Major statement by Wayne Gretzky on Cale Makar

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky made a huge statement about young Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.

According to the Wonder, Makar is in a class by himself. According to him, he is the best defenseman in the NHL since Bobby Orr.

Cale Makar is the best defenseman the NHL has had since Bobby Orr. - Wayne Gretzky

Wow, that puts pressure on the kid, but he's so talented that it's hard not to agree with him.

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