Wayne Gretzky attends Trump's inauguration as incoming president floats NHL legend for Canadian leadership

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NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday as the incoming president has teased "The Great One" as the next leader of Canada.

Gretzky was tucked away to the left of Dallas Mavericks majority owner Miriam Adelson and UFC president Dana White. Gretzky was seen watching as Trump’s Cabinet nominees, lawmakers and other luminaries and dignitaries made their way into the Capitol Rotunda.

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Wayne Gretzky, right, seen at Donald Trump's inauguration. (Fox News)

The former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers superstar’s appearance came as Trump has touted the hockey legend as the next leader of Canada. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Canadian citizens to encourage Gretzky to become the next prime minister.

"I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada - You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign,’" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!"

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Wayne Gretzky smokes a cigar during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, Feb. 8, 2020. (Michael Madrid-USA Today Sports)

As Trump teased Canadian lawmakers about making the country the "51st state" of the U.S., Trump said he asked Gretzky to become the "governor of Canada."

"I was with Wayne Gretzky. I