Tonight, Don Cherry from the Coach's Corner blew up the twitter world, when he discussed the subject of female reporters being in the dressing room. Personally, I don't have a problem with female reporters being in the dressing room after NHL hockey games, they have been there for a long time, already. I don't see what the problem is, nor should there be a problem, since the players are already dressed when they meet with the media after the game.
I am a big fan of Don Cherry, his colorful cloths and his straight talk is a quality that isn’t real prevalent in today age.
Cherry is kind of the Rush Limbaugh of NHL hockey and he can be a bit of a polarizing figure. Like Limbaugh, most fans either like him or can’t stand him there doesn’t seem to be any middle ground.
An insider told QMI Agency Burke is tired of Cherry criticizing his team — in particular, his coach — and he is contemplating asking for a meeting with CBC brass to complain.
“He is furious at the comment Cherry made about Ron Wilson not applauding for the troops and for other things too,” said an insider. “He is fiercely loyal to his guys.”
On Jan. 14, Cherry mentioned during a broadcast that visiting New York Ranger coach John Tortorella applauded when the troops were introduced at a recent Armed Forced appreciation game at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
He also called a clapping Leafs assistant coach Rob Zettler “a good Canadian boy.”
But he said Wilson and other coaches “couldn’t have cared less.”
The Leafs president responded to an e-mail asking him if there had “been a formal complaint,” but chose to not get into the fray.
“No comment,” Burke said in a return e-mail. “All-star weekend (is) hardly the time or place for a beef like this.”
Brian Burke is a big boy and you have to wonder if he is being a bit thin skinned. Burke like Cherry has been know for his off the cuff comments as well.
Also, did Don Cherry bite the hand that feeds him? You have t wonder sometime if CBC will eventually throw Cherry under the bus or will they continue to employ the controversial figure. I am hoping the later.
Redwing77's favorite TV Sports personality, NESN play by play announcer Jack Edwards with the call of the Boston Bruins game winning goal by Nathan Horton against the Habs in the second over time.
There is no question that Capitals Defenseman Mike Green is tough, all I can say is ouch, check out the video of Green taking a puck to the head/face vs the Rangers... You can see pieces of his helmet exploding. [Click to view]
The CBC Hockey Night in Canada Hot Stove; the The panel discusses the possible relocation of the Phoenix Coyotes. Screw the players that don't want to play in Winnipeg. [Click to watch]
Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien says that Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas deserves to win the Vezina trophy, I agree, without a great season from Tim Thomas the Boston Bruins would have been a middle of the road team in the North East Division... I have heard all of the arguments about all of the various goalies around the NHL that played well this season but Thomas has a very, very good season... Do you think the Chicago Blackhawks are impressed with Roberto Luongo right now? Who would you rather have back stopping your team right now?[Click to view]
Last night former Fighting Sioux and current Anaheim Ducks forward Jason Blake scored two hard working goals against the Nashville Predators. Jason Blake's two goals last night brought back memories of Jason Blake and his days with the Sioux. Jason Blake was a work horse when he was with the Sioux, he was compared to the Energizer Bunny because he never quit working hard and he never game up around the net. [goal number two]
