them is Ilya bryzgalov. Enjoy. Sign me up.
How about Bobby Orr and Chara.
Ilya Bryzgalov would be the best to host a show interviewing hockey players.
@@vibecheck6491 orr and chara would be a good one. Better actually.
@@guyami8892 lol definitely. I go watch his interviews and torts interviews sometimes when I need a smile
Sakic and MacKinnon
Gretzky is so humble. Legend.
The great one will always be NO.1 because of all the class he had and still has to this day. Dude is a class act all around and a top notch person:) he will always be beloved ❤️
3:40 he wanted to say Ovechkin so bad
watching in Covid 19 Lockdown in New Zealand , part of the Commonwealth!
Enjoying all the old stuff Bobby Orr, Gordy Howe, Gretzky, Kurri and Coffey, Lemieux
So many Canadians are my favourite players.Want to go to Canada and see NHL before I die.
If you come to Winnipeg ,, I will give you a ticket ,,, straight up ,, ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ go Jets go ,, I have given tickets to Indians and German citizens ,, you can sit with my friends,, go Jets go ,,
I’m an expat in Edmonton. If you come to Edmonton, I’ll take you to see McDavid play.
i love that u can see the admiration and respect in connors eyes when gretz talks
I wouldn't even know what to do if I was asking these guys questions I would be so excited, the guy interviewing did a good job
Wayne is the greatest player and ambassador.
🍻🍻🍻You have to get by the Jets ,,, Period !!! Same as the 80’s and 90’s ,,,,,, and 2021,,, ✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️
this interview was so easy and chill to watch
Quality content
Thanks GQ
In my opinion the two best players to ever play the game. Mcdavid obviously dosen’t have the resume yet but pure skill, ability and production he is the best I’ve ever seen