Wayne Gretzky torches Paul Bissonnette and the Toronto Maple Leafs on live TV

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Sam Hutch
May 19, 2023 (10:53)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs had a very disappointing season by fan and front-office standards. However, that didn't stop TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette, a noted Leafs fan from taking a shot at the Edmonton Oilers on the TNT panel last night. Only to quickly be put in his place.

On the TNT panel with Wayne Gretzky last night, Paul Bissonnette took a shot at the Edmonton Oilers while sitting next to Wayne Gretzky, only to be torched when talking about a top-heavy lineup; take a look:

"You got guys in Toronto that are on milk cartons" 😱

@WayneGretzky
just OBLITERATED Leafs fan
@BizNasty2point0

One thing you should never do in front of the Great One is try to go at the Oilers, especially if you're a Leaf fan. Otherwise, you just simply won't make it out alive.

Gretzky of course was referring to a time when missing persons used to have their faces put on milk cartons to spread the word. Alluding to Toronto stars disappearing when it really matters.

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