Wayne Gretzky and Bill Burr discuss 'fixing hockey' (HBO)

The NHL legend and comedian discuss the current state of the NHL and whether it really needs to be improved.

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[Fuller]

Haha I love how Bill Burr stepped in and said what Gretzky wanted to say but couldn't. Then Gretzky got to just sit back and laugh. That was great.

[scottmcman]

Notice how humble Gretzky is. He could have easily said: "Back when I was playing", but he used names of other legends instead. That's where you see integrity in people. If you want to know what someone is truly about, listen to the filler talk.

[c.i.demann]

Burr nailed it. The NHL should stay what it is. It's fine. It doesn't need to be the NBA or the NFL. That would weaken it, not strengthen it.

[Tony-Gunk]

I'm convinced Bill Burr is the god of common sense

[HughJorgan]

1:37..."There's guys in other sports going this guy really needs to get the shit kicked out of him.. but it never happens. In hockey it does". Perfect.

[foshoucitron]

God bless Bill Burr. Please take care of yourself sir. You are the last voice of sanity in this country!

[RockSensation]

Holy shit did Wayne love this. He was laughing so hard, all things that he couldn’t say too even though he wanted to

[dmc]

Fucking Bill Burr is the best... He doesn't give himself enough credit for how intelligent he is.

[MikeBrownLegend]

Bill Burr is the only non hockey player on the face of this planet that can interrupt the greatest hockey player of all time talking about hockey and actually say something more insightful than him.

[j.s.m.]

Pay attention kids.
"When you try to become super popular, it goes off the rails."

[yellsatcloud]

Bill not being able to keep himself from cracking a smile when Wayne is talking about the Habs not making the playoffs is the best part of this video.

[eliezerrolon]

Shout out to Bill Burr for always keeping it 100.

[jdliauw]

Bill Burr's never awry. Dude is my role model.

[datawizard]

NHL needs to do a better job marketing its players. The sport itself is in great shape.

[AWOL]

Bill is spot on about the fighting. Fighting is just as much a part of hockey as jabs are a part of boxing, and it should stay that way.

[davidconnolly]

At firsts was like 'Bill Burr with the great one wtf?' But then it was awesome and I've never seen Gretzky laugh like that

[pocketbomb]

That's what I love about Bill man, he can just completely change your way of thinking in an instant, and what's so fun is that you never really know which angle he's gonna approach something 'cause he aint no fuckin sell out corporate shill. He's on top of his game.

[Allagi]

The greatness of Bill Burr is not only can he make a theatre full his fans crack up, he's able to make Wayne Gretzky laugh with some off the cuff observational comedy truth. That's true comedic talent. He must have been nervous as hell here, and still delivered 110%. Wayne Gretzky is a living legend, but by God, so is Bill Burr. Much respect to both.

[Holeysocks]

I’ve followed hockey forever and Gretzky since his WHL days and never seen him laugh like this, great stuff and a refreshing glimpse, thanks Bill and Wayne.

[SBN]

Of course it's Bill Burr who makes Wayne Gretzky himself laugh his ass off.