Gretzky: MacKinnon 'plays the game properly'
/Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky spoke with The Denver Post about young star Nathan MacKinnon via phone on Monday.
"Well listen," Gretzky said, "one thing we always forget about elite athletes, whether it's Mario Lemieux, Mike Bossy or Joe Sakic. They do something really special and the Good Lord gave them some extra-special gifts, but what makes them so special is their work ethic, and when you watch him play, he's extremely talented, but more importantly he plays the game properly. He works hard every shift, he doesn't cheat the game. There's no question he's deserving of the accolades he's getting.
Gretzky shared a number of other thoughts on the young talent as well, also noting "He's been exceptional, he's nothing but great for the game and he's fun to watch."
Source: Benjamin Hochman, Denver Post