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ntropy · Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 671 Location: ghurba

The CBC is rumoured to be sacking Don Cherry from Hockey Night in Canada after 20 odd years (pun intended). Given the fact that every single piece of apparel he owns "Clashes", what do you think: should he stay or should he go?

latefordinner · Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 973

Well past his best-by date, and would have been gone a long time ago but for his straightman. The problem is that they really don't have anyone to replace him.

Newfoundland · Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 75 Location: Shanghai

Legend. The man tells it how it is but everyone is trying to be so politically correct and culturally sensitive that hes getting looked down upon for doing what he has always did. If Don ever leaves HNIC I hope its cause he quits on air and tells em all where to go!!

Canuck2112 · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 239

Cherry has balls. Because of this, they want to get rid of him. Sickening really.

Capergirl · Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 1:08 pm Post subject:

Don Cherry is a legend for a reason. He's awesome. The man knows his stuff and he tells it 'like it is'. Not too many people have the guts to do that anymore and that's why he is so loved here. If he were a pompous @ss spouting off BS, no one would bother tuning in to Coach's Corner. However, he has a massive fan following, which speaks volumes. If CBC terminates him, they'll live to regret it. JMHO Wink

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

I love Don too. He's the most honest man on TV and doesn't care who he p!sses off. I think he is funny is usually right too.

Capergirl · Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 3:46 pm Post subject:

Three cheers for Grapes! Very Happy

lagerlout2006 · Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 985

Capergirl as replacement!!! Wink

Anyway don't they know Grapes is more popular than hockey at least during the regular season. It's the 7-second delay they had to slap on him is the problem. And it's an embarrassment to the outgoing president.

He won't go quietly so watch the fight. He may be 70 but he doesn't want to leave.

I vote Hrudey as replacement..oops I mean Capergirl.

Shonai Ben · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 617

Don Cherry Rules.

VanKen · Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Posts: 139 Location: Calgary, AB Canada

I love Don's outspokenness too, but I feel that the game has changed since he started his schick and Mr. Cherry hasn't. Europeans are making an impact in the NHL. Visors are becoming popular by NA players who want to protect their eyes. Hockey violence is getting out of hand. I could go on...

Fact is though, the CBC hasn't really got replacement for him lined up yet. Maybe Kelly Hrudey, who has some chemistry with Ron, can fill the void when the time comes for Don to "retire".

Shaman · Joined: 06 Apr 2003 Posts: 446 Location: Hammertown

Grapes being ejected from HNIC is not a new story. It has circulated behind the scenes for a few years now. My guess is that he'll stay as long as he retains a certain freshness for the mass audience. I like him, and I often get a kick out of him. He raises many issues and I agree with a great deal of the points he makes. It must be added that Ron Maclean makes a perfect partner for Mr. Cherry. They really play off each other well and have a good onscreen chemistry. The only knock I have against him is when his schtick runs amok and the original point gets lost in the bluster. At that point, Coach's Corner becomes a sideshow. JMHO.

*puts on the asbestos suit*

Shaman

foster · Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 485 Location: Honkers, SARS

For a non-hockey fan from Canada, I watch HNIC for him and him alone. I could care less about the game or the 3-stars. Cherry makes it all worth while.
I agree that he should tell them where to go on air. That would be priceless.

jpvanderwerf2001 · Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: New York

I think he is past his prime. He is too biased against QMJHL players and Europeans. Funny at times though.

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

Heh heh. Don Cherry.

Of course, no one outside Canuckia knows who he is. Neutral

VanKen · Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Posts: 139 Location: Calgary, AB Canada