Gretzky comes to defence of Kevin Lowe

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EDMONTON (CP) - Wayne Gretzky came to Edmonton the play golf at the CN Canadian Women's Open pro-am on Wednesday, but ended up talking hockey.
The current coach of the Phoenix Coyotes said he's not part of the chorus vilifying Oilers general manager Kevin Lowe for going after restricted free agents like Dustin Penner.
"He's not doing anything against the system or behind the backs of anyone, and good for him," said Gretzky.
On reports that Edmonton is now considered the Siberia of hockey for pro players, Gretzky said "it's a wonderful place to be an athlete.
"The facilities are outstanding and the support you get not only from fans but from corporate sponsorship is as good as anywhere in the National Hockey League."
When asked about fame, Gretzky said he's not bothered by being in the spotlight.
"Gordie Howe told me when I was 17 years old that signing autographs beats working for a living," said Gretzky. "So it's part of my life and it doesn't phase me."